452 Story
STEPHEN MELTON
https://vimeo.com/969908823/4688d0f4ee To me, 452 and hospitality are about keeping other people happy and entertained, particularly though art and other creative expressions, which in turn, keeps me perpetually happy and entertained in life. The harp is an important ancient Irish symbol that represents their love of music and the special place Read more…
Admissions
Cultural Attraction Trends to Look for in 2024
In the new year, keep an eye out for some of the movements that are shaping our industry. Retail The revival of physical stores is offering unique, immersive in-store experiences. SSA’s Community Tables and Marketplace concepts make the shopping experience a destination event With discretionary spending decreasing, companies are finding Read more…
Admissions
Our Top Stories of 2023
As we enter 2024, let’s reflect on our top stories from the last year. Here’s a recap of our top 3 blogs that resonated the most with you! 1. “Table Stakes for Cultural Attractions in 2023” This blog highlights essential trends and innovations in food, retail, and admissions for cultural Read more…
Culinary
Meet Our Partner: The Konery
Who doesn’t love a waffle cone? But have you had one that is Birthday Cake flavor? Or Toasted Coconut? Meet The Konery, a partner to SSA and our many zoo, museum and aquarium attractions across the U.S. 10 years ago, Brooklyn-based Kristine Tonkonow created The Konery. She wanted to create Read more…
This is SSA
This is SSA: Meet Mallory Mahoney, Senior Director, Product Management
At SSA, we believe in enthusiasm. In passion. In being an expert in what you do, not just because of your experience but because you love doing it. We hire people who enhance our culture and our business. And we’re proud to share more about them in our This is Read more…
Diversity, Equity, Access, Inclusion
The Ins and Outs of Establishing Organizational Values
In the hospitality industry, people are at the core of everything we do. If we’re not serving our people with a commitment to the values that give our organization its heart, we’re doing a disservice not just to our employees, but to every guest who walks through our doors. People Read more…
Culinary
Culinary Snapshot: Local, Global and Sustainable
Local, yet global and sustainable – these are a few dining trends from the latest National Restaurant Association Culinary Forecast. We’re proud to partner with zoos, aquariums and museums across the country to innovate in this space. We’re driving sustainable programs: Compostable Serviceware Over 9 months, we have purchased 126,250 Read more…
Brand Inspiration Series
Retail Redefined: How UNIQLO and Magnolia Market at the Silos go Beyond the Fitting Room
When you think about cool, creative, and innovative trends happening in the business landscape, the retail industry often sets the tone. We love getting inspiration from our favorite brands to get ideas about how to improve our guest experience by following their lead. In the final installation of our brand Read more…