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Gateway to showcase latest CRM solution at AZA Annual Conference, Indianapolis Zoo

Gateway to showcase latest CRM solution at AZA Annual Conference, Indianapolis
Charles Read
By Charles ReadSep 01, 2017 1 min read
Charles Read
Charles is co-founder and creative director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.
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Leading ticketing software, admission control and revenue-generating solutions expert, Gateway Ticketing Systems®, will be showcasing its latest CRM innovation at the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference.

This year, the country's largest and most comprehensive event for zoo and aquarium professionals is being hosted by Indianpolis Zoo.

Gateway has wide experience in the zoo and aquarium sector, and currently works with over 30 AZA accredited organisations.

Attendees eager to improve their guests' experience are invited to booth #405 where they will be treated to an in-depth look at Gateway's powerful new customer relationship management solution, CRM Plus | Powered by Galaxy.

CRM Plus has been designed to provide detailed guest purchase and visit information combined with marketing touchpoints to provide a 360-degree view of guests.

AZA accredited organisations currently benefitting from Gateway's expertise include:

  • Aquarium of the Pacific
  • Cincinnati Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Fort Worth Zoo
  • New York Aquarium, Wildlife Conversation Society
  • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
  • San Diego Zoo
Meet representatives from Gateway Ticketing Systems at the AZA Annual Conference, booth #405, from September 9-13, at the Indiana Convention Centre in Indianapolis.
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Charles Read
Charles Read
Charles is co-founder and creative director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.
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