The results of RAAPA EXPO – 2022
16 march 2022
The 24th International exhibition «Amusement Rides and Entertainment Equipment RAAPA EXPO – 2022»
On March 16 -18, 2022, the 24th International Exhibition "Amusement Rides and Entertainment Equipment RAAPA EXPO-2022" was held in Pavilion 57 at VDNKh in Moscow.
The organizer of the exhibition is the Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA). The general sponsor is “Pax-Design” company. The general information partner is “Attractions and Entertainments” magazine. Internet partner of the exhibition is vtorio.com and others.
About 100 companies representing Russia, Belarus, Italy, China and Turkey took part in the exhibition.
The subject of the exhibition covered all the main directions of the modern amusement industry: amusement rides, entertainment equipment, virtual and augmented reality, kiddie and sports grounds, shooting galleries, rope parks, access control devices, automation systems, water parks, vending equipment and prize machines, trampolines and inflatable attractions, amusement parks and entertainment complexes’ design services, landscaping and decor, F&B, etc.
Several companies participated in the exhibition for the first time: GIARMO, MI Concept + Design Inc., Moveboard, STOREMOOD, etc.
Among the newcomers, it is worth highlighting SkyTechSport, which presented unique rides for snowboarding and boxing, as well as VRDiver, which specializes in underwater virtual reality technologies.
Alexey Lysenko, “VRDiver” company, Moscow.
“This is our first overland demonstration of the VRDiver system in action and it was a success! Guests and exhibitors appreciated the immersion in the virtual ocean.
At the conference “Organization of effective work and development directions for water parks”, we made a detailed overview of all the existing VR options for swimming pools in the world, which was met with keen interest, as it is always important to be aware of new technologies, one step ahead in your industry.
New acquaintances, networking, acquaintance with the amusement industry and a positive atmosphere - this is RAAPA EXPO-2022!
We thank the organizers and look forward to the autumn exhibition!”
The following companies were among the regular participants of the RAAPA EXPOs: Antonio Zamperla SPA, RIF, ATTRAPLAST, AeroMir, Volgograd attractions, Vostok, “Air Palace” Factory, ITALPARK, Karusel Group of Companies, Pax-Design, SPARTA, Factory of Attractions and other companies.
One of the most visited booths was the exposition of the Universal Terminal Systems company from Tomsk, which sold all the equipment presented at the exhibition.
Olga Serebrennikova, Universal Terminal Systems, Tomsk.
“Our company has been participating in RAAPA EXPO since 2014. This is one of the key events for us, because thanks to the exhibition, we found many customers, partners and new ideas! We produce interactive equipment that is better to see and play once than to tell about on the phone. Therefore, we do not miss the opportunity to participate.
I would like to note the role of the organizers – they are always in touch and promptly respond, look for solutions to our sometimes complex requests, always meet halfway and do everything in their power to help.
I would like to wish those who are still thinking about participating in RAAPA EXPO: we started with a small booth of 6 sq.m, but as the company grew as well as the number of products manufactured, the booth area increased every year, and in 2022 we already took a booth of 48 sq.m. . This means that the exhibition really gives a result and an opportunity for the development of the company. Use this chance!”
Some companies, despite small booths, also attracted considerable interest from visitors. These include the Moveboard company, which presented an “endless” climbing wall, and the GIARMO company, a manufacturer of original outdoor furniture and small architectural forms.
Among the most stylish booths were the expositions of the following companies: SPARTA, AVIRA, “Karusel” Production Company, New Horizons, OtAdoYa.
This year, the organizers resumed awarding diplomas to the most memorable expositions of the exhibition. The top 10 included: CurlingLite, SkyTechSport, BOLID, AeroMir, ITALPARK, New Horizons, KACHALKI.BY, LAS VEGAS, Polin Waterparks and Universal Terminal Systems.
According to the majority of participants, the effect of the exhibition exceeded all expectations, especially taking into consideration the difficult economic conditions in which it was held.
Here are just some impressions:
Yana Kasyanova, “AeroMir” company, Yekaterinburg.
“Despite everything, most of the industry is optimistic. They make plans for the development, renewal and expansion of their companies and projects. The situation today is not simple, but, nevertheless, business people are people who are ready to cope with difficulties and overcome various kinds of crises. Difficulties not only harden us and make us stronger, but also bring us to a new level of development!
Once again, I felt proud of my “AeroMir” company, having received a huge amount of warm words of gratitude from our dear customers!
Many thanks to the organizers of the RAAPA EXPO for creating such a unique business environment, as well as their contribution to the development of the amusement industry! See you soon!”
Kirill Shuvalov, "OtAdoYa" group of companies, Novosibirsk.
“The exhibition was successful and, as always, very interesting. We presented several modernized complex solutions in the field of play equipment, as well as presented our new products, which, as expected, were in great demand.
We were glad to see partners, old clients (already friends) and new customers; to discuss development trends, main trends, directions and outline the vector of work for the coming year. We thank the organizers for the event!”
Anna Skobeleva, “Game-Keeper” company, Moscow.
“At the booth of our company, we demonstrated the operation of the Game-Keeper cloud system and presented new unique developments. We have received a huge response and increased interest, which inspires us to continue to create innovative technologies that allow our partners to increase amusement park attendance and revenue!”
For three days, the exhibition was visited by more than 2000 specialists: managers and top managers of amusement parks, family entertainment centers, water parks, representatives of cities and regional administrations, developers and investors, owners and directors of rest houses, hotels, resorts, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of entertainment equipment, individual entrepreneurs, mass media representatives and other parties of concern.
Traditionally, the exhibition was accompanied by a comprehensive business program. More than 170 specialists from Russia and the CIS countries took part in various events. Trainings and master classes were conducted by leading experts. The main attention was paid to the work of leisure enterprises in crisis conditions, investments in the entertainment business, the safety of amusement rides and other topical issues.
Seminars were held among the events: “Legal Practice in the amusement industry” (moderated by Andrey Petrenko, Managing Partner of “NCB Russkiye Gorki” Ltd), “Modern management tools for the growth of a company of amusement industry in a crisis” (moderated by Elisabeth Radyuk, General Director "Walk in the Dark" sensory museum), "Current consumer trends in the new realities of family entertainment centers in the Russian Federation and CIS countries" (moderated by Lyudmila Kiseleva, director of Brunswick/Kids Play), workshop "Food of the future - modern and profitable food concepts for the amusement industry " (moderated by Alex Rusu – development director of “Russian project” company).
One of the most attended was the business training “The real future of amusement parks: 5 years left to change or disappear”, which was moderated by Sergey Kalmykov, an international amusement industry expert, executive director of “Enterto” company. After the training, the speaker noted:
“There were a huge number of both recognized “monsters” of the entertainment business and fresh industry heroes at the event, united by a clear desire to actively use new technologies. Describing in one word my state after the event, I would say “inspiration”. I consider this state to be very valuable during the periods of such tectonic shifts that we are experiencing today. Thanks to RAAPA for the invitation and, as always, the irreproachable organization!”
The most original event of the business program can rightfully be called the interactive business training “Playing squid: stop on red, run on green, or how to understand that your park development strategy is right?” based on the famous Korean series. The training was conducted by specialists from “My Team” and “the HAPPYLON” amusement park in Surgut under the guidance of Natalia Likhovetskaya.
Also, within the framework of RAAPA EXPO-2022, an event in the format of a business talk show called "INDOOR: how to entertain in order to survive" was held for the first time. Four leading industry experts (Pavel Kovsharov, Lyudmila Kiseleva, Konstantin Shnyukov and Evgeny Serebrenikov) together with the presenter (Igor Rodionov) and the audience in the hall discussed the most pressing problems that the entertainment centers business faces today. Active participation in the preparation of this event was also taken by Pavel Timets, the founder of several family entertainment centers, the author of the book “Amusement Park Period. Family entertainment center from a project to a happy guest”.
Thematic conferences gathered a large number of participants: "Modern approaches to organizing the work of a recreation and amusement park", "Organization of effective work and directions for the development of water parks" and "Innovative projects and technologies of the modern amusement industry", within the frame of which a presentation of the project of the highest ferris wheel in Europe "Sun of Moscow" was held.
Among the special events of the business program, it is also worth highlighting the scientific and practical conference "Modern leisure industry: vectors of modernization", organized jointly by RAAPA and the Moscow State Institute of Culture for future amusement industry specialists. This event was held in two formats at once: on the territory of the exhibition and online.
Traditionally, as part of the RAAPA EXPO, the international award “Golden Pony Moscow 2022” was held (founded by “the Facto Edizioni” publishing house). The Italian organizers, unfortunately, could not personally attend the solemn ceremony. Luisa Dal Bianco, vice-president of “Facto Edizioni”, addressed the guests with a welcoming speech online and wished them success and overcoming all economic difficulties.
The laureates of 2022 are: “the AILAND” family recreation center (Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan), “the GALAKTIKA” company (Sterlitamak), Izhevsk Parks (Izhevsk), “the KARUSEL-NN” company (Nizhny Novgorod), “the LAZURNY” water park (Belgorod), “PAKABATA” amusement park (Naberezhnye Chelny), “RIVIERA” park (Sochi), “TEIKA BOOM” family entertainment center chain (Moscow), “TETYSBLU” theme park (Aktau, Kazakhstan), “YEREVAN PARK” (Yerevan, Armenia).
For many years, the international exhibition RAAPA EXPO has remained the main business platform where experience is exchanged between professionals in the amusement industry, the latest achievements in the production of entertainment equipment are presented, and new ideas and projects are born that contribute to the improvement of the leisure sector in our country.
In the post-pandemic conditions, as well as in the changing economic situation, the importance of holding the RAAPA EXPO-2022 has increased significantly. It became an important event that outlined the main steps to adapt the industry to new realities and overcome the crisis. The exhibition introduced new players to the market and showed opportunities for the development of the amusement industry.
See you at the following RAAPA exhibitions and events:
The 10th International summer forum of amusement industry specialists (July 13-15, St. Petersburg).
The 16th Moscow international exhibition "Amusement rides and entertainment equipment RAPPA EXPO AUTUMN - 2022" (October 12-14, Moscow, VDNKh, pavilion 57).
For participation in the exhibition, please contact the organizer:
Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA),
+7 (495) 234-52-68, +7 (495) 234-52-13; raapa@raapa.ru
TOGETHER TO THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENTS!
The organizer of the exhibition is the Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA). The general sponsor is “Pax-Design” company. The general information partner is “Attractions and Entertainments” magazine. Internet partner of the exhibition is vtorio.com and others.
About 100 companies representing Russia, Belarus, Italy, China and Turkey took part in the exhibition.
The subject of the exhibition covered all the main directions of the modern amusement industry: amusement rides, entertainment equipment, virtual and augmented reality, kiddie and sports grounds, shooting galleries, rope parks, access control devices, automation systems, water parks, vending equipment and prize machines, trampolines and inflatable attractions, amusement parks and entertainment complexes’ design services, landscaping and decor, F&B, etc.
Several companies participated in the exhibition for the first time: GIARMO, MI Concept + Design Inc., Moveboard, STOREMOOD, etc.
Among the newcomers, it is worth highlighting SkyTechSport, which presented unique rides for snowboarding and boxing, as well as VRDiver, which specializes in underwater virtual reality technologies.
Alexey Lysenko, “VRDiver” company, Moscow.
“This is our first overland demonstration of the VRDiver system in action and it was a success! Guests and exhibitors appreciated the immersion in the virtual ocean.
At the conference “Organization of effective work and development directions for water parks”, we made a detailed overview of all the existing VR options for swimming pools in the world, which was met with keen interest, as it is always important to be aware of new technologies, one step ahead in your industry.
New acquaintances, networking, acquaintance with the amusement industry and a positive atmosphere - this is RAAPA EXPO-2022!
We thank the organizers and look forward to the autumn exhibition!”
The following companies were among the regular participants of the RAAPA EXPOs: Antonio Zamperla SPA, RIF, ATTRAPLAST, AeroMir, Volgograd attractions, Vostok, “Air Palace” Factory, ITALPARK, Karusel Group of Companies, Pax-Design, SPARTA, Factory of Attractions and other companies.
One of the most visited booths was the exposition of the Universal Terminal Systems company from Tomsk, which sold all the equipment presented at the exhibition.
Olga Serebrennikova, Universal Terminal Systems, Tomsk.
“Our company has been participating in RAAPA EXPO since 2014. This is one of the key events for us, because thanks to the exhibition, we found many customers, partners and new ideas! We produce interactive equipment that is better to see and play once than to tell about on the phone. Therefore, we do not miss the opportunity to participate.
I would like to note the role of the organizers – they are always in touch and promptly respond, look for solutions to our sometimes complex requests, always meet halfway and do everything in their power to help.
I would like to wish those who are still thinking about participating in RAAPA EXPO: we started with a small booth of 6 sq.m, but as the company grew as well as the number of products manufactured, the booth area increased every year, and in 2022 we already took a booth of 48 sq.m. . This means that the exhibition really gives a result and an opportunity for the development of the company. Use this chance!”
Some companies, despite small booths, also attracted considerable interest from visitors. These include the Moveboard company, which presented an “endless” climbing wall, and the GIARMO company, a manufacturer of original outdoor furniture and small architectural forms.
Among the most stylish booths were the expositions of the following companies: SPARTA, AVIRA, “Karusel” Production Company, New Horizons, OtAdoYa.
This year, the organizers resumed awarding diplomas to the most memorable expositions of the exhibition. The top 10 included: CurlingLite, SkyTechSport, BOLID, AeroMir, ITALPARK, New Horizons, KACHALKI.BY, LAS VEGAS, Polin Waterparks and Universal Terminal Systems.
According to the majority of participants, the effect of the exhibition exceeded all expectations, especially taking into consideration the difficult economic conditions in which it was held.
Here are just some impressions:
Yana Kasyanova, “AeroMir” company, Yekaterinburg.
“Despite everything, most of the industry is optimistic. They make plans for the development, renewal and expansion of their companies and projects. The situation today is not simple, but, nevertheless, business people are people who are ready to cope with difficulties and overcome various kinds of crises. Difficulties not only harden us and make us stronger, but also bring us to a new level of development!
Once again, I felt proud of my “AeroMir” company, having received a huge amount of warm words of gratitude from our dear customers!
Many thanks to the organizers of the RAAPA EXPO for creating such a unique business environment, as well as their contribution to the development of the amusement industry! See you soon!”
Kirill Shuvalov, "OtAdoYa" group of companies, Novosibirsk.
“The exhibition was successful and, as always, very interesting. We presented several modernized complex solutions in the field of play equipment, as well as presented our new products, which, as expected, were in great demand.
We were glad to see partners, old clients (already friends) and new customers; to discuss development trends, main trends, directions and outline the vector of work for the coming year. We thank the organizers for the event!”
Anna Skobeleva, “Game-Keeper” company, Moscow.
“At the booth of our company, we demonstrated the operation of the Game-Keeper cloud system and presented new unique developments. We have received a huge response and increased interest, which inspires us to continue to create innovative technologies that allow our partners to increase amusement park attendance and revenue!”
For three days, the exhibition was visited by more than 2000 specialists: managers and top managers of amusement parks, family entertainment centers, water parks, representatives of cities and regional administrations, developers and investors, owners and directors of rest houses, hotels, resorts, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of entertainment equipment, individual entrepreneurs, mass media representatives and other parties of concern.
Traditionally, the exhibition was accompanied by a comprehensive business program. More than 170 specialists from Russia and the CIS countries took part in various events. Trainings and master classes were conducted by leading experts. The main attention was paid to the work of leisure enterprises in crisis conditions, investments in the entertainment business, the safety of amusement rides and other topical issues.
Seminars were held among the events: “Legal Practice in the amusement industry” (moderated by Andrey Petrenko, Managing Partner of “NCB Russkiye Gorki” Ltd), “Modern management tools for the growth of a company of amusement industry in a crisis” (moderated by Elisabeth Radyuk, General Director "Walk in the Dark" sensory museum), "Current consumer trends in the new realities of family entertainment centers in the Russian Federation and CIS countries" (moderated by Lyudmila Kiseleva, director of Brunswick/Kids Play), workshop "Food of the future - modern and profitable food concepts for the amusement industry " (moderated by Alex Rusu – development director of “Russian project” company).
One of the most attended was the business training “The real future of amusement parks: 5 years left to change or disappear”, which was moderated by Sergey Kalmykov, an international amusement industry expert, executive director of “Enterto” company. After the training, the speaker noted:
“There were a huge number of both recognized “monsters” of the entertainment business and fresh industry heroes at the event, united by a clear desire to actively use new technologies. Describing in one word my state after the event, I would say “inspiration”. I consider this state to be very valuable during the periods of such tectonic shifts that we are experiencing today. Thanks to RAAPA for the invitation and, as always, the irreproachable organization!”
The most original event of the business program can rightfully be called the interactive business training “Playing squid: stop on red, run on green, or how to understand that your park development strategy is right?” based on the famous Korean series. The training was conducted by specialists from “My Team” and “the HAPPYLON” amusement park in Surgut under the guidance of Natalia Likhovetskaya.
Also, within the framework of RAAPA EXPO-2022, an event in the format of a business talk show called "INDOOR: how to entertain in order to survive" was held for the first time. Four leading industry experts (Pavel Kovsharov, Lyudmila Kiseleva, Konstantin Shnyukov and Evgeny Serebrenikov) together with the presenter (Igor Rodionov) and the audience in the hall discussed the most pressing problems that the entertainment centers business faces today. Active participation in the preparation of this event was also taken by Pavel Timets, the founder of several family entertainment centers, the author of the book “Amusement Park Period. Family entertainment center from a project to a happy guest”.
Thematic conferences gathered a large number of participants: "Modern approaches to organizing the work of a recreation and amusement park", "Organization of effective work and directions for the development of water parks" and "Innovative projects and technologies of the modern amusement industry", within the frame of which a presentation of the project of the highest ferris wheel in Europe "Sun of Moscow" was held.
Among the special events of the business program, it is also worth highlighting the scientific and practical conference "Modern leisure industry: vectors of modernization", organized jointly by RAAPA and the Moscow State Institute of Culture for future amusement industry specialists. This event was held in two formats at once: on the territory of the exhibition and online.
Traditionally, as part of the RAAPA EXPO, the international award “Golden Pony Moscow 2022” was held (founded by “the Facto Edizioni” publishing house). The Italian organizers, unfortunately, could not personally attend the solemn ceremony. Luisa Dal Bianco, vice-president of “Facto Edizioni”, addressed the guests with a welcoming speech online and wished them success and overcoming all economic difficulties.
The laureates of 2022 are: “the AILAND” family recreation center (Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan), “the GALAKTIKA” company (Sterlitamak), Izhevsk Parks (Izhevsk), “the KARUSEL-NN” company (Nizhny Novgorod), “the LAZURNY” water park (Belgorod), “PAKABATA” amusement park (Naberezhnye Chelny), “RIVIERA” park (Sochi), “TEIKA BOOM” family entertainment center chain (Moscow), “TETYSBLU” theme park (Aktau, Kazakhstan), “YEREVAN PARK” (Yerevan, Armenia).
For many years, the international exhibition RAAPA EXPO has remained the main business platform where experience is exchanged between professionals in the amusement industry, the latest achievements in the production of entertainment equipment are presented, and new ideas and projects are born that contribute to the improvement of the leisure sector in our country.
In the post-pandemic conditions, as well as in the changing economic situation, the importance of holding the RAAPA EXPO-2022 has increased significantly. It became an important event that outlined the main steps to adapt the industry to new realities and overcome the crisis. The exhibition introduced new players to the market and showed opportunities for the development of the amusement industry.
See you at the following RAAPA exhibitions and events:
The 10th International summer forum of amusement industry specialists (July 13-15, St. Petersburg).
The 16th Moscow international exhibition "Amusement rides and entertainment equipment RAPPA EXPO AUTUMN - 2022" (October 12-14, Moscow, VDNKh, pavilion 57).
For participation in the exhibition, please contact the organizer:
Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA),
+7 (495) 234-52-68, +7 (495) 234-52-13; raapa@raapa.ru
TOGETHER TO THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENTS!
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