Håkon Lund

Håkon Lund is a prominent figure in the attractions industry, currently serving as the Chair of IAAPA EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).13 Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Håkon Lund is the owner of Lund Gruppen in Norway, a family business dating back to 1895.1 He is the fourth generation to lead this company, which operates several Scandinavian entertainment brands including:

• Lunds Tivoli
• Kongeparken
• Skånes Djurpark
• Jul i Vinterland
• Palmesus
• Ypsilon
• Landstreff Stavanger

Under his leadership, Lund Gruppen manages three verticals with parks, festivals, and events in Norway and Sweden, welcoming over 3.5 million guests annually.1

Role at IAAPA

As the Chair of IAAPA EMEA, Lund has taken on significant responsibilities:

• He serves on the global IAAPA board as the EMEA regional advisory committee chair director.3
• Lund is committed to fostering knowledge sharing between members, empowering the next generation, and facilitating closer links between national associations.1

Industry Contributions

Håkon Lund is known for his passion for the attractions industry and his drive to create outstanding guest experiences. He advocates for:

• Investing in peer-to-peer sharing, networking, and training
• Building strong safety standards
• Promoting young professionals in the industry
• Exploring synergies between IAAPA EMEA and national associations1

Personal Information

On LinkedIn, Håkon Lund's username is haakon-lund.2 He describes himself as a "Lekemester" (which translates to "Play Master" or "Game Master") at Lund Gruppen Holding AS, in addition to his role as Chair IAAPA EMEA.2

Lund is recognized as an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry.2