The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that this year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS) will return to the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam.

The show, which is expected to attract more than an 12,000 professionals from across the leisure, tourism and entertainment industries in more than 100 countries, will take place between 25 and 27 September. It will play host to the largest show floor in the event’s history, with more than 500 exhibitors across four halls.

In addition the conference will host an extensive education programme, with more than 80 hours of education sessions, and presentations from some of Europe’s leading operators on a number of key topics, including: industry trends, technology and innovation, safety and security standards, marketing and communications and entertainment. The show will also provide a number of networking opportunities, including the EAS 2018 Opening Reception, which will be held at the Strand Zuid venue, located next to the trade show halls.