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IAAPA names Kelly Repass as Director, Global Research

IAAPA names Kelly Repass as Director, Global Research
October 28, 2021

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that Kelly Repass will take on the role of Director, Global Research to develop a new strategy for the IAAPA research program and oversee its implementation and execution. The appointment is seen as reinforcing IAAPA’s commitment to providing critical research and Industry analysis to Global Membership

Josh Powers, IAAPA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer notes “Kelly comes to IAAPA with extensive travel and tourism experience leading consumer and industry research programs, understanding data, and presenting results in a comprehensive, and useful manner.

“She will lead IAAPA’s efforts to conduct, analyse, and share market research to address the trends and opportunities that will shape the future of the attractions industry.”

Repass comes to IAAPA with more than 20 years of research experience in the tourism industry. Most recently she served as Consumer Insights Manager for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Prior to that she worked for Celebrity Cruises as Manager of Market Research and Consumer Insights, as well as held research-focused positions with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment and Visit Orlando.

Repass holds a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University. She has also served on several committees and organization boards in the past, including the U.S. Travel Association, the Travel and Tourism Research Association, and Destination Marketing Association International. As director of global research, Repass will report directly to Josh Powers, and lead the association’s worldwide market research and data analysis initiatives, primarily focusing on econometric and operational research. She will be based in IAAPA’s global headquarters in Orlando, Florida.

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