Mr.VGP Ravidas, MBA, B.Com, is the President of IAAPI  (The Indian Association of Amusement parks and Industries),  the Managing Director, the VGP Group of Companies, Chennai and owns the VGP Universal Kingdom amusement park in Chennai.
 
Mr. Ravidas started his business career in 1978 by joining his family VGP Group. After holding various positions including directing the Group’s marketing activities, especially overseas, he assumed charge as Managing Director of  the VGP Group in 1996. From 1999 he turned his attention to developing and upgrading the Amusement Park Division by adding more infrastructural facilities and importing various hi-tech amusement rides. He is credited with modernising the park, introducing thematic events and international live stunt shows.
 
A seasoned traveler, Mr.Ravidas has visited the US over 25 times, the UK about 40 and numerous other countries. Displaying a keen interest in the development of the amusement industry as a whole, he brings to all endeavours his varied observations, rich acumen and experience.
 
An Active Rotarian and presently Director. International Service of the Rotary Club of Madras , Mr.Ravidas enjoys travel and sports, specifically cricket and tennis.
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Monday, June 16, 2008 Amusement Parks: Growth of the Amusement Industry in India    Investments to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore are likely to flow into the domestic amusement park and leisure sector by 2020 with about 500 new amusement parks are expected to come up across the country by then, an industry body has said....View more

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