[IMC-Editorial] News: Amusement Industry Launches First Ever Consumer Websit

Wed May 5 12:27:03 PDT 2004

AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CONSUMER 
WEBSITE, TICKETFORFUN.COM
Informative Site Will Debut in Late May

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) 
announced the development of TicketForFun.com today, a web site designed 
to provide consumers with the information they need to easily plan and enjoy 
visits to the world's amusement parks and attractions. 

TicketForFun.com will debut on May 21 in time for the traditional summer 
travel season. Visitors can go to TicketForFun.com today and sign up to 
receive an announcement of the site's launch and a summary of its many 
features.

TicketForFun.com is the industry's first, official compilation of amusement 
park, theme park and attraction information, presented in an easy-to-use 
format.  The cornerstone of the site will be a map of the United States where 
travelers can click on their chosen destination and discover information 
(including web links) about amusement parks and attractions. 

The site will also provide helpful tips for enhancing amusement park and water 
park visits, fun facts about the $10.3 billion amusement park industry, and a 
list of new rides and attractions for 2004. 

"TicketForFun.com will be a great tool for families as they plan their 
vacations," said Clark Robinson, IAAPA's President. "Instead of visiting dozens 
of websites, reading countless travel guides, and spending more time planning 
a vacation than actually traveling-consumers can now visit one website and 
easily plan a memorable trip to a park or attraction."

The May 21, 2004 debut of TicketForFun.com will feature the first stage of 
the industry's comprehensive consumer campaign. In the future, IAAPA will 
expand TicketForFun.com to provide additional information, such as 
interactive features for children and more information on parks and 
attractions worldwide.

For more information about TicketForFun.com or for information on new rides 
and attractions at parks in 2004, call IAAPA's 24-hour-a-day pressline at +1 
703/299-5127.

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IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated 
amusement facilities worldwide. The organization represents over 5,000 
facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 85 countries. IAAPA 
strives to help members improve their efficiency, marketing, safety, and 
profitability while maintaining the highest possible professional standards in 
the industry. 

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CONTACT:
For more information contact:
Andrew Campanella, Media Relations Manager
phone:  703-299-5127 / mobile: 571-278-7637 
email:  acampanella at iaapa.org

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