A sharp increase in exhibitor numbers for the 2018 EAG and Visitor Attraction (VAE) trade show, set for ExCeL from January 16-18, is reported by organiser Karen Cooke.

“The level of interest from potential exhibitors has increased dramatically," said Cooke. "We have already signed up 11 first-time exhibitors and we are in discussions with several others.”

Newcomers include Cogan Kiddie Rides, Funshare Game, Game Fun, Grupo Famal, Home Leisure Direct, Industrias Lorenzo, Nayax, Poppy UK, Sano UK, TAB Austria and VR Acquisitions.

“We’re particularly pleased that more than half of our new exhibitors are from overseas, hailing from as far away as China and the USA," continued Cooke. "They will be showcasing products from a wide range of categories, including health and safety equipment, components, F&B, software and systems as well as rides and amusement products. There is little doubt that the show is now appealing to the wider leisure community,”