Visitor Attraction Management: Addressing Recruitment Issues And Attracting Talent
It’s no secret that the UK visitor attractions industry has struggled to recover post-pandemic. In March 2023, the Guardian reported that visitors to the UK’s leading attractions were still down 25% compared to pre-covid numbers.Arguably though, a reduction in footfall may be at least allowing attractions to cope with the difficulty in recruiting staff. Research
Is the Ticketing Procurement Process Broken?
Earlier this year Kelly Moleson, the host of Skip The Queue Podcast caught up with our founder Sarah Bagg to talk all things 'ticketing procurement' and asked, is the process broken? Sarah shares her top tips for attractions/experience/leisure operators and tech suppliers entering into a new procurement process and guidance on how to create and
Accessibility in Events And Attractions Ticketing
There is a well-known saying that goes, ‘If you build it, they will come.’ Unfortunately, sometimes it’s not so simple. I’d been enjoying a fascinating discussion with Craig Pryde, accessibility advocate and founder of ticketing platform, Different Breed, for over an hour. Yet, it was one of his last remarks I knew would most stay with
A Guide To Sourcing A New Ticketing System For Visitor Attractions And Events
Ticketing systems in the attractions and events industry are a completely different concept from what they were, even a decade ago, thanks to technological developments. It is no longer about a customer being able to simply book a ticket online and receive this via email, app or post.Now, ticketing software can support tiered ticketing, encourage
Audio Guides vs In-Person Tours At Sports Stadiums And Other Attractions
You will often find me speaking about how advancements in technology are enabling more immersive experiences. But what is immersion? Immersion is the state of becoming completely involved in something. To experience it on a deeper level that can become sensory. Technology has indeed aided this, especially in the attractions industry. However, in-person experiences that