Month: March 2023

The momentum continues, as the amusement and attraction industry travels to growing markets. The latest trade convention rushes from India (IAAPI), and touches down in Dubai, for one of the first major industry events of the 2023 calendar for the region. Big DEAL for MENA Market  Following a cluster of international events, we rush to the UAE to attend the Dubai Entertainment Attraction & Leisure (DEAL’23) exhibition, reflecting the importance of the Middle East and North African (MENA) market. DEAL’23 gathered some 300 exhibitors to the event at the Dubai World Trade Center convention venue. This marked the 29th year of operation, stated by organizers International Expo-Consults (IEC). The show got off to a big start with a VIP representation, and ribbon cutting, supported by a collection of the leading distributors and developers gathered to promote the massive opportunities in […]

In a crowded period over the last few months of the start of the year, the onward rush of 2023 continued with one of the largest shows for the amusement, gaming, gambling, eSports, and online gaming sector – along with European and MENA trade events. This all started at the end of January with the trade association holding their IAAPA FEC Summit – a gathering of those entering the amusement venue business, and the suppliers who support them. It is impossible to accurately cover all these events, and we have gathered a snapshot of leading trends and developments seen across the latest crop of trade gatherings impacting the immersive entertainment landscape. International Casino Expo (ICE) While not heavily covered by the amusement and attractions media for the obvious reasons, the London ICE’23 gathering of casino, online gaming, sports betting (land­based), […]