Contract Win

RNS Number : 9999X

Accesso Technology Group PLC

20 January 2014

 



20 January 2014

accesso® Technology Group plc

("accesso" or the "Group")

Contract Win

- Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix & Hawaii to install accesso eCommerce solution -

- Premier now using accesso Passport solutions across all attractions -

accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to the global attractions and leisure industry, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Premier Parks, LLC ("Premier") to provide online ticketing and eCommerce support for two Wet 'n' Wild water parks in North America.

In addition to nine other leisure venues operated by Premier, the accesso Passport ticketing suite's eCommerce solution will be leveraged at its newest sites; at both Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix and Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. These new parks were purchased in November 2013 by CNL Lifestyle Properties and  are operated by Premier. 

Last year the Group signed a five year agreement with Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix to install the accesso LoQueue Qband solution. This new contract expands that existing relationship with the park as well as deepening the strong affiliation with Premier.  The park is home to over 30 slides and attractions for thrill seekers and families alike and features the world's only Maximum Velocity Duelling H2O Water Coasters. Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii is Hawaii's only Water Park and the number one family attraction and  number one local attraction on the island.

The accesso Passport ticketing suite's eCommerce solution will allow both parks to offer a comprehensive online shopping experience including: advance sales of items such as admission tickets, parking, meal vouchers, tours, merchandise, and birthday parties. Integrated within the venue's current website, the accesso Passport solution delivers increased guest conversion by keeping guests engaged throughout the browsing process.

Commenting on the news, Tom Burnet, Chief Executive of accesso said:

"I am delighted to be announcing this agreement with Premier Parks today. We know partners like Premier rely on a technology platform that can process huge guest demand while also being responsive enough to adapt to rapid changes and ongoing updates. Not only does Accesso Passport make it even easier for guests to buy tickets, it also enables operators to drive greater revenue with increased opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell. It is a testament to the quality of our solutions that Premier have once again chosen Accesso to provide our industry leading eCommerce platform to yet more parks under their operation."

Hugh Eichelberger, COO for Premier Parks said:

"Accesso has a proven track record with Premier Parks and has delivered outstanding results at all the other parks we operate. Both of these Wet 'n' Wild properties require an online and mobile ticketing solution that offers a top notch guest experience while driving exceptional sales performance and Accesso Passport offers that track record and reliability."

For further information, please contact:

accesso Technology Group plc	[phone]
Tom Burnet, Chief Executive Officer
John Alder, Chief Financial Officer
FTI Consulting, LLP	[phone]
Matt Dixon, Lucy Delaney, Jessica Liebmann
Canaccord Genuity Limited	[phone]
Simon Bridges, Cameron Duncan, Brendan Gulston

accesso® Technology Group: about us

accesso (AIM: ACSO) is the premier technology solutions provider to the global attractions and leisure industry. Our patented and award-winning solutions drive increased revenue for attraction operators by significantly improving the most important part of an attraction visit: the guest experience.  Our solutions add value to operators at every point in the guest journey:

·      We drive attendance

The accesso Passport^SM ticketing suite is a comprehensive, easy-to-use cloud solution that processes many millions of ticket and season passes every year, enabling operators to maximise up-sell and cross-sell with ease to drive greater revenue.

·      We handle payments

Our payment gateway carries level 1 PCI security certification and 24/7 support.  It provides the tools, security and support operators need to drive sales and has so far processed more than $5 billion in transactions.

·      We take guests out of line

Since 2001 over nine million guests have used a patented accesso LoQueue^SM solution to queue less, ride more, enjoy a better experience and increase their in-attraction spend.

·      We simplify point-of-sale

We offer a comprehensive point-of-sale solution through software modules combine ticketing, membership, retail, food/beverage transactions, rentals, credit card processing and many other functions into in a single system eliminating the need for separate systems and databases.

·      We increase engagement

accesso enables operators to engage more deeply and profitably with guests: pre-sale, in-attraction or post-visit.  Our mobile apps have provided more than 2.75 million people with rich iOS and Android content to better plan their visit, buy their ticket on-the-go and unlock new experiences within an attraction. 

Over 400 attractions worldwide currently employ accesso technology - from theme parks, to water parks, cultural attractions and sporting events ski and snow parks.  We are proud that our solutions are trusted by the majority of the leading names in the leisure industry, including Six Flags Entertainment, Cedar Fair Entertainment Merlin Entertainments, International Speedway Corporation, Palace Entertainment, Compagnie des Alpes, and Herschend Family Entertainment.

accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.

For more information visit www.accesso.com 

About Premier Parks, LLC

Premier Parks, LLC operates theme and water parks throughout the United States including Elitch Gardens (Denver, CO); Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ); Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii (Kapolei, HI); Frontier City Theme Park and White Water Bay (Oklahoma City, OK): Nashville Shores Water Park (Nashville, TN): Ocean Breeze Water Park (Virginia Beach);Rapids Water Park (West Palm Beach, FL) and Clementon Amusement Park and Splash World (Clementon, NJ).  Wet 'n' Wild SplashTown is operated by Premier Parks, LLC on a long-term lease from CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

 

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