The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to expand its series of Safety Institute roadshows in 2010.

This year, the initiative will hold events in Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, North America and Europe.

In a statement, the association said: "Operators, developers, and government officials are invited to learn from industry experts as they discuss how to achieve safety excellence in the attractions industry."

For further details of dates and locations - which include Las Vegas, Beijing, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Buenos Aires, Kuala Lumpur, Rome and Orland - visit http://www.iaapa.org/safety/SafetyConferences.asp