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PODCAST: A look inside IAAPA theme park expo (Ep. 166)

Por: Orlando Sentinel Entertainment November 19, 2022

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This week members of the theme park industry descended on the Orange County Convention Center to display their work, make a few deals and break a little news. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the happenings at IAAPA Expo (that’s the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions for those not in the know). This event welcomes a giant range of companies and services and everything you need to... + full article



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