The IAAPI trade show, traditionally held in Mumbai in the spring, has been cancelled for 2021.

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The association said in a statement: “The unexpected arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic and its after effects have shattered our regular lives and work has been severely affected in every industry.

“This year has been full of challenges for life, business and economy. The IAAPI board has taken this decision after thoughtful discussion. The Indian amusement park industry has been affected severely by the lockdown, restrictions on local and international travel, economy and other related factors. In survival mode it would not be appropriate to organise the expo when the sentiments of the industry are very low.”

It noted that it had been working with webinars and online training to support its members while continually making pleas to the Indian government to permit early reopening of parks and a stimulus package for the revival of the amusement industry.

“We are optimistic that this phase will pass soon and our industry will bounce back,” the organisation stated.

The show in 2022 is set for February 16-18.