Euro Attractions Show 2014 in Amsterdam breaks all records
By amusementtoday | September 26, 2014
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands — Over the three day period September 23 to 25, 2014, the Euro Attractions Show (EAS) realized the highest number of exhibitors, the largest amount of exhibit space, and a record attendance by visitors. It is the largest trade show for the attractions industry in Europe and this edition in Amsterdam has been the most successful in the event’s 11-year history.
EAS is organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and rotates every year over different European countries. IAAPA Vice President of European Operations, Karen Staley said: “Again Amsterdam has proven to be the right place for our show. With numerous projects going on in the northwest part of Europe and with a strong and dynamic industry in the Benelux-region, we had high expectations but these figures are really extraordinary.”
Preliminary counts show that about 10.750 visitors came to the event this year. In comparison to EAS 2013 in Paris this is an increase of 26 percent. The visitors came from more than one hundred countries and about a third came from The Netherlands. This year organizers noted a substantial increase of managers from campgrounds, shopping centres, and family entertainment centres. A record 441 companies from 36 countries showcased their latest products, including roller coasters, attractions, ticket and access systems, 3-D movies, games, and much more. The growth in guest interactivity and the combinations of different technologies in one attraction are some important trends featured among the products exhibited at this year’s show.
