Attractions Daily Named Official Media Partner for IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 in London

Attractions Daily Named Official Media Partner for IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 in London The industry news platform will deliver live, on-the-ground coverage, and breaking announcements from Europe's largest leisure and attractions trade show at Excel London. LONDON, UK – 17 August 2026 — Attractions Daily, a trade news outlet covering the global theme park, visitor attraction, and leisure sectors, has been selected as an Official Media Partner for IAAPA Expo Europe 2026. Taking place 21–25 September 2026 at Excel London, IAAPA Expo Europe makes its highly anticipated return to the UK capital after four years. The Attractions Daily editorial and reporting team will be live on the show floor throughout the event, delivering continuous coverage of major product reveals, manufacturer announcements, press conferences, and industry insights. Returning to London with a Record-Breaking Footprint Representing a 50% expansion in show floor size since London last hosted in 2022, IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 will feature: • 22,000+ square metres of trade show space. • 840+ international exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge ride technology, design concepts, guest management solutions, and operational equipment. • 175+ expert speakers across 60+ education sessions addressing sustainability, safety, leadership, and workforce development. • Expanded F&B focus, highlighting dining and hospitality solutions—a sector benchmarked by IAAPA as driving up to 30–35% of total park revenue. • Exclusive EDUTours providing behind-the-scenes access, including sold out tours at Chessington World of Adventures Resort and LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. • Leadership Breakfast keynote insights from Robert Dahl (CEO, Karls Erlebnis-Dorf) and Wouter Dekkers (CEO, Momentum Leisure). "Returning to London after four years is both exciting and humbling. The UK is home to IAAPA's largest European membership base and continues to be a market with influence on indoor entertainment trends within neighbouring regions... We're proud to come back with our largest Expo to date, creating even more opportunities for connection, collaboration, and inspiration." - Peter van der Schans, Executive Director and Vice President, IAAPA EMEA On-the-Ground Coverage from the Show Floor As an official media partner, Attractions Daily will bring readers real-time updates directly from the heart of Excel London. Coverage will span digital news updates, live show floor reports, social media coverage and in-depth feature summaries across all Attractions Daily platforms. "IAAPA Expo Europe is the defining gathering for the leisure and attractions sector across the EMEA region. Being named an official media partner reinforces our commitment to delivering clear, insightful, and timely trade journalism. Our team is looking forward to being on the show floor in London, giving operators, suppliers, and industry professionals comprehensive coverage of the innovations shaping the future of guest experiences." - Adam Whittaker, Founder & Publisher, Attractions Daily For live updates during the event, visit attractionsdaily.com and follow Attractions Daily across social media channels. To register your attendance for IAAPA Expo Europe 2026, visit https://iaapa.org/expos-and-events/expo-europe today. Media Contacts Attractions Daily Press Team Email: adam@attractionsdaily.com Website: attractionsdaily.com IAAPA Global Communications Email: PressOffice@IAAPA.org Website: iaapa.org About Attractions Daily Attractions Daily is an independent trade journalism platform dedicated to news, commentary, and analysis across the global tourism, theme park, and visitor attractions industry. Covering everything from major resort expansions to engineering breakthroughs, Attractions Daily keeps operators, suppliers, and industry enthusiasts informed on the developments shaping commercial leisure destinations worldwide. About IAAPA IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest international trade association for permanently located attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, connects people to learn and grow together, and promotes the highest professional standards for excellence and safety around the world. Founded in 1918, IAAPA represents leading industry attractions and supplier companies across more than 100 countries. ###