Connect&GO makes another big splash in Texas: Welcoming Splash Kingdom Waterparks to the family!
November 20, 2023
Four Splash Kingdom Family Waterparks will deploy Connect&GO’s integrated platform with RFID in 2024.
November 21, 2023 – Connect&GO, a world leader in groundbreaking attractions management and RFID technology, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Splash Kingdom Family Waterparks to help drive revenue and simplify operations with fully connected technology.
The Texas-based group of waterparks will be deploying the company’s Konnect integrated management system with RFID at four locations in 2024, including Canton, Hudson Oaks, Nacogdoches and Greenville, Texas.
Splash Kingdom is owned and operated by Johnny Blevins, a pioneer in the waterpark industry who is passionate about finding new and better ways to increase guest experience and improve profitability. The first Splash Kingdom Park opened in 2006 in Canton, TX as a personal project of Blevins’ with a focus on creating a place where local families could spend time together in a family friendly and fun environment. In recent years, Splash Kingdom has expanded to 5 locations across Texas and Louisiana.
“Finding the right partner was paramount for us; someone we could grow with, someone who shared our passion for innovation and customer satisfaction,” said Johnny Blevins, President and CEO of Splash Kingdom. “With Connect&GO’s cutting-edge technology, we’re not just enhancing revenue streams, we’re transforming our entire guest experience.”
Splash Kingdom will be utilizing the fully integrated Konnect attractions management platform which seamlessly combines eCommerce, point-of-sale, access control, cashless, F&B and RFID technology using proprietary Virtual Wallet technology and real-time data. Konnect also provides the flexibility for operators to manage their systems across multiple parks, allowing their season pass holders to easily visit different locations. This holistic approach aims to streamline operations, enhance guest convenience, and elevate the overall waterpark experience.
“We’re excited to give our guests more flexibility and promote cross-visitation across our different parks. This is a great benefit for our season passholders and something that will help us drive revenue and maximize guest engagement,” commented Blevins.
“We are thrilled to welcome Splash Kingdom Family Waterparks into our portfolio of innovative partners. Johnny Blevins and his team are committed to continuously raising the bar. By combining our modern technology with their vision and commitment to exceptional family entertainment, we are set to revolutionize the waterpark industry and create unforgettable experiences for their guests,” said Tara Morandi, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Connect&GO.
Connect&GO is celebrating 10 years of helping operators grow revenue and deliver frictionless experience with integrated technology. The company has recently the deployed its Virtual Wallet and cashless technology with Six Flags and accelerated their European expansion with an agreement with 5 Looping Group parks in France.
About Connect&GO
Connect&GO is the leading global provider of integrated technologies and RFID solutions for the attractions industry. Our flexible operations management platform seamlessly integrates e-commerce, POS, food and beverage, RFID, access control and cashless payments using our proprietary virtual wallet technology to provide you all your data in one place. We help you drive revenue and maximize customer engagement with valuable data insights, all in real-time. Connect&GO serves amusement and water parks, family entertainment centers, zoos and aquariums and other attractions around the world, helping to integrate easy-to-use wearable technology into incredible experiences.
To learn more, visit: www.connectngo.com.
For more details, or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Katie Reilly, Director of Marketing, Connect&GO