Tech Stack: K-pop, attractions and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Protecting K-pop K-pop agency SM Entertainment has launched a new reporting website called ‘KWANGYA 119’ to help protect the rights and interests of SM artists. The platform will function as a messaging board where fans can report issues surrounding defamation, fake news, copyright …

People: Connect & Go, Untitled and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Manchester’s new venue Co-op Live has appointed Gary Roden as executive director and general manager.  Roden spent eight years at Ticketmaster UK, most recently as the senior vice-president of client development and commercial.  You can read our full story here.  Connect & …

Tech Stack: Attractions, Stagecoach Festival and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Staying connected Connect&Go, a provider of integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology, has extended its partnership with Super Aqua Club to provide its Konnect all-in-one management platform. The Quebec waterpark first partnered with Connect&Go in 2020 to utilise Konnect and the company’s …

Wild Water Adventure Park utilises Connect&Go platform

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 …

People on the move: Connect&Go, UTA and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing ecosystem… Global talent agency UTA has hired music agent Scott Mantell, who will be based in Los Angeles.  Mantell started his career in the music industry with APA and most recently served as a partner and co-head of international touring at ICM. He spent almost two …

Tech Stack: Attractions, digital ticketing and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries…  Connect&Go implements Konnect Connect&Go, a provider of integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology, has partnered with Roaring Springs Waterpark and Wahooz Family Fun Zone. The two attractions will utilise the Konnect platform, an all-in-one attractions management platform. Roaring Springs and Wahooz will …

Fabrikus World utilises Connect&Go solution

Connect&Go, the integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology provider, has partnered with Fabrikus World in the South of France.  The Montreal-headquartered company will provide its Konnect all-in-one management platform, which will enable the theme park to power a seamless experience through technology and real-time data.  By utilising the Konnect platform and a new integration …

Connect&Go raises $17m in Series A funding

Connect&Go, the attractions management solutions and RFID technology provider, has announced the closing of a Series A funding round, which raised over $17m (£14m/€17m). The financing was led by Financière Outremont in collaboration with holding company Carey, with Finalta Capital and Gestal injecting an additional $6m.  Connect&Go offers a cloud-based attractions management platform named Konnect, …

Connect&GO unveils new ecommerce ticketing platform

Connect&GO, the attractions management solutions and RFID technology provider, has launched a new all-in-one Konnect eCommerce Ticketing (v2) platform. The new enhancements in Konnect eCommerce Ticketing (v2) include a new storefront with a mobile-first design and improved purchasing flow, an updated display for calendar-based pricing and a fresh ‘My Account’ view for guests. Additionally, users …

Connect&Go raises further $3m in funding

Attractions management solutions company, Connect&Go, has secured an additional $3m (£2.2m/€2.6m) in financing, and has also launched Connect Express, a mobile point-of-sale and payments offering.  The Montreal-based business has now raised a total of $16m since the company’s initial launch.  Dominic Gagnon, co-founder and chief executive of Connect&Go, said: “The attractions technology solutions market is …