01/10/2012      Six Flags and accesso Extend Long-term Partnership

accesso to Continue Providing Six Flags Online Ticketing and eCommerce Through 2017

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, and accesso, a leading provider of commerce solutions, announced the signing of a new six-year agreement to continue leveraging accesso's ticketing and ecommerce solutions for Six Flags' 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Six Flags will use accesso's latest innovation in eCommerce, accesso SHOPLAND 4.0, which seamlessly incorporates a wide range of features including product up-selling and cross-selling, as well as support for a variety of unique promotional concepts.


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11/18/2011      accesso MOBILE named Best New Product by IAAPA

ORLANDO, Fla. (16-November-2011) accesso MOBILE, the attraction industry's first comprehensive mobile content and commerce solution, has been recognized as Best New Product 2011 for Technology Applied to Amusements by the International Association of Amusement Park and Attractions (IAAPA) during the association's annual Attractions Expo taking place this week in Orlando.

accesso MOBILE helps attractions communicate park, activity and event information to guests as well as sell tickets through a branded iPhone app, Android app and mobile-optimized website. Six zoos have deployed the mobile solution, as has the Daytona International Speedway, Homestead Miami Speedway and Holiday World. Cedar Fair also recently announced it will utilize the premier online commerce and mobile technology across its renowned portfolio of parks beginning in 2012.
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10/31/2011      Lake Mary firm helps Cedar Fair go mobile

A local ticketing-software company has landed a new deal with Cedar Fair Entertainment Co.

Cedar Fair announced last week that it has hired Lake Mary-based Accesso LLC to revamp its online ticket sales and to launch mobile-device ticketing. Cedar Fair, which operates 18 amusement parks and water parks in North America, will use Accesso's e-commerce platform and launch Accesso's mobile web and app technology, including mobile ticketing, which allows guests to purchase their tickets on a mobile device such as a smartphone and to scan the device at the park to gain entry.

Both companies have ties to the Walt Disney Co.'s theme-park business. Cedar Fair's president is Matt Ouimet, a former president of Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. Accesso's chief executive is Steve Brown, who was once Disney World's top ticket executive.

Accesso's clients also include Six Flags Inc.
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10/25/2011      CEDAR FAIR CHOOSES ACCESSO TO DRIVE E-COMMERCE PLATFORM

Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, is pleased to announce that it has engaged accesso, a leading provider of commerce solutions, to utilize their premier online commerce and mobile technology across its renowned portfolio of parks.
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10/18/2011      accesso Introduces SHOPLAND 4.0

LAKE MARY, Fla. (19-October-2011) - accesso today announced the release of SHOPLAND 4.0, the latest version of its award-winning online ticketing and eCommerce platform for the attractions industry. The updated solution includes a range of functional enhancements that make it easier for attractions to meet the growing demands and expectations of guests who opt to purchase tickets and other products online.

"Shopland 4.0 features the latest technological innovations and reinforces our commitment to help attractions use their online marketplace to drive significant revenue upside," said Steve Brown, accesso CEO. "This approach keeps our clients ecommerce initiatives current and allows them to continue to deliver an outstanding experience for their guests while also improving their bottom line."
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06/12/2011      Zoos Wild About Apps

A growing number of zoos across the U.S. are launching mobile websites and smart-phone applications as they rebrand themselves for the iPod generation. Historically viewed as a more passive experience, zoos like the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Houston Zoo, and Memphis Zoo have embraced the mobile app phenomenon to offer a richer and more engaging guest experience.
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04/05/2011      The Cost of Doing Business

Jennifer Salopek, Examines the Cost of Doing Business in the April Issue of FunWorld: From packages to payment plans and everything in between, a wide-ranging look at pricing strategies throughout the industry.
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03/01/2011      Blooloop Interview with accesso's TJ Christensen: Leveraging Mobile Technology to Enhance Guest Experience

Blooloop's Chad Emerson caught up with TJ Christensen, Director of Business Development at accesso to discuss why attractions should "stay ahead of the curve".
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12/08/2010      accesso listed at #4 on the Tech 500 List

If the economy is any indicator of what's to come in the next few years, things aren't looking too good for most startups. Yet, against the odds, 500 tech startups have seen positive growth over the last few years, and are projected to continue growing, according to Lead411's Technology 500 list.
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11/16/2010      Smart Phones Draw Parks' Attention

Sometime early next year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will unveil a mobile-phone application that boosters say will put the Ohio attraction on par with anything the theme-park industry's biggest players can offer guests.

The application - which will be available for both iPhones and smart phones that use the Android operating system - will, like other applications already used by attractions, allow guests to access information such as park maps and show schedules. What will make it unique is that it will enable visitors to buy tickets and zoo memberships directly from their phones.

"The idea is to make it easy for our guests to be able to do things like buy a ticket on their mobile devices and then walk in the door," said Gregg Oosterbann, information-technology director for the Columbus Zoological Parks Association, whose zoo draws 1.9 million visitors a year. "Looking at the huge number of people who are carrying mobile devices, it helps us get people through the line quicker."

Although the technology will debut in Columbus, it was born in Central Florida.

It was developed by accesso, a 10-year-old ticketing-software company in Lake Mary that has 21 employees and a client list ranging from Six Flags to CoCo Key Water Resorts.
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10/18/2010      accesso Launches Attraction Industry's First Integrated Mobile Content and Commerce Platform

accesso MOBILE becomes the industry's first fully-integrated mobile visitor experience and revenue enhancement solution. accesso MOBILE is a customizable and cost effective mobile solution offering attractions the ability to dynamically communicate with their visitors through a branded iPhone or Android application, as well as a mobile optimized website.
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09/01/2010      The Columbus Zoo: A Bottom-Line Focus on Guest Experience

In recent years the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has experienced tremendous growth and received national recognition for its guest-friendly, revenue-enhancing approach to pursuing conservation through successful business operations. In fact, last year the Zoo achieved a record-breaking 2.2 million attendance figure and was rated the #1 Zoo in America by USA Travel Guide.

Columbus Zoo set a course for this unprecedented growth when plans began for the destination's dramatic 2008 expansion including the addition of a second gated attraction, Zoombezi Bay Waterpark, and a comprehensive new entrance. The sweeping expansion seemed to be the perfect time to upgrade the Zoo's ticketing and membership technology as well.

Zoo leadership began extensive research to find a company that could deliver on their near-term needs including enhanced eCommerce, group sales, point of sale, membership processing, and access control solutions. Expected ongoing growth meant that the new ticketing solution must also be able to expand with future development including a more sophisticated answer for managing donor, member, corporate and group relationships. A priority was also placed on choosing a solution that would not place extra burden on existing staff. In the end, the decision was made to partner with Orlando, Florida based accesso.
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07/17/2010      Brevard Zoo Continues Progressive History With New Technology

For Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten and team, calling yourselves "the small zoo that does big things" is a tall order. However, it's something this organization takes to heart in everything they do from animal care and education to community involvement and operations.

In 2009, Brevard Zoo took a huge step to accommodate its present success and future growth. A planned overhaul of the Zoo's front entrance and ticketing system turned into an upgrade of the Zoo's entire admissions, commerce, sales and technology programs. Cash registers, manual ticket handling and time-consuming operations were replaced by state-of-the-art solutions used by some of the biggest zoos and attractions in the country.
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07/15/2010      Country Springs Hotel, Water Park & Conference Center Selects accesso As Online Ticketing Provider

Country Springs Hotel Water Park and Conference Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin has chosen accesso to deliver comprehensive electronic ticketing and access control solutions for the resort's year round indoor water park. Country Springs Water Park now offers guests a new, themed, online shopping experience designed to streamline the purchase process and enhance resort revenue.
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07/08/2010      Nashville Shores Waterpark Chooses accesso As Its Full Service Ticketing Provider

Nashville Shores will utilize accesso's fully hosted ticketing and commerce solutions which are currently used by many of the country's largest visitor attractions. Award winning accesso SHOPLAND provides a seamless, intuitive online commerce experience resulting in increased advance ticket sales and improved guest satisfaction. accesso's onsite ticketing system includes comprehensive functionality for front gate sales, season pass sales, and group sales technology designed specifically for waterparks, attractions and zoos.
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04/07/2010      Adrenaline Family Entertainment Names accesso as Exclusive Ticketing Provider

Adrenaline Family Entertainment (AFE), an Oklahoma based theme park management company, has expanded its current relationship with accesso, a leader in ticketing and electronic commerce, by naming accesso as AFE's exclusive ticketing provider.
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03/17/2010      Blooloop interview with accesso Janel Pisorchik: How Biometrics Became Part of Theme Park Ticketing

In an exclusive Blooloop interview Janel Pisorchik, Director of Business Operations of accesso, shares her unique perspective on the evolution of automated ticketing solutions.
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02/02/2010      CoCo Key Water Resorts Select accesso as New Ticketing and Access Control Provider

CoCo Key Water Resorts, a leading collection of tropical indoor water parks and hotels, has chosen accesso to deliver comprehensive electronic ticketing and access control solutions effective February 1, 2010. CoCo Key water parks now offer guests a new, themed, online shopping experience designed to streamline the purchase process and enhance resort revenue.
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01/05/2010      The Future of Attractions Ticketing

accesso CEO, Steve Brown provides his vision for the future of attraction ticketing in this exclusive FUNWORLD article. From the beginning of electronic ticketing through the newest mobile applicaions, Brown offers his unique perspective on how embracing new technologies can help improve ticket sales as well as the guest experience.
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11/09/2009      accesso's New Self-Service Ticketing Kiosk Makes Admission a Breeze for Gated Attractions

accesso successfully launched their self-service ticketing kiosk software, accesso BREEZE, this summer, making admission transactions and park access a quick and easy process for patrons and operators of one of the country's most popular theme parks, Six Flags Great Adventure.
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11/02/2009      Blooloop interview with accesso CEO, Steven K. Brown: The Truth About Theme Park Ticketing

In an exclusive Blooloop interview Steven K. Brown, CEO of accesso, shares his unique perspective on ticketing strategies and the importance of eCommerce.
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11/01/2009      Test Drive Award-Winning Ticketing Solutions at the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 in Las Vegas

The full suite of accesso ticketing solutions will be available to experience firsthand at the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada November 17 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, exhibit exhibit #1131.

 

09/01/2009      Brevard Zoo Selects accesso to Provide Full Venue Ticketing Solution

The recently expanded Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida has chosen ticketing and commerce solution provider, accesso, to launch the noted attraction's first electronic ticketing system.
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09/01/2009      Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Selects accesso as New Ticketing Provider

The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard has chosen accesso to provide comprehensive online and onsite ticketing, access control, and real-time reporting for the storied PGA TOUR event at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, FL.
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08/26/2009      accesso Launches Third Party Online Sales Solution

accesso AFFILIATE, an extension of the company's award‐winning breakthrough eCommerce solution, is being utilized by attractions across the US to expand their distribution network and drive top‐line revenue growth.
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07/13/2009      accesso Expands Leadership Team

accesso has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointments of TJ Christensen as Director, Business Development and Janel Pisorchik as Director, Business Operations. Both are hospitality industry veterans with extensive experience in ticketing and operations.
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11/18/2008      accesso Wins 2008 Best New Product Award From IAAPA

Orlando based international ticketing and electronic commerce provider, accesso, took home IAAPA's award for Best New Product in the Revenue and Admission Control category for its streamlined new ecommerce solution.
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11/17/2008      Integrated Direct Marketing

accesso announces the addition of comprehensive direct marketing capabilities to its innovative ticketing and eCommerce solutions.
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11/17/2008      accesso Partners With Alvarado To Offer Biometric Turnstile Solution

Biometric entry control, used by large destination theme parks, is now accessible to the broader attractions marketplace via a new biometric access control solution developed by Alvarado Manufacturing and integrated with Alvarado's ParkAdmission entry control system and accesso's ticketing solution.

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08/11/2008      Six Flags Signs Four Year Agreement With accesso

Six Flags Theme Parks extended it's agreement with accesso to continue providing eCommerce services for it's parks located across North America.
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