Phl to host IAAPA Safety Institute for Amusement Parks and Attractions
For the first time in the country, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) and its local counterpart, the Philippine Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (PHILAPPA), in cooperation with Enchanted Kingdom and Resorts World Manila, is organizing the IAAPA Safety Institute for Amusement Parks and Attractions on March 27 at the Enchanting Events Place (EEP) of Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna. This safety summit is expected to draw in key executives and staff not only from the local amusement and attractions industry involved in maintenance, operations and safety, but also attendees from the public sector, namely local government unit representatives, fire safety personnel and even members of Congress concerned with industry safety and standards.
Noted industry experts from global and regional amusement industry players, international associations and even government will share their best practices on the twin topics of safety and standards for amusement parks and attractions. Confirmed speakers for this very educational one-day institute are Randy Davis, vice president for safety of IAAPA; Darren Lim, deputy director, Amusement Rides Safety, Building & Construction Authority, Singapore; Noble Coker, vice president, park operations, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort; Doug Stagner, corporate senior director of operations, Sea World Parks & Entertainment, Florida, USA; Richard Carroll, senior vice president and COO, Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc., USA; Frankie Hau, environmental health and safety manager, Ocean Park, Hong Kong; and Ramon Santos, president, Westech International.
Mario Mamon, chairman and president of Enchanted Kingdom and current 2nd vice chairman of IAAPA, together with all PhilaaPA members, will make the firstever IAAPA Safety Institute in the country happen.
For more information on the forthcoming IAAPA Safety Institute for Amusement Parks and Attractions, contact 5844332 or
Philaapa_safety@yahoogroups.com. Slots for interested individuals are limited. The Fire National Training Institute at Camp Vicente Lim, Canlubang, Laguna will also offer fire safety personnel accommodations and transport services. IAAPA and PHILAPPA will award a certificate of completion to participants of this unique and prestigious safety institute.