The pandemic marked a digital watershed moment for the event industry. Some of the world’s best sport tournaments, cultural experiences and iconic venues came back in 2021, partly thanks to the ticketing sector embracing technological change. SECUTIX chief executive Frederic Longatte (pictured bottom) and chief technology officer Marc Mazzariol (pictured top) share their views on some of …
Tix Ticketing launches in the US
Ticketing software company Tix Ticketing has today (Thursday) announced the launch of its US operations. The Reykjavik-based firm, which traditionally caters for performing arts organisations, theatres, cultural houses and similar venues, already operates across the Nordics and in the UK. The US outfit will be led by recent hire Aren Murray (pictured main), who has …
Ticketing for the LGBTQIA+ community
“What would happen if we created our own queer ticketing platform?” This is a question asked by event organiser and entrepreneur Daniel Nardicio to his now business partners Taylor Shubert and Sam Benedict. Following a global pandemic, where Nardicio was just one of the many event organisers that suffered greatly at the hands of …
Australian Open attendance capped at 50%
Attendance at the Australian Open tennis tournament, which gets underway in Melbourne next week, has been capped at 50% as part of new COVID-19 restrictions announced by the state government in Victoria. Ticket sales will be capped at 50% of attendance, where a session has not already sold to that level. All tickets purchased to …
New ticketing platform for historical attraction
South African historical attraction Robben Island Museum is migrating its official ticketing platform from online ticket marketplace Webtickets to the newly implemented Plankton solution. The island is where anti-apartheid fighter, political leader and the first president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 serving years. South Africa’s Department of Arts …
Vivid Seats celebrates 100 millionth ticket sale
Online ticketing marketplace Vivid Seats has celebrated the major milestone of selling its 100 millionth ticket. The operator said it has marked the occasion by donating $100,000 (£73,500/€88,200) to charity MusiCares, which helps those in music during their time of need. The latest donation means that Vivid Seats has supported MusiCares with more than $2m …
Hong Kong Disneyland closes temporarily due to Omicron
Hong Kong Disneyland has closed its gates temporarily, citing the recent global surge of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. While hotels and restaurants will remain open with limited services, the parks have been closed since Friday, and will remain shut until January 20. This most recent closure for Hong Kong Disneyland marks the fourth time …
Accesso extends presence in North America
Accesso Technology Group, a technology solutions provider to the leisure, entertainment and cultural sectors, has expanded its roster with a batch of new clients. Accesso has added 15 North American operators – from casinos to theatres – to its list of clientele, with the partners utilising the Accesso ShoWare box office ticketing suite. New companies …
New Orleans attraction utilises Gateway solutions
Vue Orleans, an indoor and outdoor observatory and cultural exhibit in New Orleans, has chosen to implement Gateway Ticketing Systems’ Galaxy Ticketing and Guest Experience solutions. The exhibit features a 360-degree panorama riverfront view of New Orleans and is located in the former World Trade Center building. Vue Orleans will initially launch the Galaxy Ticketing …
People on the move: AEG Presents UK and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Toby Leighton-Pope (pictured left) has stepped down from his role as co-chief executive of live events company AEG Presents in the UK, it has been announced by AEG Europe. Leighton-Pope originally joined AEG in 2016 where he was appointed as joint-CEO alongside …