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IAAPA Cancels Asian Amusement Expo 2003 due to SARS05-23-03 | News
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Alexandria, VA ?EUR??,,????'??? The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced on April 22 its cancellation of the Asian Amusement Expo (AAE) 2003 due to SARS based on the recommendation of its AAE Advisory committee, according to an IAAPA press release. According IAAPA President, J. Clark Robinson, too much is unknown about SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) to safely and confidently go through with the expo, which was scheduled for July 16-18 at the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center. Robinson says that because of the many unidentified risk factors surrounding the SARS outbreak, ?EUR??,,????'??we have come to the conclusion that the foreseeable health situation in the affected areas of Asia does not allow AAE 2003 to be planned and held under acceptable condition.?EUR??,,????'?? Robinson expressed that canceling the expo was not an easy decision, but that ?EUR??,,????'??such disappointment?EUR??,,????'??? will only increase our dedication and our ability to put on the best ever AAE in 2004. In addition, of course, this industry expertise and much more will be on display at IAAPA Orlando 2003 in November.?EUR??,,????'?? IAAPA?EUR??,,????'???s Asian Amusement Expo 2004 will take place at the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center on July 14-16, 2004. For more information on this topic, please contact Joel L. Cliff, IAAPA Communications Manager at 703-836-4800 ext. 465, or email him at jcliff@iaapa.org. Currently-registered exhibitors for the AAE should contact Linda Wan of Terrapinn at 65-6322-2749, or email her at linda.wan@terrapinn.com.
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