IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017

Albert Cabuco, ICAE
V.P./Food & Beverage
Palace Entertainment


Vice President- Food and Beverage of Palace Entertainment, Newport Beach CA where he oversees and directs the food and beverage management and operations of 9 Water Parks including Wet n’ Wild in Sydney, Australia, 6 Theme Parks, 2 Animal Parks and 5 Family Entertainment Centers in 10 states. He has more than 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in executive level positions with amusement parks, hotels and restaurants. He turned around unprofitable operations, developed loyal and successful leaders and earned a reputation for integrity and character of the highest caliber. A BS Degree in Business Management from Ateneo University, and Certification from Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration (Amusement Industry Institute Program), and a Certificate from University of California, Irvine (The Paul Merage School of Business) for the Strategic Management Program compliment this extensive “hands-on” experience. Albert is a Certified Instructor, Hotel and Restaurant Management, State of California Council for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education. He is an active member of the Food Service Purchasing Council of Southern California and was a past member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Food and Beverage Committee from 2011 - 2013 and a returning member in 2017 – 2019. He is also a member of the Customer Experience Advisory Board at Rutgers University. Albert received the IAAPA Certified Attractions Executive (ICAE) designation in 2011.

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