Gatemaster Blog
From Vision to Reality: Secrets of Themed Fabrication
From Vision to Reality: Secrets of Themed Fabrication In this episode of Live with Sondra, Sondra Shannon sits down with Michael Acevedo, Manager of Business Development at Nassal—a global leader in themed fabrication behind iconic projects like Star Wars: Rise of the...
Waterpark Wealth: Maximize Revenue from Concept to Launch
Waterpark Wealth: Maximize Revenue from Concept to Launch Ken Handler, President of Global Management Amusement Professionals (GMAP), brings more than three decades of hands-on experience in waterpark startups, distressed property turnarounds, and revenue-first...
When Software Can’t Do Simple Math: The Real Cost of Inaccurate Reporting
When Software Can’t Do Simple Math: The Real Cost of Inaccurate Reporting Most operators do not expect perfection from software. They understand that every system has a learning curve, a few quirks, and the occasional limitation. What they should expect, however, is...
Dive Deep: Scaling Revenue with Underwater Gaming
Dive Deep: Scaling Revenue with Underwater Gaming From Cost Centers to Revenue Engines: Strategic Lessons from Sub Sea Systems and Gatemaster In this episode of Live with Sondra, Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology, interviews Hannah de Bie, VP of Marketing...
High-Stakes Hospitality: Scaling Corporate Events at The Funplex ft. Sheri Murphy
High-Stakes Hospitality: Scaling Corporate Events at The Funplex ft. Sheri Murphy From Cookie-Cutter Packages to Premium Partnerships: Strategic Lessons from The Funplex and Gatemaster In this episode of Live with Sondra, Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technology,...
Viral Water Parks: Alex Ojeda on Experience, Revenue & Visibility
Live With Sondra In StudioViral Water Parks: Alex Ojeda on Experience, Revenue & Visibility Ft. Alex Ojeda, Chief Content Creator at Alex Ojeda Media Social video is now the digital front door of your asset. Guests no longer consult brochures; they validate their...
Legacy Stories of Multi-Generational Attractions Businesses
Live With Sondra In StudioLegacy Stories of Multi-Generational Attractions Businesses Ft. Hannah de Bie and Keenan Mayfield, VP Marketing &Communications and VP of Operations at Sub Sea SystemsLegacy Stories of Multi-Generational Attractions Businesses features...
Live with Sondra in Studio: Strategy in the Feed, Legacy Underwater
Live With Sondra In StudioStrategy in the Feed, Legacy Underwater In this special Live with Sondra in Studio double feature, Sondra talks with: Alex Ojeda – Forbes 30 Under 30 and TIME100 honoree, reaching 14M+ followers and 2B+ views a year. Hannah and Keenan of Sub...
Premium Tier Trap in Venue Software
Premium Tier Trap in Venue Software | Gatemaster When operators evaluate new software, the conversation usually starts with one question: “What does it cost?” On paper, the answer often looks reassuring. The base price feels manageable. The system promises to replace...
Your Software Vendor Shouldn’t Disappear After Go-Live
Your Software Vendor Shouldn’t Disappear After Go-Live Many operators assume support will be there when they need it. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it isn’t. When support is slow, impersonal, or unfamiliar with your setup, small issues can snowball into operational...
One Operation. One Database. Zero Guesswork.
One Operation. One Database. Zero Guesswork. At many attractions, operations rely on a patchwork of systems that were never designed to work together. Ticketing, food and beverage, retail, memberships, and reporting often operate in silos, forcing staff to bridge the...
The 72-Hour Turnaround: Hardening Your Park Against Disruptions
The 72-Hour Turnaround: Hardening Your Park Against Disruptions Overview: From Viral Disruptions to Revenue Diversification: Strategic Lessons from Island H2O and Gatemaster. In the attractions industry, a single viral trend can shift your park from "peak profit" to...
