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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.
WWA Show 2017 Learning Session Recap – 50 Money Making Ideas & How to Market Them
“50 Money Making Ideas & How to Market Them” was a fast paced brain-storming session where the speakers and attendees discussed successful revenue building ideas. Even if you attended this session at WWA 2017 you may have missed one of the many money-making ideas for your waterpark. If you missed any of these great ideas, we have you covered.
7 Tools No Fun Center Should Go Without
Are you losing money? Are guests not returning for a second visit? Do you need to take your fun center to the next level? If you want your fun center to be successful, there are certain tools you can’t do without.
10 Point-of-Sale Features that Add Value
Not every point-of-sale for admission and attraction-based businesses is created equal. There are many value added features to look for that won’t cost you more money if the functionality is already built into the software!
5 Things Great Entertainment Facilities have in Common
When we say “offer a variety” what does that mean? It means several things like games, rides, food, offers and events. Even if your entertainment facility only offers one attraction, like bowling or miniature golf, there are ways to keep your guests interested by offering a variety of special events and offers. For example, every day of the week could be a different theme; Monday is family night, kids golf free with adult ticket purchase, Super Hero Tuesday, come dressed as your favorite super hero and get 20% off the price of admission, Food Truck Friday, arrange for food trucks to set up shop in your parking lot encouraging guests to come to your location and join the fun, etc. Just be sure to post fun photos and advertisements on social media!
Why Not All Point-of-Sale Systems are Created Equal
Not all point-of-sale systems are created equal. There are many features of a point-of-sale that can be left out of the system or could cost you more. Here are some of the things you should be looking for in a point-of-sale solution.
7 Things Amusement Park Guests Love to See
Since before your park opened for the summer, your guests have been waiting in anticipation through the cold winter months for summer fun to begin. Here is what guests love seeing when visiting your park.
6 Things Your Competitors Can Teach You About Point-Of-Sale at Your FEC
Your competitors can teach you a lot about point-of-sale and how to master it within your facility. We have laid out 6 point-of-sale tricks that your competitors may be mastering, don’t be left behind.
Come See Gatemaster at the 2017 World Waterpark Association Show!
Come say “hi” and let us show you how Gatemaster can improve both your guest’s experience and your bottom line at the same time!
