Sneak Peek of Gateway Ticketing Systems at AZA 2020 Virtual Annual Conference

Gilbertsville, PA (August 27, 2020) – Gateway Ticketing Systems®, the world leader in guest journey solutions for zoos and aquariums, is sponsoring and exhibiting at AZA 2020 Virtual Annual Conference from September 14 – 18. Since this is the first time Gateway will be exhibiting 100% remotely at AZA from their virtual booth, they developed some first-time assets to help make the show engaging and relevant for their booth visitors.

New Video about the Galaxy Guest Journey Solution

Gateway recently released a new video highlighting the features and functions of their Galaxy Guest Journey Solution specifically for Zoos & Aquariums. Learn how Galaxy handles your ticketing, marketing and operational needs. Then how it collects all the behavioral and transactional data, giving you a complete view of each guest and allowing you to personalize every visit.

Gateway is Hosting a HAPPY Hour Monday Evening

On Monday Evening, Sept. 14 from 5 – 7 PM EST, Gateway is holding a Zoo and Aquarium Happy Hour. Hosted by Derek Chapin and Jamie Flaherty from Gateway, the team and attendees will just be hanging out and catching up with the friends and colleagues they won’t get to physically see at the show this year. So stop by Gateway’s booth around 5 PM on Monday to access the happy hour, or click the link below at that time.

Special AZA 2020 Virtual Installment of Webinar Wednesdays

Gateway Ticketing will hold a special installment of their Webinar Wednesday series just for Zoos & Aquariums during the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Virtual Conference. Join them and several panelists from Zoos and Aquariums like yours as they discuss best practices for delivering your very best guest experience now and when you reopen, despite coronavirus.

They’ve already locked in panelists from The San Diego Zoo and Aquarium of the Pacific.

You can register for this special event at their booth during the show, or…

Live Chat Available During the Show

The virtual booth platform during AZA does not support live video chat, only text chat. However, Gateway has created a live video chat option that will be accessible from their booth during the show. Just click on the link for Live Chat in their booth and you’ll be taken to a Microsoft Teams session where someone from the team will be available to chat about Galaxy, the weather, or even your cutest pet photos.

Speaking of Cutest Pet Photos

Gateway will be running a Cutest Pets of AZA 2020 Photo Contest for the duration of the show. Come to the booth and submit your cutest pet photos for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Then vote for who you think should win.

Who Will Be At The Booth?

Gateway Ticketing will be represented by Derek Chapin and Charles Broschart at AZA this year. Those who have been in the industry may recognize Derek, who formerly worked for Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and now works as a Business Solutions Manager with Gateway. Charlie, Partner Development Manager at Gateway, is another industry veteran who is ready to help you through any challenges coronavirus has posed to your venue. You’ll likely also get cameos from some other Gateway employees who have attended AZA in the past, including Jamie Flaherty, Kelly Bules, Randy Josselyn, Steve Bell and Chad Wallace.

Gateway’s Salespeople, Chad and Steve, will also be available for pre-booked meetings during the show. To pre-schedule a time to speak with Chad or Steve about how Galaxy can help improve your guest experience, click the button below.