Connect&GO, a leading global provider of integrated technology and RFID solutions for the attractions industry, is collaborating with ARENA23, a groundbreaking indoor multi-sport amusement park that is set to open in mid-2024.
ARENA23 is the brainchild of NBA player and Fox Sports college basketball pundit Casey Jacobsen. The attraction is expected to become the leading indoor multi-sport amusement park in the US, engaging visitors with a variety of innovative activities.
Integrated functionality
This new venue aims to provide guests with an unprecedented and cutting-edge experience by utilizing RFID wearables and Connect&GO’s completely integrated platform. The venue offers an immersive blend of sports and technology with more than 20 high-tech simulators, including a first-ever full-size quarterback football simulator, and a boxing simulator with a motion-tracking punch bag.
With the help of RFID wristbands and Connect&GO’s fully equipped attractions management platform, Konnect, the facility will be able to easily integrate functionality such as eCommerce, point-of-sale, cashless transactions, F&B, and waivers. Konnect uses unique Virtual Wallet technology and real-time data to guarantee a seamless and efficient experience for users, in contrast to older platforms that function in silos.
Jacobsen comments: “Connect&GO’s platform is very sophisticated and offers us the flexibility we need to curate exceptional on-site experiences for our guests, but more importantly, their team is truly committed to our success. There are so many point-of-sale companies out there, but the Connect&GO team has impressed me from day one with their visionary mindset and their dedication to helping us grow and evolve through innovative technology.”
Dominic Gagnon, CEO of Connect&GO, says: “We are thrilled to partner with ARENA23 in this groundbreaking venture. Our mission at Connect&GO is to redefine the possibilities of entertainment through seamless, integrated technology. ARENA23’s commitment to innovation and creating a dynamic, connected ecosystem aligns perfectly with our vision. Together, we look forward to setting new benchmarks in the family entertainment industry, delivering experiences that captivate and inspire.”
Connect&GO continues to achieve exceptional growth and is fortifying its position as a leader in integrated attractions management technology. The company’s innovative technologies are having an impact around the world, with a rise in new client announcements in the US and Europe, including Triple Play Family Fun Park and five new Looping Group parks for 2024.
Last month, Connect&GO announced that it has entered into a new collaboration with Splash Kingdom Family Waterparks to help drive revenue and simplify operations using fully integrated technology.
