The EAS is organized by the IAAPA , the global umbrella of theme parks and the supply industry . At this moment, there are more stand spaces booked compared to previous editions, wherefore the show in Amsterdam is promised to be the largest in history. It is expected that more than 8,500 visitors from 80 countries to come to the EAS.

Again Amsterdam
The EAS is organized by the European office of the IAAPA , the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, and it takes place each year in a different European country. " In 2009, we were already in Amsterdam and it was one of our best shows . Especially in view of the many projects in the northwest of Europe, it is only logical that we come back to the Dutch capital, "said Karen Staley , vice president of IAAPA Europe.

Large and small
More than 380 companies will be on the show floor oversell their latest products . The offer will range from access to information and rides, inflatable attractions to climbing frames , show- and film equipment to moving puppets and drink vending machines to virtual reality games . The exhibition is particularly interesting for large and small amusement parks, water parks , swimming pools , zoos , aquariums , play palaces , museums , fairs , major shopping malls , casinos, arcades , playgrounds and other public events . The exhibition is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Thursday until 16:00.

Education-Program
New developments in the industry will be seen not only on the trading floor , but are also discussed in various seminars. There is an educational program for young managers and there the latest developments in the field of technology , safety, events, park expenditures , personnel , water parks and indoor playgrounds will be discussed by representatives of prominent parks and organizations. Also, these days there will be various network events and it can be participated in a tour of some Dutch attractions where one can take a look behind the scenes.

The Euro Attractions Show will be held from the 23rd to 25th of September 2014. The exhibition is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 18:00. On Thursday, the fair is open from 10:00 to 16:00 .

De Euro Attractions Show vindt plaats van 23 tot en met 25 september 2014. De beurs is op dinsdag en woensdag van 10.00 tot 18.00 uur geopend. Op donderdag is de beurs van 10.00 tot 16.00 uur geopend.

It involves the following electronic devices: smartphones, tablets, e-readers, cameras and small hand-held game consoles. This provides more convenience for our customers. Until April 1st this is prohibited during take-off and landing. Above in line with Air France, the use of electronic devices during the whole flight has recently been allowed.

Bodil de Wit began her career in the travel industry in 1972 in Mallorca. Then she worked at AVIS and Greyhound in Amsterdam. From 1989 she was employed by the Tourist Office of Denmark in various positions, including as Deputy Director.

Bodil will soon be in a small group personal farewell. Contacts in the travel industry that would like to send her a personal farewell can do this by emaling Mathilde Henriques-Nielsen ( mhn @ visitdenmark.com ), director of VisitDenmark Netherlands.