By all unofficial accounts, ASI 2008 saw a downturn in exhibitors, attendees and energy from previous years. Nevertheless, manufacturers unveiled impressive new product by most standards, including the buzz-worthy Big Buck Hunter Safari from Betson/Raw Thrills and Global VR’s WWII-drama driver, Blazing Angels.
Operators on the show floor who spoke to RePlay voiced opinions ranging from enthusiasm about purchases made for jumpstarting the summer months, to deep concerns about the amusement industry riding today’s downhill economy, to calling for a springtime one-show solution to ameliorate the industry’s ills. Meanwhile, exhibiting suppliers were divided between those making fair sales on the first two days and others who did less writing overall than they had hoped.
What was your impression of the event and the product on hand? What role does ASI continue to play in your business year? What factors may have contributed to this year being slower overall?
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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