Organisers have confirmed that the second Visitor Attraction Expo will take place at ExCel London from 12th-14th January 2016. VAE is presented by trade association BALPPA with the support of BACTA. With its sights firmly set on leisure parks, piers, indoor attractions, zoos and indoor play, the first VAE attracted a wide variety of exhibitors, including providers of promotional products, adventure play, inflatables, laser games , visitor transport, food and beverage, indoor play, small rides, motion simulation, and a host of services including insurance, staff training and specialist purchasing solutions.
For 2016, VAE is again scheduled to take place alongside EAG International, the definitive European coin-op and amusement event. Organiser Karen Cooke explains: “As anticipated, this year there was a great deal of cross-town traffic between the two shows. Many of our exhibitors and even more of the visitors now operate in several market sectors. The coin-op market can provide incremental revenues to operators of attractions, whilst many of the traditional coin-op locations are expanding into new areas such as adventure play and 4D motion theatre. We’ve made it easy for visitors to move freely between the two shows, creating a ‘win-win’ situation for exhibitors and visitors alike,”confirmed Karen.
VAE’s organisers consult regularly with the show’s participants and, as a direct outcome of this, some small adjustments have been made to the show’s opening hours.
The new show opening times are:
Tuesday 12th January 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Wednesday 13th January 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Thursday 14th January 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
The after-show event held at ‘Fox@ ExCel’ will now take place on Wednesday 13th January, starting at 6.00 pm. Moving the event to the Wednesday evening is expected to enhance the networking opportunity and provide some welcome R&R, with guests enjoying drinks and canapés after a full two days of business.
With high profile exhibitors showcasing their latest products, exceptional networking opportunities and an impressive educational and seminar programme, VAE is set to deliver an unmissable start to the New Year.
For registration and a great deal more, visit www.attractionsexpo.co.uk
Visitor Attraction Expo is organised by SWAN EVENTS Ltd
10, Clare Lodge, 41 Hollybush Lane, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 4AY
www.swanevents.co.uk