Connect&Go, a provider of integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology, has partnered with Wild Water Adventure Park. As part of the deal, Connect&Go will provide the Californian attraction with a fully integrated all-in-one management platform ahead of its upcoming season. Connect&Go’s Konnect management platform combines eCommerce ticketing, point-of-sale, food and beverage, RFID access control …
RocketRez closes $15m Series B funding round
All-in-one ticketing and operations platform for tours and attractions, RocketRez, has closed a $15m (£12.2m/€13.8m) Series B funding round with growth capital firm, Level Equity. RocketRez will use the new funding to extend its capabilities for new clients, as well as tours and attractions already in its portfolio including Maui Ocean Center, Xtreme Xperience, Aquarium …
Theatres, museums and heritage sites in the UK struggling to survive
Theatres, museums, castles and other heritage sites and visitor attractions in the UK are being forced to cut costs in order to survive. According to a survey conducted by market research agency OnePoll and commissioned by Ecclesiastical Insurance, organisations like this are making staff redundant, turning down the heating, closing off rooms to the public …
Accesso partners with London attraction IFS Cloud Cable Car
Accesso Technology Group, a technology solutions provider for attractions and venues, has partnered with the IFS Cloud Cable Car. The Cable Car is a urban cable car attraction in the UK, operated by consultancy and construction firm Mace. Accesso will support the London-based attraction’s on-site ticketing, eCommerce operations and global ticketing distribution. Owned by Transport …
Tickitto partners with Norse Atlantic Airways
UK-headquartered operator Tickitto has partnered with Norse Atlantic Airways to offer the new airline’s customers access to activities across its destinations. Tickitto’s marketplace is now available to all Norse Atlantic customers to book tickets for sports and live music events, as well as theatre shows. Guests will also be able to search through a full …
Tickets go on sale for first-ever official Formula 1 exhibition
Formula 1 fans will now be able to snap up tickets for the first-ever official F1 exhibition, which is set to open in the Spanish city of Madrid in March next year. The exhibition will run between March 24 and July 16 at IFEMA Madrid, and is delivered across six purpose-built rooms. Each room has …
Dynamic pricing with Digonex – TheTicketingBusiness News
Digonex, a dynamic pricing solutions provider for the attractions and live entertainment industries, has continued to prosper in a post-COVID environment. This success is mostly accredited to attractions and tour operators utilising its pricing services, but the Indianapolis-headquartered company has also seen a resurgence in its live entertainment and performing arts portfolio. Originally founded in …
Northumberland Zoo utilises N-gage tech to boost visitor experience
Northumberland Zoo in the UK has partnered with County Durham-based N-gage to implement the company’s audience engagement platform and attraction management software. The partnership with the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) developers and audience engagement specialists aims to creative an improved visitor experience. The technology will also help the zoo and aquarium sector to create strategies surrounding development …
Attraction World Group set to launch GBTix brand
Attraction World Group (AWG), a platform where customers can pre-book experiences and attractions, has revealed its new GBTix brand. The new direct-sell operation will aim to continue the success of its US counterpart, direct-to-consumer brand FloridaTix. As reported by TTG Media, AWG said: “We are using our expertise to replicate this within the UK space.” …
Dubai’s Global Village attraction to reopen today
Dubai’s Global Village is set to reopen today (Tuesday) with new attractions, shows and additional amenities to improve the visitor experience. During its last season, which usually runs for six months but was extended for a further four weeks, a record 7.8 million guests visited the attraction. The attraction is celebrating its 27th season, with …