21 July 2014
accesso® Technology Group plc
("accesso" or the "Group")
Contract Wins
- Accesso expands client base in the cultural sector -
- Six new attractions select Siriusware solutions -
accesso® Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to the global attractions and leisure industry, is pleased to announce that Siriusware has signed six new contracts with cultural attractions in the US.
Agreements have been signed with several popular attractions including: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (De Young and Legion of Honor Museum); the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry ("OMSI"); the Capital Wheel at National Harbor; Greek Peak Mountain Resort; and iFLY Denver for a variety of Siriusware Salespoint Solutions that include eCommerce, Front Gate, Access Control, Group Sales, Memberships, Kiosks and Retail.
These wins illustrate the strength of the Siriusware offering as accesso continues to expand its growth in the US with eCommerce and ticketing technology.
Commenting on the news, Tom Burnet, Chief Executive Officer of Accesso said:
"I am very pleased to be announcing these wins today which see our client base expanding in the cultural sector. It is a testament to the flexibility of the Siriusware platform coupled with easy integration with existing data systems that these six new venues have selected our systems. We are thrilled to be working alongside these top cultural attractions as we continue to grow our client base across all key markets and verticals."
For further information, please contact:
accesso Technology Group plc |
+44 (0)118 934 7400 |
Tom Burnet, Chief Executive Officer |
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John Alder, Chief Financial Officer |
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FTI Consulting, LLP |
+44 (0)20 3727 1000 |
Matt Dixon, Lucy Delaney, Jessica Liebmann |
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Canaccord Genuity Limited |
+44 (0)20 7523 8000 |
Simon Bridges, Cameron Duncan, Brendan Gulston |
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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® 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 LoQueueSM 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 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco:
The highly regarded DeYoung and Legion of Honor Museums are encompassed by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. In a new and unique partnership with Cloud for Good, Siriusware is providing a complete, integrated and state-of-the-the art solution for this respected group of museums.
For more information -- www.famsf.org
About The Minneapolis Institute of Arts:
Located in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis on a campus that covers nearly eight acres (formerly Morrison Park), this major, government-funded public museum features a large collection of approximately 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of world history including paintings, photographs, prints & drawings, textiles, architecture, and decorative arts.
For more information -- new.artsmia.org
About Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI):
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) resides on the east bank of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon and includes a planetarium, submarine, the Empirical Theatre and a featured exhibit hall. OMSI serves an important role in education for Portland and the surrounding communities.
For more information - www.omsi.edu
About the Capital Wheel:
Soaring 180 feet above the Potomac River, National Harbor's newest iconic attraction features incredible views of the White House and Capitol, the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery, City of Alexandria, Prince George's County and the lush parklands throughout the DC-Maryland-Virginia region.
For more information - www.thecapitalwheel.com
Greek Peak Mountain Resort:
Not just for winter sports, Central New York's largest ski area features the beautiful "green" Hope Lake Lodge hotel and waterpark. Three restaurants, a world-class customized spa/fitness center and the 41,000 square foot waterpark make this continuously updated resort an ideal spot for summer or winter vacations.
For more information - greekpeak.net
About iFLY Denver:
Along with iFLY Virginia Beach, iFLY Denver is the second location added to the iFLY family in 2014. Both sites offer the unique and amazing experience of indoor skydiving. Used by experts to practice competitive routines and absolute beginners to experience the thrill of flying, the iFLY attractions present a safe and accessible experience unmatched by any other attraction.
For more information -- skyventurecolorado.com