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event ticketing software update

Big Software Update - October 2013

There are software updates and then there are SOFTWARE UPDATES – this is the latter. We’re excited to announce a major software update… A more visual interface Today’s software update builds upon the visual metaphors ThunderTix customers are familiar with, then moves the needle forward even further, with the goal being to get more done in…
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selling restaurant tickets

Spinning Plates & Selling Restaurant Tickets

A documentary film featuring chef Grant Achatz – a pioneer of selling restaurant tickets – puts the spotlight on just how meaningful food can be and the power it has to connect us to one another. Spinning Plates Often eclipsed by the glamour and excitement of fine dining are the stories of the people behind the scenes…
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sports ticketing software

Sports ticketing software - Ticket sale ends with apology

An event featuring Manchester United soccer coach Sir Alex Ferguson went awry because the sports ticketing software only allowed fans to buy one ticket each. Here’s a look at what happened and how to avoid having the issue occur at your event. “Absolutely gutted” It seems there is high demand for ticket to meet famous sports…
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Food Festival Ticketing Software

Trends In Food Festival Ticketing Software

The announcement of an upcoming foodie event contains an interesting bit of information relating to food festival ticketing software. The tickets are being sold in units of “tastes” for food and drink. Here’s a quick look… $25 for 4 food tastes and 2 drink tastes Everyone is familiar with units of measurement like “meter” and…
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New Trend: Pop-up Restaurants Selling Tickets

The trend of restaurants selling tickets in lieu of taking reservations has now expanded to include so-called “pop-up” restaurants – like Travail in Minneapolis Minnesota. Is the increasing momentum of restaurants selling tickets proof that the days of taking telephone reservations are coming to an end? “Get as many butts in the seats as possible.” When the New…
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Festival Event Software

How Festival Ticketing Software Can Fund Grant Programs

Festival ticketing software can help fund grant programs established to attract new participants – and the new participants increase event attendance. Here are some examples of how this self-perpetuating dynamic can applied to your festival. Festival Grant Programs 101 While a deep dive into the vast subject of grants is beyond the scope of this post,…
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Order Fulfillment

Online Ticketing Software: Best Practices for Order Fulfillment

Order fulfillment is the primary task of selling tickets, be it in-person or through online ticketing software. While in-person fulfillment is a relative slam-dunk, online is a slightly different animal, especially when the occasional credit card chargeback is involved. Here are some best practices for order fulfillment and chargebacks. Order Fulfillment Outside the context of…
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restaurant booking software

The Chef's Table As "Rock Concert" With Restaurant Ticketing Software

The chef’s table table dining experience is rapidly becoming a “performance” on par with live music concerts as restaurant owners look to increase per guest revenue. The chef’s table as “rock concert” examples have something in common – restaurant ticketing software. 3 Hour “Performance” Chef’s Table After buying tickets, the audience waits in anticipation. The…
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tour operator reservation software

How to sell guidebooks with tour operator reservation software

All too often busy tour operators miss out on the extra revenue guidebooks generate, presuming the production and distribution is cost prohibitive. But the latest in self-publishing tools and tour operator reservation software make producing and selling guidebooks easier than ever. Here’s how to do it…. The Reference Standard Paul Bland’s ‘The Savannah Walking Tour…
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