Dr. Neil Dwyer // Photograph: Courtesy of IAAPA
(eap) The world recreational affiliation IAAPA has appointed Dr. Neil Dwyer (pictured right here) as the primary Chair of its Regional Advisory Board for the Heart East and North Africa (MENA) area. The British nationwide lately serves as Vice President of Operations on the newly opened Six Flags Qiddiya Town theme park and brings greater than two decades of revel in within the international sights trade. Over the process his occupation, he has held a variety of management roles.
His earlier positions incorporated England’s Blackpool Excitement Seashore in addition to IMG Worlds of Journey and International Village in Dubai. With experience spanning enchantment building, operational excellence and business technique, mixed with a robust focal point on handing over a top quality visitor revel in, Dr. Dwyer is thought of as an appropriate selection for this position. An lively IAAPA member for a few years, Dwyer is lately serving on each the IAAPA Board of Administrators and the International Protection & Safety Committee. He’ll think his new place on 1 July 2026.
“Neil’s global experience and deep operational expertise make him exceptionally well-suited to support the continued growth of the attractions industry across the MENA region,” stated Luciana Periales, Chairman of the IAAPA Board of Administrators. “His leadership and passion for excellence will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence and serve our members in this dynamic and rapidly evolving market.”
Only some weeks in the past, IAAPA introduced its merger with MENALAC. Below the umbrella of IAAPA MENA, the affiliation objectives to reinforce its individuals within the Heart East and North Africa areas extra successfully via a regional administrative center in Dubai. ■
