ShoWare™ Signs Contracts with Eight North American Clients

ORLANDO, Fla., April 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to the leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announced eight new or expanded contract wins within its ShoWare division.

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New venues that have signed on to use the ShoWare customizable, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ticket sales and distribution solution include Boyden Cavern Adventures and Tours in Kings Canyon, California; Corsicana Palace Theatre in Corsicana, Texas; the Downtown Grand Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas; and Mount Royal University in Canada.  New promoters include River Rock Entertainment, which has secured the exclusive rights to promote events at The River Stages in Roanoke, Va.; and Maria Luisa Tosatdo, an entertainment promoter based in Sinaloa, Mexico.

Other ShoWare clients that are extending or expanding their relationships include OnStage Tix, and Carolina Crown and the Funk Fest Tour 2015.

"This diverse group of venues and promoters reflects the flexibility of the ShoWare solution, and Accesso's ability to support the ticketing needs of a broad range of venues and events, helping propel us into the position of being one of the largest ticketing providers in the world," said Tom Burnet, accesso CEO. 

About accesso^® Technology Group
accesso (AIM: ACSO) is the premier technology solutions provider to the global attractions and leisure industry. Our patented and award-winning technology solutions drive increased revenue for attraction operators while improving the guest experience.

Our solutions add value to operators at every point of the guest experience with our technology facilitating the key points of contact with their many millions of guests.

• We drive attendance
  The accesso Passport^® and ShoWare™ ticketing suites are comprehensive, easy-to-use cloud solutions that process tens of millions of tickets every year for assigned seat and general admission venues, enabling operators to maximize up-sell and cross-sell with ease to drive greater revenue.
• We handle payments
  Our payment gateway carries level 1 PCI security certification and 24/7 support. It provides the tools, security and support operators need to drive sales and has so far processed more than $5 billion in transactions.
• We take guests out of line
  Since 2001 more than 10 million guests have used a patented accesso LoQueue^SM solution to queue less, ride more, enjoy a better experience and increase in-attraction spend.
• We simplify point-of-sale
  Our Siriusware^® point-of-sale solution offers software modules that combine ticketing, membership, retail, food/beverage transactions, rentals, credit card processing and many other functions into a single system eliminating the need for separate systems and databases.
• We increase engagement
  accesso enables operators to engage more deeply and profitably with guests: pre-sale, in-attraction or post-visit. Our mobile apps have provided millions of guests with rich iOS and Android content to better plan their visit, buy their ticket on-the-go and unlock new experiences within an attraction.

More than 900 attractions and venues worldwide currently employ accesso technology – from theme parks, water parks, cultural attractions, live performance venues and sporting events to ski and snow parks.  We are proud that our solutions are trusted by the majority of the leading names in the leisure industry, including Six Flags Entertainment, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Merlin Entertainments, International Speedway Corporation, Palace Entertainment, Compagnie des Alpes, and Herschend Family Entertainment.

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

U.S.

About Boyden Cavern: Boyden Cavern Adventures and Tours is located in Kings Canyon, Giant Sequoia National Monument, one of the most beautiful and spectacular places on earth. It is a magnificent cavern with many varieties of natural speleothems, including rare "shield" formations. Visitors are delighted to find that spectacular beauty above ground is complemented by natural beauty underground.

ShoWare will power the ticketing for the daily walking tours for this cavern adventure expanding to the rappelling and canyoneering tours as well. The majority of sales are expected to take place onsite at a self-service kiosk for the public to interact and purchase tickets.  For more information visit - http://www.caverntours.com/BoydenRt.htm

About Corsicana Palace Theatre: Corsicana Palace Theatre, located in Corsicana, Texas, is an historical 535-seat, not-for-profit venue.  Built in 1921 as a vaudeville house, it was changed to a movie house in the 30's and then saved from demolition, restored to its original beauty in 2002. 

They venue brings in six shows per year and also rents space to organizations adding an additional 10 shows to the season.  Using the ShoWare solution, the Corsicana Palace Theater will open up sales to patrons on line for the first time in its history.  For more information visit - http://www.corsicanapalace.com/

About Downtown Grand Casino and Hotel: The brand new Downtown Grand Las Vegas is located in the center of downtown Las Vegas steps away from the Fremont Street Experience and Slotzilla zip line, The Mob Museum, The Las Vegas Premium Outlets and many more must-see sights. ShoWare will be replacing Vendini as the new ticketing system. For more information visit - http://www.downtowngrand.com/.

About OnStage Tix: OnStage Tix is the project of Greg Mack, a radio DJ for 94.7 The WAVE in Sothern California, who has contracted with ShoWare to produce and promote events for his clients. As a previous user of ShoWare, OnStage Tix operated out of our MyTicketPortal for its events. For more information visit - http://www.myticketportal.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=844

About River Rock Entertainment: River Rock Entertainment, a division of Sponsor Hounds, is an event marketing and promotion company which has secured the exclusive rights to promote events at The River Stages, an 8000-capacity outdoor venue in Downtown Roanoke.  River Stages will be the site of 50-60 events in 2015 fully powered by the ShoWare ticketing solution.  For more information visit – http://www.sponsorhounds.com/

About Carolina Crown and the Funk Fest Tour 2015: ShoWare has expanded its relationship with Carolina Crown by adding two new sites, most notably the Funk Fest Tour 2015.

For more than 20 years, the Funk Fest has attracted music enthusiasts from across the globe who enjoy partying with a purpose while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of different musical genres. With classic hits by legendary artists like Frankie Beverly and Maze and the Ohio Players, to the sounds of contemporary music's heavy hitters like Jill Scott and Outkast, Funk Fest delivers an all-star lineup that has the "old school," "new school" and everyone in between jamming all night long. For more information visit – http://www.funkfesttour.com

CANADA

About Mount Royal University: Mount Royal University is one of the largest performing arts schools in Canada, setting the standard in music and speech arts. Mount Royal currently operates 3 facilities primarily with the University's Conservatory and MRU programs: MRU Conservatory, MRU Wright Theatre and MRU Leacock Theatre. ShoWare will be replacing Theatre Manager as the new ticketing system. For more information visit - http://www.mtroyal.ca/.

MEXICO

About María Luisa Tosatdo (Promoter): Maria Luisa Tostado is a promoter who has operated in Sinaloa for 18 years. Tostado promotes different types of high profile events including concerts, plays, fairs and exhibitions. A long time Ticketmaster and SuperBoletos client, Tostado is excited to make the transition to the ShoWare solution.

CONTACT: Vicki Johnson, 407-340-9658, [email protected]

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