Experts in Electronics Recycling, Sustainability and Monetization of Lost Items to Share Best Practices at IAAPA Expo Orlando
Unclaimed Baggage to Offer Solutions for Lost and Found Challenges
SCOTTSBORO, Ala., November 2, 2023 — As thousands of amusement and attractions industry professionals gather to learn what’s new and trending in the global attraction industry, Unclaimed Baggage, a popular tourist destination and the nation’s only retailer of lost luggage, will be on-site as an IAAPA Official Partner to provide answers to the age-old question of how best to manage unclaimed electronics, and other items left behind at amusement parks.
Every year, more than 10 million Americans lose their cell phones and often, the loss occurs in interactive, busy environments like amusement parks and similar attractions. To manage the handling of electronic devices left behind and the thousands of other lost items discovered each day, IAAPA Expo members are looking for a singular solution to the responsible and secure disposal of unclaimed lost and found items, one that creates revenue and promotes sustainability.
“IAAPA members want innovative products and services that allow them to enhance their guests’ experiences,” said Paul Okimoto, President of Unclaimed Baggage. “The inconveniences associated with handling unclaimed property shouldn’t deter them from that priority. Drawing on our unmatched experience and capability, we can help IAAPA members ensure responsible management of unclaimed items at maximum value while also promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability.”
Unclaimed Baggage is an enterprise of Reunitus, the industry leader in providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions for lost item tracing, management and resolution. Drawing on more than fifty years of experience, the popular retailer has expertise in:
Secure data clearing and responsible recycling of all electronics
Providing auxiliary revenue for unclaimed lost and found items
Operational efficiency, reducing the number of vendors required for the handling of unclaimed items
Sustainable solutions that prevent unclaimed items from ending up in landfills
“As an IAAPA Official Partner, we look forward to engaging with members, sharing our insights and offering solutions that can improve the way the attractions industry approaches the management of lost items,” said Okimoto. “Come visit us at the Unclaimed Baggage booth #3503, at IAAPA Expo Orlando.”
For more information about Unclaimed Baggage visit unclaimedbaggage.com.
About Unclaimed Baggage
Located in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage is a one-of-a-kind retail store and the country’s only merchant of unclaimed and lost airline baggage and its contents. Unclaimed Baggage offers a treasure trove of goods that airlines have been unable to reunite with their former owners. The store has made national news for its ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all sold at an incredible value. As part of its commitment to service and generosity, the company created the Reclaimed for Good foundation which has given millions of dollars’ worth of product and profit to meet needs around the globe. Learn about Unclaimed Baggage at unclaimedbaggage.com.
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