A record 142 companies and organizations from throughout the world have registered to exhibit at the IAAPA Asian Expo 2007 and additional exhibitors are expected to book space between now and the time the trade show opens on Wednesday, 27 June in the Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2006, 128 exhibitors participated in the show in Shanghai.

The exhibit floor will showcase a large variety of products and services for the attractions industry including: theme park rides, show and event production services, food and beverage products and services, consultancy services, theming and design services, ticketing systems and services, and information technology systems.

Numerous innovative, well-respected industry manufacturers and suppliers have registered to participate in the event while seven companies from Thailand are exhibiting.

More than 3,000 people from 65 nations are expected to participate in the event. Attendees represent owners, operators and managers of theme parks, carnivals, fairs, exhibitions, family entertainment centers, waterparks, zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, stadiums, arenas, casinos, resorts, shopping centers, and retailers from throughout the world.

IAAPA President and CEO, Charles Bray said I believe this outstanding exhibitor turnout is a result of the growth of the attractions industry in Asia and the warm welcome the IAAPA Asian Expo has received from attractions owners, managers and suppliers from throughout the region, he said. We appreciate the tremendous support we`ve received from Bangkok and look forward to a successful show.

As one of the attractions industry’s prime markets, Asia is home to five of the 10 most visited theme parks in the world. According to industry consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP the Asian attractions industry is expected to experience an average yearly revenue growth rate of 5.9 percent generating 267 billion baht (USD $8.2 billion) in revenue by 2010.