Amusement industry organizations
Links to the major amusement industry organizations and associations.
IAAPA- International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is the leading professional organization for the industry. While general users can't access the for-members-only section, there is a lot of interesting industry info that is available.
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is the leading professional organization for the industry. While general users can't access the for-members-only section, there is a lot of interesting industry info that is available.
TEA- (formerly Themed Entertainment Association)
TEA (formerly Themed Entertainment Association) is an organization of creative folks who design and produce attractions for theme parks and other settings. Includes a listing of the Association's annual awards winners and the latest industry news.
TEA (formerly Themed Entertainment Association) is an organization of creative folks who design and produce attractions for theme parks and other settings. Includes a listing of the Association's annual awards winners and the latest industry news.
AIMS- The Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers
The Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers is an international, non-profit trade association for ride designers and other industry vendors. Not a lot of general-interest info but the site includes a comprehensive list of manufacturers and suppliers, listed by category.
The Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers is an international, non-profit trade association for ride designers and other industry vendors. Not a lot of general-interest info but the site includes a comprehensive list of manufacturers and suppliers, listed by category.
WWA- The World Waterpark Association
The World Waterpark Association is the professional organization for the hugely popular parks.
The World Waterpark Association is the professional organization for the hugely popular parks.
NAPHA- The National Amusement Park Historical Association
The National Amusement Park Historical Association is more of an enthusiasts' organization than an industry association. Excellent resource for industry info.
The National Amusement Park Historical Association is more of an enthusiasts' organization than an industry association. Excellent resource for industry info.
NAARSO- The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials
The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials. With some high-profile park accidents making the news, safety is a hot topic within and outside the industry. This organization, geared to amusement ride inspectors, promotes safety at parks.
The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials. With some high-profile park accidents making the news, safety is a hot topic within and outside the industry. This organization, geared to amusement ride inspectors, promotes safety at parks.