Gatemaster Blog
Why Our Haunts Love Their Haunted Attraction POS
When we talk with haunted attractions using the Gatemaster POS, they all report similar traits that make them love the system. When Land of Illusion owner, Amber Oakley was asked what her favorite Gatemaster feature is, she said “The ability to do it all myself.” Amber and other haunt owners are able to not only do it all themselves, but also have a full view of their business all the time and manage everything in a user-friendly streamlined system.
Dos and Don’ts of Haunted Attraction Tickets
No doubt your haunted attraction has, or will have, horror-hounds flocking from miles away. A Point-of-Sale (POS) system can improve the experience of visiting your attraction for both the crowds of adrenaline-chasing guests and you. Whether you’re pre-selling tickets or taking payments at the box office, there’s a transaction with each guest at the entrance. Here are three of our top tips to ensure each visitor only experiences fright once they’re inside:
3 Steps to Implementing a Point-of-Sale for your Haunted Attraction
No doubt your haunted attraction has, or will have, horror-hounds flocking from miles away. A Point-of-Sale (POS) system can improve the experience of visiting your attraction for both the crowds of adrenaline-chasing guests and you. Whether you’re pre-selling tickets or taking payments at the box office, there’s a transaction with each guest at the entrance. Here are three of our top tips to ensure each visitor only experiences fright once they’re inside:
3 Biggest Ticketing Mistakes that Haunted Attractions Make
Haunted attractions can be a huge source of revenue during peak season, but if your haunt isn’t technologically advanced, you may be leaving money on the table. Below we dissect 3 ticketing mistakes that have the potential to take your season’s profits and hurt your business.
Building New Channels of Revenue with Your POS
When you have the right point-of-sale (POS) and E-Commerce solutions finding new channels of revenue isn’t hard at all. When setting up your new system, you may have been too stressed out or rushed by the opening of your facility and placed all your focus on a just basic setup. We all want to grow our businesses, but we can often get sidetracked by the day to day hustle and bustle. Gatemaster has some great tools available to help you increase your revenue:
4 Ways to Upgrade your Haunted Attraction Concessions this Season
Haunt season is quickly approaching! By now, you’re thinking of ways to boost sales this year over last year. Concessions offer a great way to add more revenue and profit to your haunt. Your food and drinks could rival the entertainment. Instead of offering the basics to your thrill-seekers – up your game with these 4 updates!
5 Ways E-Commerce Increases the Bottom Line
Many seasonal and/or smaller facilities hesitate when considering an e-commerce shopping cart due to the costs. Fortunately, investing in E-Commerce can increase your profits no matter or your size or seasonality. Gatemaster clients who have opted into our integrated E-Commerce program have reported up to a 25% increase in their sales!
3 Great Ways to Increase Ticket Booth Sales
Want more revenue from your walk-up ticket booth? There are several creative ways to get your guests purchasing more upfront, here are a few:
4 Ways to Simplify Operations
Maybe it’s time to take a look into your operations because correcting bad habits and using the right tools for your facility can save you a lot of time, revenue, and stress. Here are some ideas:
Turn your Ski Resort into a Summer Destination
Ski season is winding down and as the snow melts and people are making spring break plans, are they considering visiting a ski resort? They could be. In fact, some ski resorts are seeing a steady stream of visitors long after the snow is gone and into the summer months.
3 Data Reports Your Ski Resort Needs to Have
Technology is your friend, it can help bring your ski resort into the millennium and make the guest experience so much smoother. Ski resort software, such as a point-of-sale software, among others, can greatly enhance your guests experience, and make your resort run more efficiently (see how here!). The best part about implementing a point-of-sale technology system is it gives you the ability to track data you’ve never had visibility in before. Here are 3 great reports a good ski resort point-of-sale technology should give you:
4 Tips For Getting the Most Out Of Your Gatemaster Point-of-Sale
When we buy a tool or product we do it for the advantages and tasks it can perform. Despite its rating and overall performance, maintenance at some point is inevitable.
