Tag: theme parks

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAPPI) is headed to Orlando for its annual expo, but not just next year or for the next two years. The expo, which brings about 25,000 attendees to its annual show, will be held in Orlando for the next 10 years at the Orange County Convention Center. Attendees will add an estimated $27.8 million a year in direct spending to the city, while the total annual economic [...] Read more

Theme parks and resorts, long a favorite of vacationers, have found a solid following with meeting planners, even those organizing educational and religious gatherings, and reunions. Although the trend isn’t new, it has held its own during the down economy, and in some places, has grown. [...] Read more