accesso® Technology Group (AIM: ACSO) – shares fly on Merlin deal and update
The premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, has announced the signing of an exclusive long term agreement with Merlin Entertainments Group to provide its fully hosted onsite ticketing and eCommerce solutions across the operator’s global portfolio. There was also a short, yet highly positive, trading update.
The initial contract term is for seven years and includes the installation and deployment of the hosted accesso Passport® ticketing solutions. The installation of the solutions will occur across three years and include more than 100 attractions around the world including such recognizable brands as LEGOLAND® Parks, Madame Tussauds™, SEA LIFE and The Eye Brand. Under a pilot program, the accesso Passport® ticketing solutions, which include onsite ticketing, online ticketing and access control, have already been installed in seven attractions across the Merlin portfolio and successfully demonstrated that the solution provides improvements to the guest journey. There is no indication…