The Indian Amusement & Theme Park industry is expected to grow at CAGR of more than 30% with the annual revenue of around INR 2261 crores (USD 315 million) in 2018 and is estimated to grow to at least INR 6250 crores (USD 884 million) by 2022. Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) is an apex body representing the interests of Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Water Parks and Family Entertainment Centre in India. IAAPI is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization, playing a proactive role in development of this sector. Founded in 1999, IAAPI is India’s premier business association having 424 members from the private sectors including small and medium enterprises consisting of park operators and equipment manufacturers. IAAPI is also recognised and affiliated by various international trade bodies operating in the Amusement sector. IAAPI works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of Amusement sector in India, partnering industry, Government, and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes. Keeping the end users in mind, IAAPI is a body to influence the decision of the policy makers, investors, the society and lead in an ever growing amusement industry in India. Extending its agenda beyond business, IAAPI has been making conscious efforts in channelizing the entire industry under one umbrella and focus on promoting tourism, employment generation, safety, national integration and enabling potential investors to invest in this sunrise industry. IAAPI has been at the forefront of organising safety seminars, training programs, trade shows etc. for the benefit of its members to improve the quality and adapt best international practices both in manufacturing and amusement park operations. IAAPI has its head office in Mumbai and has 4 regional chapter and sector relevant committees headed by industry leaders. IAAPI serves as a reference point for Indian Amusement & Entertainment sector. IAAPI’s 19th “Amusement Expo” which was held from March 6-8, 2019 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, witnessed around 142 exhibitors from India & 20 countries, spread across an area of 10,000 sq. meters. Participating Countries are from Bulgaria, Canada, China, Dubai- UAE, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, The Netherlands, Turkey, UK, USA and India.The exhibition attracted over 4000 trade professionals comprising of decision makers from amusement industry, The Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) is geared up to unveil the 20th IAAPI AMUSEMENT EXPO 2020 from 26 – 28 February 2020 at Hall 2, Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO Compound, Goregaon East, Mumbai.
