Gatemaster Blog
Gatemaster 2018 is Here!
Gatemaster clients currently under support can now update to the latest version of E2! With new features like bar coded receipts, duplicate ticket printing, and much more! For a full list of features, visit the support portal for all the release notes. Last year we implemented 90% of our client suggestions in our software updates.
8 Cool Ski Resort Softwares for 2018
We are knee deep (no pun intended) in the 2017-2018 ski season but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be looking at solutions for your resort. We’ve been introduced to some amazing technology in the ski industry over the last few years and we thought we’d take a minute to highlight some of our favorites.
4 Ideas for Minimizing the Lines at Your Rental Counter
The rental counter at your ski resort is going to have the longest lines, sometimes with wait times over an hour long. A major factor causing these long lines is the unavoidable collection of customer data, DIN, and waivers that need to be signed before your guests can take their rented skis and hit the slopes. At Gatemaster, we have found some solutions to help mitigate the long lines at your rental counter.
Key Ways to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly
The rental counter at your ski resort is going to have the longest lines, sometimes with wait times over an hour long. A major factor causing these long lines is the unavoidable collection of customer data, DIN, and waivers that need to be signed before your guests can take their rented skis and hit the slopes. At Gatemaster, we have found some solutions to help mitigate the long lines at your rental counter.
Case Study: Family Entertainment Center
We recently spoke with longtime Gatemaster Client, Jerry Weber, about his experience with us and why he continues to use Gatemaster at his Family Entertainment Center. Read the full client interview here.
WWA Show 2017 Learning Session Recap: Marketing to Every Member of the Family
“Marketing to Every Member of the Family” learning session provided marketing ideas to get the attention of the type of guests you want at your waterpark. Detailing different ideas for attracting Moms, Dads, Teenagers, and Children.
Gatemaster Case Study – The Web Extreme Entertainment
I interviewed Jerry Weber, owner of The Web Extreme Entertainment and Gatemaster user since 1999 about his business, experience with Gatemaster, and why he has chosen to stay with us.
Why Many Fun Centers Fail and What You Can Do to Avoid it
Owning and running a business can be stressful. Gatemaster is here to ease your worries by helping business owners and managers understand common traits that cause some fun centers to fail.
WWA Show 2017 Learning Session Recap: Increasing Your Revenue and Attendance Through Special Events
“Increasing Your Revenue and Attendance Through Special Events” was a fantastic discussion on various special event ideas and types of special events that can turn disastrous without proper planning, control, or foresight.
3 Reasons Why Gatemaster Mobile is Right for You
Gatemaster now has two point-of-sale and ticketing options to best meet the needs of your unique facility. Anyone familiar with Gatemaster knows our flagship platform E2 Entertainment Enterprise. E2 is an installed commercial software. E2 and Gatemaster Mobile are built on the same architecture, so if going mobile is right for you it will have a similar look and functionality as E2.
The Right POS System Will Change Your Business
The point-of-sale system (POS) you pick could mean success or failure for your admission or attraction business. Ensure the success of your business by choosing a POS System that opens the door to growth and opportunity.
IAAPA 2017: The Most Popular Point-of-Sale Solutions
The Gatemaster family just returned from an amazing week at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. On the first day of the show, we got the chance to go on the POS Floor Tour. Here are the features and solutions everyone is looking for based on our experience.
