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The human element is an important component of providing your guests with the best possible experience.

Service interactions can be tough enough to navigate because every guest need and situation is different … and if a team member says the wrong thing, it can be like hitting the nuclear button.

Even the most seasoned team members have trouble saying the right phrases at the right time. But, without a doubt, there are some guest service phrases team members should avoid at all costs.

Read on for our top ten phrases that team members should never use.

Coin pushers and other redemption games with added bonus point potential can be much more attractive to guests.

Are you looking for an easy way to increase guest engagement with your coin pusher games?

Confidence is a necessary trait that most successful people possess.

However, it’s a tricky one because it requires a delicate balance between confidence and humility. Too little confidence and you lose credibility with others, while too much confidence can cost you others’ support and, ultimately, their respect.

Be prepared with these tips.

We recently discussed some of the top benefits when you consolidate the events booking offices of one or more sister FEC locations. If you’re thinking now might be a good time to dig a little deeper into the idea, we tapped on several long-time call center managers about some of the best ways to determine if establishing a call center is right for your business. Here are five big considerations you’ll need to explore – before you start looking for office space.

Introducing new CenterEdge Business Intelligence Tool

You’re a busy operator and if you’re like us, you probably spend time wondering if you’re doing all you can to grow your business or operate more efficiently. You’ve heard in seminars all about the importance of being data-driven and making smarter decisions. But what does that even mean in the real world?

We asked industry expert Alan Kumpf of FunStruction Results to help answer some of the questions people often have about market studies when they’re starting out. Here’s what he had to say.

The amusement industry is exciting and looks like a fun, profitable business venture. But there are a lot of mistakes that new owners make if they don’t start off with the right approach.

I recently attended a birthday party for a friend’s child at a new indoor climbing center. The facility had recently opened and there was a lot of hype surrounding its unique climbing structures and offerings.

When you’re the new entertainment venue in town, your facility will naturally get a lot of attention and new bookings of people who are eager to try out your offerings. But all the best attractions won’t bring guests back if you don’t live up to the hype with the right guest experience. Read on for five tips I developed from my recent visit so that you can deliver a better birthday party experience every time.

Liability waivers are a must for trampoline parks and are becoming more common than ever in family entertainment centers.

New attractions like axe throwing are obvious places for waivers, but it’s also a good idea to use liability waivers in conjunction with VR attractions as well. If you’re considering a new attraction or are just looking to do a little freshening up of your facility’s safety or guest service practices this spring, now’s the time to review your waiver process to see if it’s providing the right experience for your guests and your staff.

Tips to help make selling birthday party and group events at your FEC a faster, easier process.

Product pricing is one of those topics that can cause a lot of controversy for leaders in almost any business and the FEC and amusement industry is no different. Do you want to be the cheapest in town, the most expensive or somewhere in the middle? There’s no right answer. If you align your product and experience with the needs of your buyer in mind, you get to decide the right pricing strategy for selling