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IAAPA Cancels Asian Expo 2003 Due to SARS06-01-03 | 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.
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