Where Attractions Industry Professionals Can Find IAAPA Support and Resources

IAAPA's support and resources for attractions industry professionals are concentrated on its main site, iaapa.org. The homepage is the practical starting point: it links to member benefits and joining, a support request for professionals affected by layoffs or restructuring, regional news by area, public affairs and trade/tariff updates, plus events and education programs. Use it when you want to join, find peer and advocacy resources, or locate an upcoming IAAPA event; for a specific program's dates, fees, or eligibility, follow the linked page rather than relying on the homepage summary.

Start with the two main entry points

The homepage presents two clear paths depending on whether you are already a member or exploring membership:

• Learn about Member Benefits — a page describing what membership includes.
• Become a Member — the joining path.

If your goal is simply to understand what IAAPA is and does, the "IAAPA Supports Industry Professionals" section and the "Join the fun business" introduction explain the association's role in connecting the attractions industry and improving "our people, our companies, and our industry."

Support for professionals facing layoffs or restructuring

IAAPA states that professionals impacted by layoffs or restructuring may request a complimentary IAAPA individual membership. The homepage provides a Request Support link for this. This is the most direct assistance route described in the available material; the page does not specify eligibility details beyond the layoff/restructuring situation, so confirm terms on the request page.

Industry information and resources

The "Frequently Searched" area points to several resources professionals commonly look for:

These are navigation labels from the homepage; each leads to its own page with the actual content.

Regional updates and advocacy

IAAPA organizes "What's New In" by region: North America; Asia Pacific; Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa; Latin America, Caribbean; Middle East, North Africa. Choose your region to see local news and activity.

For government-facing matters, the Public Affairs section describes IAAPA as a partner in navigating the attractions industry's complexities, with advocacy and policy leadership aimed at helping businesses thrive in the U.S. and Canada. Separately, Global Trade and Tariff Updates is positioned as a resource for navigating uncertainty and building resilience.

Events and education

The homepage lists several upcoming programs, useful if you want to plan around them:

• Leadership Conference featuring IAAPA Honors 2027 — 8–10 June 2027, at Liseberg in Sweden.
• IAAPA Legends: Hall of Fame Celebratory Affair — November 16, 2026.
• IAAPA Theme Park Summit: Paris and Region — a two-day program with learning, networking, and behind-the-scenes tours; registration is open via the event page.
• IAAPA Expo Asia 2027 — in Osaka, Japan.
• Leadership Essentials — a new 10-week virtual program created with GoalMakers covering leadership, management, and finance skills.

The homepage also features a sponsored article on attraction technology (an interview with accesso CEO Lee Cowie) under "Why the Best Attraction Technology Makes the Day Better."

How to proceed

1. Go to iaapa.org and use the homepage sections above to pick your path: membership, support, regional news, advocacy, or events.
2. For membership, read Member Benefits first, then use Become a Member.
3. If you were affected by layoffs or restructuring, use Request Support to ask about the complimentary individual membership.
4. For a specific event or program, open its linked page to check dates, location, and registration status — the homepage gives the headline, not the full terms.

A common snag: the homepage is a hub of links, so details such as program fees, application requirements, or full event agendas are not stated there. Treat the homepage as your map and the linked pages as the source of record.