Founded in 1918, IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest international trade association for amusement parks and attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, inspires growth, learning, and collaboration, and strives to promote the highest professional standards for excellence and safety for attractions around the world. IAAPA members include professionals from amusement parks, theme parks, attractions, water parks, resorts, family entertainment centers, location-based entertainment, natural attractions, zoos, aquariums, resorts, cruise lines, science centers, museums, manufacturers, and suppliers. The association's global headquarters and North America office is in Orlando, Florida, US and maintains regional offices in Brussels, Belgium; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Hong Kong SAR, China; Shanghai, China; Singapore; and Mexico City, Mexico.