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You work hard to make sure your guests have a great time. IAAPA works behind the scenes to help you deliver on that promise. We help hundreds of attractions and facilities — from waterparks to theme parks, family entertainment centers to cultural attractions, aquariums to zoos. For more than 80 years, we've been the amusement industry’s advocate, advisor and trusted resource for the guidance and data that translate into success.

As the industry's premier association, IAAPA can do so much for you, with valuable information, opportunities and the savings of belonging. Put us to work behind the scenes, and discover the attraction.

IAAPA offers a limited number of complimentary memberships to amusement facility professionals from countries that currently experience extreme economic conditions with the goal to promote the professional growth of the amusement industry worldwide.  Click here for more information.

Learn more about benefits for your industry segment:

Amusement and Theme Parks

Attractions and Tourist Destinations

Family Entertainment Centers

Museums

Suppliers and Consultants

Water Parks

Zoos and Aquariums


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IAAPA MEMBERSHIP DUES

AMUSEMENT FACILITY
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the amusement and recreation business providing family entertainment at permanent locations may be eligible for membership in this category.

Annual Membership Dues for amusement facilities are determined by the type of facility and their geographic location based on the schedule below:

Type of Facility U.S. Western Europe* Other Countries
Amusement and waterparks with under 500,000 in attendance, family entertainment centers, attractions, non-profit zoos, aquariums and museums, and concessionaires
$495
€355
$345

Amusement and waterparks with 500,000 – 1 million in attendance, hotels and resorts, casinos, and for profit zoos, aquariums and museums

$995

€715

$695

Amusement and waterparks with 1 million – 2 million in attendance

$1,795

€1,290

$1,255

Amusement and waterparks over 2 million in attendance and FEC chains (membership covers all facilities)

$2,795

€2,010

$1,955

Between $10 million and $25 million $2,180 €1,350 $1,530
Between $25 million and $50 million $2,730 €1,690 $1,910
Over $50 million $3,275 €2,035 $2,300

( * ) Dues for Western European countries are determined in Euros and must be paid in Euros to IAAPA Europe. For these purposes Europe is defined as: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, denmark, Estonia, Finland, france, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and The United Kingdom.

Every year, IAAPA grants memberships to a limited number of facilities from countries under extreme economic conditions. Learn more about this program and for the complete list of eligible countries and application procedures.

MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER/CONSULTANT
Annual Membership Dues: $395 / €315
Any person or corporation engaged in consultancy services, manufacturing or selling equipment, services, or supplies to the amusement industry may be eligible for membership in this category.

INDIVIDUAL
Annual Membership Dues: $365 / €290
Any individual who is a former employee of an amusement facility, employee of an affiliated industry, or engaged in the development of an amusement facility is eligible for this category.