PRESS RELEASE June 28, 2017 Christoph Kiessling, General Manager of Siam Park and Vice President of Loro Parque, to Deliver Keynote Address at Euro Attractions Show 2017 in Berlin German entrepreneur to share international insights into how Loro Parque and Siam Park evolved into some of the most beloved attractions in the world

(Berlin, Germany) —Experienced leisure industry professional, Christoph Kiessling will talk about is life and experiences in operating world-class attractions during the Euro Attractions Show (EAS) Leadership Breakfast 2017 in Berlin on Wednesday 27 September. Since 1994, Kiessling has fulfilled key leadership positions at the Loro Parque in the and he founded the Siam Park water park in in 2005. Today, he is also the general manager of Siam Park. Kiessling will share his knowledge, experience, and vision for his company and the industry as he presents the keynote address during the EAS Leadership Breakfast in the EAS Theater at the Berlin Messe Exhibition Center. Loro Parque and Siam Park – A success story TripAdvisor customers have named Loro Parque the best zoo in Europe and the second best zoo in the world. Opened originally as a paradise for , the park has evolved into a world-class zoo that has entertained more than 40 million visitors since it opened in 1972.The park invests heavily and has become a leading advocate for wildlife conservation. In 2008, Kiessling opened the Siam Park water park on the other side of Tenerife. The high-quality park is known for its unique themed slides constructed on a natural slope, its green vegetation, and Asian theming, a wide range of food and beverage offerings, and unique sights and vistas. Siam Park has been recognized as one of the best water parks in the world by TripAdvisor. Continuous investment and growth Christoph Kiessling and his team continue to develop their attractions with new offerings, rides, and general park expansions. The team is also developing new attractions including an aquarium in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria and another Siam Park-style water park in the same area. The aquarium is scheduled to open later in 2017.

Attending the Leadership Breakfast The EAS Leadership Breakfast is on Wednesday 27 September 2017. It starts at 8.30 am with a hot breakfast followed by Kiessling’s presentation at 09.10. The event ends at 10.00 when the EAS exhibit floor opens. Attendees must purchase a ticket for the Leadership Breakfast and be registered to attend EAS 2017 in order to attend the event and Kiessling’s presentation. The tickets for the event and EAS registration information are now available at www.IAAPA.org/EAS.

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About Euro Attractions Show (EAS) Euro Attractions Show (EAS) is owned and produced by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), and is Europe’s largest conference and trade show dedicated to the attractions industry. EAS is managed by the IAAPA Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) office, under the direction of the IAAPA EMEA Advisory Committee and IAAPA EMEA Manufacturers and Suppliers Subcommittee.

About the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently located amusement facilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry. IAAPA represents more than 5,300 facility, supplier, and individual members from 99 countries. Member facilities include amusement and theme parks, water parks, attractions, family entertainment centers, , aquariums, museums, science centers, and resorts. IAAPA is a nonprofit organization. The association's global headquarters is in the United States. The association maintains regional offices in Brussels, Mexico City, and Hong Kong.

More information: Karen Staley, Senior Vice President, IAAPA EMEA [email protected]

Jeroen Verrezen, Marketing and Communications Manager, IAAPA EMEA [email protected]