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TransWorld Exhibits is proud to co-sponsor the 2009 International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA) Banquet and Awards Ceremony. The banquet, which takes place on March 27, 2009 at the America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri serves as IAHA’s annual meeting and will include a cocktail hour, a dinner and industry awards ceremony.

“TransWorld Exhibits sincerely appreciates all the time and effort IAHA has put into helping build a national awareness of the haunted attraction industry. We are delighted to be working with a professional affiliation that represents so many haunted attractions across the nation and we look forward to a long and healthy working relationship going forward.” said Jen Braverman, Executive Vice President, Transworld Exhibits.

The awards dinner runs concurrently with TransWorld Exhibits 14th National Haunt and Attractions show to be held March 27-29, 2009. To help extend the Halloween selling season and generate more revenue for your business, TransWorld is expanding into additional market segments which include amusement parks, campgrounds, family fun centers, zoos, agri-tourism, casinos, water parks and more. TransWorld Exhibits will also be running seminars and tours to create the ultimate show experience.

The International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA) kicked off their tenth year as the official voice of the Haunted Attraction community by unveiling the commemorative logo and tagline “Celebrating Ten Years of Fun & Fear.”

“Halloween has gone from a single day to a full season and it’s the only time of year that we all come together to seek out some good old-fashioned screams,” said IAHA president, Tim Gavinski. “What our organization promotes among the 400 members is safety and the betterment of the industry as a whole each and every year.”


The IAHA was established in 1998 by 18 people who all met at a Halloween trade show in Chicago. The mission of the association is just as important now as it was then: advance the haunted attraction industry through communication and education. Throughout its 10 years of existence, the IAHA has dramatically grown to include 400 members from every state as well as members from other countries.

The logo was created by IAHA member, Chad Savage, owner of Sinister Visions. Savage owns and operates the company that specializes in art and imagery for the haunted attraction industry.

The International Association of Haunted Attractions is a non-profit organization celebrating its tenth anniversary of assisting and advancing the haunted attraction and entertainment industry through communication, education and information. The association has grown to include over 400 members across the country.