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BEST UNION SHOWCASES LATEST IN TICKETING TECHNOLOGY AT IAAPA 2016! Best Union exhibited the latest in ticketing and access control technology at the IAAPA Attraction Expo November 15th - 18th in Orlando, Florida. Show attendees enjoyed demonstrations in the newly designed booth (which highlighted Best Union’s ability to support ticketing operations onsite, online and on mobile devices) and found out how Best Union transforms ticketing operations for some of the world's most prestigious attractions.
Recently BOS has been installed at multiple prestigious attractions, including Colonial Williamsburg, Tennessee Aquarium, Zoos Victoria and the Louvre Museum.
Best Union team members from US, UK, Singapore and Italy proudly promoted the Best Overview Solution (BOS)! BOS is the global solution for ticketing, retail POS, access control, stored value cards and online sales, and is installed at theme parks and attractions around the world.
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BEST UNION SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORT SINGAPORE GP 2016! A talented team of resources from Best Union Singapore and Italy successfully supported the 2016 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix! Best Union provided access control and accreditation for this exciting event that took place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit over a three-day weekend (16th - 18th of September). This was the fifteenth round of the 2016 Formula One season, and marked the seventeenth running of the Singapore Grand Prix and the ninth time the race had been held at Marina Bay. Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg won what is thought of as one of the toughest grand prix races on the calendar, and the Best Union team was there to successfully support access control for the hundreds of thousands of fans in attendance over the 3 day event.
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BEST UNION AT 29TH ANNUAL WORLD FEDERATION OF GREAT TOWERS CONFERENCE IN TOKYO Best Union’s Sr. Sales Manager, Scott Sauls, was honored to be a featured speaker at the 29th Annual World Federation of Great Towers (WFGT) held in Tokyo, Japan on September 25th-29th. The Federation’s members gathered in the iconic Tokyo Tower for industry-related best practice discussions, presentations and activities. The World Federation of Great Towers is an “international association of great monuments that includes some of the most famous buildings in the world.” After giving his presentation Scott Sauls said: “I was honored to be invited to speak to such a wonderful group of industry experts. As a system provider for Sky100 in Hong Kong, we understand how truly unique and exceptional these towers are, and enjoy the chance to share our ideas and experiences with the group.”
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ENTA AUSTRALASIA, PART OF BEST UNION, PARTNERS WITH HAYES THEATRE CO.
The Hayes Theatre Co will use the Enta Ticketing and CRM solution to manage their event ticket sales and allow their customers to book seamlessly for upcoming events.
Enta Australasia, part of the Best Union Company, is proud to welcome Hayes Theatre Co to the The use of Enta will provide increased Enta Community using its world leading ticketing, online capability for Memberships, marketing and CRM solution. Subscriptions and Packages, remote access for potential hirers and Named after Australian musical theatre legend substantial marketing and CRM and multiple Helpmann Award winner - Nancye capabilities for the organisation to Hayes AM - the Company which is located in grow its audience numbers and Sydney’s Potts Point, honours the vast history of promote and enhance the cultural Australian Musical Theatre and its practitioners. experiences. With a focus on providing a permanent home for small-scale musical theatre and cabaret, Hayes Theatre Co presents a range of performances, from re-imagined classic musicals, new work from Australia and overseas, cabaret, and children’s productions, and connects with an already established music theatre-loving audience in Sydney. This intimate venue gives audiences the opportunity to enjoy an up-close-and-personal music theatre experience. 06
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“Hayes Theatre Co is delighted to have migrated over to Enta. We are already experiencing a more streamlined and effective means of selling tickets and reporting to our clients. As Hayes Theatre Co continues to grow its database and services we look forward to using the many attributes available in Enta.” Many of Australia’s leading regional theatres are migrating to Enta to give them a best practice and cost effective ticketing and CRM solution. Enta provides organisations with a functionally rich solution that grows with their ever extending needs.
Enta is continuing to win new customers with its extensive and intuitive ticketing and CRM solution and we’re thrilled to partner with the team at Hayes Theatre Company to help them continue to promote the arts and culture to the people of Sydney and Australia,” Enta Australasia Managing Director John Godwin said.
In the past 12 months, Enta Australasia has welcomed a significant number of new customers. This migration has been attributed to the outstanding ticketing and CRM software solution and the attentive and proactive support provided by the Enta Support Team. “This year we have been delighted with the continual increase in new customers and the loyalty of our existing customers with whom many have been partners for a number years. 07
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ESPACE DU MONDE POLAIRE Espace du Monde Polaire is a new leisure and exhibition center in the east of France, which will open in early 2017. This amazing cultural center will offer leisure activities along with exhibitions on the Arctic and Antarctic, and will highlight issues related to climate change. About 50,000 to 70,000 guests are expected each year, and IREC is pleased to be involved with this important project by providing the ticketing and access control solution. Espace du Monde Polaire will open with an optimal system provided by IREC, part of the Best Union Group. The solution will include the implementation of GTS V5, and will consist of four ticketing POS stations, two retail shop POS stations, one reservation station and an access control system with access gate.
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PRINCE ALBERT II OLYMPIC POOL The Olympic-sized swimming pool in the Principality of Monaco, the Prince Albert II, where international competitions can be filmed under water, has been refurbished in order to continue providing these leading technologies to the public. And IREC, part of the Best Union Group, has been retained to set up ten access control points, a ticket vending machine, six booking stations and five retail shop POS stations in order to support a projected increase in visitor numbers. The equipment has now been installed and GTS V5 is expected to be launched in early 2017.
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THE GRAND MUSÉE DU PARFUM IN PARIS IREC, part of the Best Union Group, is busy preparing for the opening of the Grand Musée du Parfum in Paris, and will provide a ticketing solution for this innovative project. The solution provided by IREC will include two ticketing POS stations, a reservation station and the IREC access control system. This ambitious project is a perfect opportunity for IREC to implement their online sales system, GAT 3, and to interface with various online ticket distributors. Visitors of this new museum, established on the well-known rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, will have the opportunity to discover the perfume creation process and the power of scent through an interactive tour.
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CITY OF PARIS DIRECTORATE OF YOUTH AND SPORTS SELECT THE IREC SOLUTION For a dozen years the City of Paris has trusted IREC, part of the Best Union Group, to equip all their museums and swimming pools with the GTS V5 solution. Most recently the Directorate of Youth and Sports in Paris decided to install ticket vending machines at some of their swimming-pools, and IREC has been chosen again to be part of the project. IREC’s recognized expertise enabled the innovative design of equipment, and now 26 ticket vending machines with barcode and RFID technology will be installed in May 2017.
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CITÉ DE L’ÉCONOMIE ET DE LA MONNAIE Initiated by the Bank of France, the Cité de l’Economie et de la Monnaie in Paris will be open to the public in 2018 as an attraction for tourists who are interested in economic issues. About 100.000 tourists are expected each year. This educational project will be supported by the installation of IREC’s GTS V5 solution. IREC, part of the Best Union Group, will provide a solution to manage reservations, ticketing, access control (with barcode and RFID technology) and ticket vending machines (with multi-language interface). All visitors will have the opportunity to buy tickets online and plan their visit in advance thanks to the IREC online sales solution, GAT3.
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CITÉ DU CHOCOLAT VALRHONA Located at the site of the historic Valrhona chocolate factory, the Cité du Chocolat, reveals a glimpse behind the scenes to visitors, from harvest to the making of chocolate, throughout a fun and educational course. Since its opening in 2003, 220,000 visitors have already visited the Cité. Recently, in order to better manage the visitor experience, the Cité decided to install IREC’s GTS V5 solution with a powerful access control system, two ticketing POS stations and two booking stations. Tourists can also buy their tickets online thanks to IREC’s online sales solution, GAT 3.
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PAULTONS PARK CHOOSE BEST UNION’S BEST OVERVIEW SYSTEM Best Union UK Ltd, has been chosen as a partner by Hampshire-based Paultons Park, one of the UK’s leading Family Theme Parks, to deliver their ongoing ticketing systems requirement and sales solutions. Paultons Family Theme Park has over 70 wonderful rides and attractions for all the family including LOST KINGDOM, an amazing Dinosaur Theme Park World featuring two world-class family rollercoasters, life-like animatronic dinosaurs and Jurassic themed family rides.
For the start of the 2017 season Paultons Park will be using Best Union’s Best Overview System (BOS), enabling real time ticket management with the assurance that high volume sales are handled efficiently through one central system. BOS will also be integrated with the on-Park EPOS system and with systems of other third party partners.
Paultons is also home to the world’s first and UK exclusive Peppa Pig World in which youngsters can discover Peppa’s World in nearly 3 acres of fully themed fun. In addition there are many other big rides, small rides, play areas, entertainments and an extensive collection of exotic birds and animals, all set within 140 acres of the beautiful New Forest National Park. 14
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Stephen Lorton, Commercial Director of Paultons Park said: “Whilst our existing ticketing system has given sterling service for over 8 years we had effectively outgrown it and started to lack the functionality we required to take us forward. The effective management of ticket sales is critical and we are looking forward to working with the team at Best Union UK as we move towards a successful integration and launch. The cross-platform flexibility that BOS offers and its ability to interface with existing systems will provide a ticketing platform that will support the Park’s growth and development well into the future”. Commenting John Gibson, Managing Director of Best Union UK Ltd agrees: “We are delighted to partner with Paultons Park, a superbly run family-orientated business that offers a hugely entertaining day out for everybody. With BOS we believe we can help Paultons Park expand and monitor their sales, as well improve their marketing efficiency. We look forward to a long, happy and fruitful relationship.” 15
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LUNEUR PARK HAS FINALLY REOPENED! Via delle Tre Fontane, 100 - Roma Luneur Park has now reopened after an eight year hiatus. Previously open from 1953 to 1998, Italy’s oldest theme park has been completely renovated and remodeled and now offers a fresh new entertainment experience. TMaster, the ticketing and access control system recently acquired by Best Union, has been chosen to manage admissions to the park which lies in Rome's EUR district and covers an area of over 7,000 hectares. Luneur offers an innovative ticketing option where, in addition to admission tickets, rechargeable wristbands may be purchased and managed through Best Union’s flexible TMaster system.The system, chosen by the management for its unique capabilities, enables guests to recharge wristbands either at the recharge points or through a mobile app which allows visitors to easily manage their visit.
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Since opening, Luneur has been completely sold out every weekend, with most tickets presold online or via the mobile app. The management teams at Luneur and Best Union are now working on further solutions to optimize the park’s results, starting from booking process. And, throughout the Christmas season, Luneur Park’s Christmas Village is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday to let kids of all ages meet Santa Claus and his magical helpers. For further information visit www.luneurpark.it
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THE FLORENTINE CIVIC MUSEUMS CHOSE TMASTER On November 8, 2016 a new ticketing and access control management solution was implemented at the Florentine Civic Museums, which include Palazzo Vecchio, Museo Novecento, Museo Santa Maria Novella, Cappella Brancacci, Museo Stefano Bardini, Fondazione Salvatore Romano and other smaller museums.
Florence’s model is a test case for the implementation of an integrated “town-friendly” system which is both advanced and easy to use, and which is suitable for large flows of tourists.
Previously handled by Best Union’s TLite system, the Florentine Civic Museums are now managed by our newly acquired TMaster solution, and is integrated with access control and on-line sale systems. In addition, plans are in place to increase the number of information locations at hotels in order to offer tourists presale services dedicated to Florence’s museums and theatres.
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DALĂŒ EXPERIENCE BOLOGNA, Palazzo Belloni Now through May 7, 2017 The Dali Experience presents 200 works of Start your Dali Experience now by art from the “Dali Universe" collection, one of purchasing a ticket at VIVATICKET! the richest testaments to Dali's artistic history, within an interactive, multimedia journey that invites the visitor on an engaging and participatory experience. The collection includes 22 museum sculptures, 10 glass pieces created at the end of the 1960s with the famous Daum Nancy glassware, 12 golden objects, more than 100 drawings taken from 10 illustrated books and 4 monumental sculptures, placed at strategic points throughout the historic city center. The Dali Experience is a multi-dimensional voyage ranging from drawings, to sculptures to a virtual dimension that goes beyond space and time. Visitors will become immersed in the artist's limitless imagination and his contribution to 20th Century culture in the areas of cinema, fashion, design, advertising, literature, cooking and new technologies. 19
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MANZONI AUDITORIUM: BEST UNION ON STAGE!
The 2016-2017 Season of the Manzoni Auditorium Theatre, based in Bologna, started with the pursuit of great musical quality under the experienced artistic direction of Maestro Giorgio Zagnoni. Music that spans all genres is the main attraction along with dance, literature, visual arts and acting.
Odessa National Ballet, and the Puppini Sisters will celebrate Christmas, whilethe iconic group Simple Minds will perform an acoustic show dedicated to its fans.
This season is dedicated to the great masters of the 19th and 20th Centuries, conducted and performed by world famous directors and soloists, including: Mikhail Pletnev, Khatia Buniatishvili, Pietari Inkinen, Ziyu He, John Neschling, Nicholas Angelich, Giorgio Zagnoni, Hirofumi Yoshida, Daniel Lozakovich, Georges Prêtre, Mischa Damev. Onstage Miguel Angel Zotto and Daiana Guspero’s tango steps will give way to the
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The Auditorium recently hosted the superstar tenor Juan Diego Flรณrez whose performance (one of the few planned all over Europe) gave wide visibility to the venue. And, finally, the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna will celebrate the New Year with a rich selection of famous traditional waltzes as well as with the most beautiful compositions by Verdi, Chopin, Delibes, Strauss, Borodin, Dvoล รกk and Prokofiev. Best Union is proud to support the Manzoni Auditorium and all the artists on stage with staffing and ticketing services.
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COSMOFOOD 2016: KITCHEN IS THE SHOW The curtain falls at the Vicenza Fair on Cosmofood 2016. The new arena crowded during the show cooking is the postcard of this edition which was attended by 450 companies and more than 40,000 visitors. "The Arena for events - explains Mauro Grandi, Cosmofood director - was a gamble that we won. Lorenzo Cogo, Giuliano Baldessari, Chiara Maci and Ernst Knam were the four main guests who animated it. We collected a great interest, both among fans - who wanted to know them closely - that among the professionals, who knew that they could learn from their cooking show and their cooking classes". The large inflow of operators confirmed the professional vocation of Cosmofood, whose pavilions dedicated to the catering equipment were constantly packed.
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