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…
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…
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…
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…
In the next installment of our brand inspiration series, we’re diving into the delicious world of eating out, dining in, and all-around culinary creativity. There used to be two types of ways to enjoy a meal. You could cook in, or you could dine out. Today, the lines are more Read more…
In the cultural attraction space, providing an exceptional guest experience is paramount. Every small detail can significantly impact how visitors perceive and enjoy your venue. At SSA Group, we understand the importance of optimizing operations to prioritize guest experiences. Here are six tips to help you evaluate and enhance every Read more…
As we progress through the new year, our team has evaluated previous trends and innovations in the space to define what is now table stakes for an exceptional guest experience across food, retail, and admissions at cultural attractions. See what we’re continuing to focus on this year from designing for Read more…
SSA is proud to announce that two of our locations, Buddy’s Pizza and Table 28, at the Detroit Zoo have been awarded for their dedication to sustainable practices and are now recognized by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) as 3 Star Certified Green Restaurants. What is the Green Restaurant Association? Read more…
It’s an exciting time for the culinary world in the cultural attraction space. Things are changing. And that’s a good thing. As cultural attraction dining has experienced an expansive evolution the past 10 years, it’s about to move another notch towards the future. Visitors are more unique today than ever Read more…
The end of one year and the beginning of the next always has us considering what worked, what didn’t, and what’s coming next in our world. The effects of COVID-19, the increasing (and necessary!) urgency for which our society works toward being more sustainable, and the increasing ease of technology Read more…