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Who turns natural wonders into world-class destinations? IAAPA Members Do.
We help them bring global insights back to local experiences.

For Cássia, a memorable visit is built one thoughtful detail at a time. Across operations, food and beverage, retail, and exclusive experiences, she and her team look for opportunities to surprise, simplify, and create moments guests carry with them long after they leave.

Through IAAPA, Cássia brings global insight back to Iguaçu, helping her team benchmark, learn, and continue elevating the visitor journey. That insight supports experiences that strengthen the destination, the local community, and Brazil’s position as a world-class tourism destination.

There’s just something about seeing a newly unveiled coaster car... 🎢

Happy to the teams who bring these rides to life and the community that celebrates every reveal.

Who makes fun feel genuine? . 🍓

At Karls, Maximilian Mairinger helps create places where families can spend time together, have fun, and leave happier than they arrived.

“We're not in the attraction business. We're in the conditions-for-happiness business.”

For Max, the magic is not only the big ride or grand entrance. It's the thousands of small, thoughtful choices that make an experience feel genuine. It's making the greatest attraction at the park belonging.

Through IAAPA, Max has found a global community whose creativity, ambition, and world-class thinking push him to keep challenging what's possible.

“The collective ambition and creativity in this community raises the bar for all of us, and that's exactly where I want to be.”

IAAPA Members, what do you do? Share your story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vLH3nJ

🌌 The Immersive Issue is here!

On The Cover: Funworld takes you inside eight immersive experiences exploring the diverse approaches shaping the market.

Inside the Issue⬇️
🎡 IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 Preview
🏖️ Beach Park: Operational insights from one of Latin America’s favorite attractions
🌙 How Nighttime events keep guests beyond traditional hours
➕ And more!

Immerse yourself in the latest issue: https://bit.ly/3SB23i9

Registration is open for IAAPA Expo 2026, where the attractions industry comes together for its biggest week of the year. 🎡🎉 And this year, it's even bigger.

With IAAPA Expo growing into the West Building, the show will span not one building, but two!

More space. More innovation. More connections. More reasons to be there. 🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/47iWoku

Celebrating the past. Looking toward the future. 🎉

On June 12 and 13, 1918, park operators gathered in New York City to discuss the shared challenges and opportunities facing the amusement park business, marking the beginning of what would become IAAPA.

More than a century later, IAAPA continues to bring the global attractions community together, supporting the people and organizations creating experiences that inspire, connect, and move our industry forward.