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 isthe brainchild of NBA player and Fox Sports college basketball pundit Casey Jacobsen. The attractionis expected tobecomethe leadingindoor multi-sport amusementpark 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 amotion-tracking punchbag.
With the help of RFID wristbands and Connect&GO's fully equippedattractions management platform, Konnect, the facility will be able to easily integrate functionality such aseCommerce, point-of-sale, cashless transactions, F&B, andwaivers. Konnect uses unique Virtual Wallet technology and real-time datato 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 growthand isfortifyingits position as a leader in integrated attractions management technology. The company's innovative technologiesare having an impact around the world, with a rise in new client announcements in the USand Europe, including Triple Play Family Fun Park and five newLooping Group parks for 2024.
Last month, Connect&GO announced that ithas entered into a new collaboration with Splash Kingdom Family Waterparks to help drive revenue and simplify operations using fully integrated technology.
Rebecca Hardy has over 10 years' experience in the culture and heritage sector. She studied Fine Art at university and has written for a broad range of creative organisations including artists, galleries, and retailers. When she's not writing, she spends her time getting lost in the woods and making mud pies with her young son.
