DEAL 2013 looks to tap into US$1.8 bn theme park industry
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International Expo Consults (IEC) disclosed that DEAL (Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure) show 2013 aims to be the platform to propel Middle East towards the US$31.8 billion theme parks industry.
The company is expecting participation from over 250 firms from across 30 countries. The event is scheduled to take place from 23-25 April, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
According to a research by US based Global Industry Analysts Inc (GIA) World market for Theme Parks is projected to reach US$31.8bn by the year 2017. Growth will be primarily driven by increased consumer per capita spending on entertainment and leisure platforms, and growing base of middle class households, increasing disposable incomes, urbanization in developing countries and increasing popularity of mass entertainment.
Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, chairman of IEC said: “We are aiming to propel the region’s theme parks industry through this show. Last year contracts worth AED800 million were signed at DEAL 2012 indicating renewed confidence in the region’s leisure sector.”