Walibi Holland Renews Virtual Queuing Partnership with accesso®

TWYFORD, United Kingdom, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider for attractions and venues worldwide, has renewed its agreement with Walibi Holland – a longstanding theme park customer located in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands – for use of its 100% Virtual Queuing model through 2021, carrying the park through its summer season reopening, slated for April of this year.

In May 2020, Walibi Holland – owned by Compagnie des Alpes – expanded its partnership with accesso to pivot operations in response to unique challenges presented by COVID-19. Already having accesso's patented virtual queuing solution in place as a premium service option for its guests prior to the pandemic, the operator made the forward-thinking decision to implement 100% Virtual Queuing powered by accesso, allowing all of its guests to leverage the formerly premium add-on at a number of rides throughout the park, all through the convenience of their mobile devices.

The 100% Virtual Queuing model not only supported Walibi Holland's operational needs, but also played a crucial role in maintaining overall guest satisfaction for the park's 2020 season, keeping it on par with 2019 levels despite the challenging year. And, illustrating the incredible impact that well-integrated technology can have on building brand loyalty and boosting in-park spend, an end-of-season evaluation showed that more than three quarters of Walibi Holland guests made food and beverage purchases during their time in a virtual queue, and a majority of guests noted they would be more likely to return to the park for future visits if virtual queuing remained in place.

Now, with renewal of the 100% Virtual Queuing model, Walibi Holland is setting the stage for a safe and enjoyable visit for guests eager to return to the adrenaline-packed thrills awaiting them on-site. In preparation for the 2021 season, accesso will debut all-new virtual queuing functionality to support its partners, including ride sorting by wait time for guests, the ability for one group to split up and join separate ride queues, operator tools to accommodate for guests arriving at the park later in the day and more.

"Through our expanded partnership with Accesso over the past year, we've seen firsthand the power the right technology can have in regaining traction during such precarious times, especially when that technology has been reimagined to meet the needs and demands of the day," said Mascha van Till, director of Walibi Holland. "The Accesso 100% Virtual Queuing model has allowed us to safely operate at a higher capacity than we originally expected, as it allows us to properly maintain physical distancing. As we continue to navigate new and unique challenges related to the pandemic, we are excited to be extending our virtual queuing agreement with Accesso as we welcome back our treasured guests for another thrilling summer season."

Every year, accesso's virtual queuing technology empowers millions of guests to step out of physical lines at theme parks and attractions around the world. The solution dynamically adjusts to unpredictable variables such as guest flow and operational changes – unlike more traditional ride reservation systems – allowing operators like Walibi Holland to employ real-time capacity optimization and real-time communication with guests.

"Over the last year, we've seen many technologies that were originally designed as 'quick fixes' to temporary challenges emerge as mainstay, must-have innovations for operators seeking to rise above the pandemic and thrive in its wake," said Steve Brown, accesso CEO. "We are honored to stand by the side of Walibi Holland – an incredibly progressive, innovative partner – and serve as an extension of their team as they continue to deliver unforgettable memories to their guests, both now and into the future."

Using accesso's smartphone powered Qsmart^SM virtual queuing platform is quick and easy. After selecting a ride or attraction on their mobile device – removing yet another potential point of physical contact – guests are placed in a virtual queue and a countdown begins. When it's their turn to ride, guests are notified to proceed to the attraction. Park attendants conduct a contactless scan of the QR code on the guest's smartphone to redeem the ride reservation.

Additionally, accesso's back-end solution configuration allows operators to offer virtual queuing at multiple service levels – including preservation of a premium option for guests interested in enhancing their experience – a key factor to maintaining or rebuilding revenue generation while providing new, innovative ways to heighten guest safety.

About accesso Technology Group, plc

At accesso, we believe technology has the power to redefine the guest experience. Our patented and award-winning solutions drive increased revenue for attractions operators while improving the guest experience. Currently serving over 1,000 venues in 30 countries around the globe, accesso's solutions help our clients streamline operations, generate increased revenues, improve guest satisfaction and harness the power of data to educate business and marketing decisions.

accesso invests heavily in research and development because our industries demand it, our clients benefit from it and it makes a positive impact on the guest experience.

Our commitment to improving the guest experience and helping our clients increase revenue is the core of our business. Our technology solutions allow venues to increase the volume and range of on- and off-site spending, and to drive increased transaction-based revenue through cutting-edge ticketing, point-of-sale, virtual queuing, distribution and experience management software.

Many of our team members come from backgrounds working within the attractions and cultural industry. In this way, we are experienced operators who run a technology company serving attractions operators, versus a technology company that happens to serve the market. Our staff understands the day-to-day operations of managing complex venues and the challenges this creates, and together we strive to provide our clients and their guests with technology that empowers them to do more and enjoy more. From our agile development team to our dedicated client service specialists, every team member knows that their passion, integrity, commitment, teamwork and innovation are what drive our success.

accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.accesso.com. Follow accesso on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Walibi Holland

Walibi Holland is the attraction park in The Netherlands with more than 30 attractions for all ages! With legendary rollercoasters like UNTAMED, Goliath and Lost Gravity, there is no shortage of adrenaline. There are also more than 20 rides that are a little less intense. Whether you come alone, with a group of friends or with your family, Walibi Holland has spectacular rides for everyone for the perfect day out! Walibi Holland is part of Companie des Alpes, world leader for ski areas and one of the main European leaders for theme parks, such as Parc Astérix, Futuroscope, Walibi Belgium and many more.

SOURCE accesso Technology Group plc