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On September 13, GTI organizing committees jointly with IAAPI Association held a networking dinner at Royal Marina Plaza, Panyu District, Guangzhou.  Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sharma, the president of IAAPI, Mr. Anil Padwal, the general secretory of IAAPI, Mr. Thomas Liu, the chief organizing committee of GTI Asia China Expo, together with 20+ representatives from Arccer, (Huatai) Baishun, Song Wang, Zhanhui, Nitto Fun, Superboy, Yuan Gong, DoDo Bird, Bee Animation, Leqi, Yuehua, Keku and other Chinese industrial companies were invited to attend the dinner and enjoy an animated talk about the business opportunities and the prospects for cooperation between China's and India's game & amusement market.

Mr. Thomas and Mr. Sharma addressed during the dinner.

How is it possible to take advantage of China's “Belt and The Road” policy and hit the key spot of two countries’ game and amusement market to open the international market successfully?  Mr. Sharma shared the opportunities of Indian market with all the attendees in details.

“Till now, the Indian game & amusement industry including amusement parks, theme parks, water parks, FEC and other sessions is valued at about USD 325 million, and will reach up to USD1 billion in the next 5 years.  Of this, the share held by Chinese suppliers is about USD 50-60 million.  So India is a big potential market for all of you ”, said by Mr. Sharma.  He also shared an example with manufacturers: “I have a friend working as a shipping agent.  Recently, he personally dealt with 60 cabinets for indoor game products from China to India.  And there are hundreds of such examples in India.  You can imagine the quantity and amount of the Chinese products exported to India.”

Numerous exhibitors together with Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sharma, Mr. Anil Padwal and Mr. Thomas Liu gathered to exchange idea towards China and India markets.
Mr. Sharma also mentioned “The advantages of Chinese products are high-technology, innovation, good finish and cost-effective. If Chinese amusement equipment enters into India, it will attract lots of Indian buyers. Here, I sincerely invite all of the Chinese manufacturers to IAAPI Expo.  I believe that you will gain a lot from it.”  “The headquarters of IAAPI is in Mumbai.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact IAAPI.  We will endear to help you.  At last, thanks to the organizer of GTI Asia China Expo for making this dinner come true!” added by Mr. Sharma.

Mr. Thomas Liu from GTI expressed, “This is a relaxing dinner.  Everyone can sit down to not only explore the new opportunities of the industry but also broaden your contacts around the industry and share resources together. Here, please allow me to represent GTI Asia China Expo organizing committees to show our sincere gratitude to all the attendees!”

GTI Sino-India Business Dinner is the result of the international impact of GTI Asia China Expo.  It is GTI’s small step for global insiders to build a more specific business exchange platform, which gained considerable effectiveness and won appreciation from attendees.  GTI will keep on providing a more effective, specific, and wider platform for China manufacturers as usual!  Stay tuned!

About IAAPI

Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) is an apex body representing the interests of Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Water Parks and Family Entertainment Centres in India.  IAAPI is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization, playing a proactive role in development of this sector.  Founded in 1999, IAAPI is India's premier business association having 353 members from the private sectors including small and medium enterprises consisting of park operators and equipment manufacturers.  IAAPI is also recognised and affiliated by various international trade bodies operating in the Amusement sector.  IAAPI works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of the amusement sector in India, partnering industry, Government, and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes.  Keeping the end users in mind, IAAPI is a body to influence the decision of the policy makers, investors, the society and lead in an ever-growing amusement industry in India.  Extending its agenda beyond business, IAAPI has been making conscious efforts in channelizing the entire industry under one umbrella and focus on promoting tourism, employment generation, safety, national integration and enabling potential investors to invest in this sunrise industry.  IAAPI has been at the forefront of organising safety seminars, training programs and trade shows among other events for the benefit of its members to improve the quality and adopt the best international practices both in manufacturing and amusement park operations.  IAAPI has its head office in Mumbai and has 4 regional chapters and sector-relevant committees headed by industry leaders.  IAAPI serves as a reference point for the Indian Amusement & Entertainment sector.