Easol launches new financing solution for festival and event organisers

[ad_1] Travel and experience commerce technology company Easol is launching Easol Capital, a new financing solution tailor-made for festival organisers.  Sourcing capital can often be difficult for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the events and travel industries, as traditional finance providers continue to be reluctant when it comes to offering loans after the pandemic. The current …

TodayTix group acquires Secret Cinema

[ad_1] TodayTix Group has acquired London-based entertainment company Secret Cinema in a deal worth over $100m (£90m/€102m), it has been reported.  It is hoped the move will boost the ticketing platform’s presence in the growing immersive film and television events space. Over the years, Secret Cinema has produced experiences with the likes of Disney, Marvel, …

Megatix reunites with Perth Royal Show for second year

[ad_1] Megatix will continue to provide its ticketing services for the Perth Royal Show for another year, after it was originally brought in to keep visitors safe towards the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Last year, the Western Australia-based ticketing company aided the event during a time of restrictions in the country, with purpose-built solutions …

Vivid Seats becomes Bleacher Report’s official ticketing partner

[ad_1] Online marketplace Vivid Seats has partnered with sports media brand, Bleacher Report, as its official ticketing partner.  Bleacher Report reaches over 175 million sports fans according to the brand, across its app, web and social channels. Vivid Seats will provide these fans with a ticketing service through the Bleacher Report app and website. As …

AEG Presents to operate new Raleigh music venue

[ad_1] Live events company AEG Presents and developer of Downtown South, Kane Realty Corporation, have revealed plans for a 3,500-capacity concert venue.  The venue will be part of a new entertainment district, Downtown South, in Raleigh, North Carolina. AEG Presents has entered into a long-term lease agreement to operate the concert venue.  The new music …

Tips for creating a user-friendly event website – Blog

[ad_1] When planning an event, it’s important to create a user-friendly website that is easy to navigate. Not only will this make hosting and managing the event easier for you, but it will also encourage more attendees to register.  Events websites are designed around the flow and engagement of visitors. Additionally, it should be easy …

Careem partners with events marketplace Tikety

[ad_1] Careem, a multi-service app in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has partnered with online events marketplace Tikety.  Tikety’s events marketplace is now available on the Careem app as a ‘Tickets & Passes’ tile, which enables customers to search, purchase and manage tickets and bookings for museums, tours and other activities in the UAE.  The …

Scottish Rugby to make move to digital ticketing app

[ad_1] Scottish Rugby will be utilising a new digital ticketing app this season. The Scottish rugby union governing body hopes the move will drive improved sustainability, access and security. The move to paperless ticketing is also part of its digital transformation journey to improve supporter experience on match days.  The Scottish Rugby Ticketing app will …