Indian theme park operator Imagicaaworld has announced a major expansion plan, investing up to ₹10 billion over the next 5-6 years to grow its portfolio from 9 to 13 parks. The strategy targets Tier-1 cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and the National Capital Region (NCR), while also piloting asset-light indoor FEC formats like Hello Park.

 

Three Key Signals Behind the Expansion

- Tier-1 Cities First: Locking in high-growth metropolitan areas driven by rising consumer spending and improving infrastructure.

- Dual Drive: Indoor Entertainment + Asset-Light: Advancing Hello Park immersive kids' spaces and expanding water parks via management contracts to minimize heavy asset risks.

- Market to Double in 7 Years: India's amusement market is projected to grow from $6.96B to $11.36B, accelerating the regional shift toward a"destination parks + asset-light indoor FECs + management contracts" model.

 

The boom in India mirrors the broader warming of the Asia-Pacific amusement industry, with Southeast Asia's demand for international amusement equipment and immersive tech surging in parallel 

If you are in theme parks, FECs, indoor playgrounds, amusement equipment, or immersive solutions, join us at TAAPE 2026 to connect face-to-face with Asia's leading operators and developers, and tap into the new blue ocean of the amusement market!

 

TAAPE-Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo

Date: 29–31 October 2026

Venue: IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand