by Sondra Shannon | Oct 6, 2026 | Live With Sondra
The $1B Bloomin’ Onion: Inside Outback’s 1,450-Location Global Empire On Live with Sondra, Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse, shared the leadership principles that helped grow the brand from a single restaurant into a global hospitality powerhouse with more...
by Sondra Shannon | Oct 6, 2026 | Live With Sondra
Leisure Spending 2026: What Consumers Actually Want Stephen Davis, Managing Partner at Integrated Insights, joined Sondra Shannon to discuss key findings from the 2026 Leisure Consumer Survey and what they mean for attraction operators. The conversation centered on...
by Sondra Shannon | Oct 2, 2026 | Live With Sondra
Laser Tag: Winning the Membership Game In this episode of Live with Sondra, Sondra Shannon sits down with Mitchell Robertson, Marketing and Sales Manager at Delta Strike International, to explore how laser tag is evolving into a powerful driver of memberships, repeat...
by Sondra Shannon | Sep 28, 2026 | Live With Sondra
Attraction Tech: Gamify Your Venue with Smart Systems In this episode of Live with Sondra, Arash Hoss, CEO of Novus Attractions, shares a powerful perspective on the future of attraction design. Rather than replacing attractions every few years, operators can use...
by Sondra Shannon | Sep 28, 2026 | Live With Sondra
Park Gamification: Immersive FEC Missions for Guest Engagement Ben Griffith, CEO of PlayMAXX, is pioneering immersive gamification in attractions. His vision transforms passive guest visits into interactive adventures, blending physical and digital experiences to...
