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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2025 Case Study
How Tapaygo, Glownet and Viva.com delivered a unified payments and marketplace ecosystem at destination scale
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Case Studies
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2025 Case Study
How Tapaygo, Glownet and Viva.com delivered a unified payments and marketplace ecosystem at destination scale
Cashless · POS
Industry
One Experience, Every Way to Pay: Why Payment Diversity Matters
There is no longer one standard way to pay.
Payment · Cashless
Product
Loyalty, Membership and Gamification. Built Your Way.
Introducing Glownet’s new engagement engine.
Wallets
Product
The Glownet Wallet, Upgraded
A more customisable, connected and branded customer experience
Wallets
Partnership
Partner Spotlight: Summer Around the World
Summer has officially arrived, and across four continents, The Glownet Partner Network is helping deliver some of the world's most exciting live experiences.
Cashless · POS
Product
Introducing Glownet’s Advanced POS Capabilities for Hospitality & Retail.
We are introducing a major expansion of Glownet’s POS capabilities across product catalog management, modifiers, variants, and station-level configuration.
Cashless · POS
Industry
Trend Alert: Killing "App Fatigue" in 2026
If you’ve looked at your phone recently, you’ve probably seen a graveyard of one-time-use event apps
Payment · Cashless
Product
Introducing Split Payments at Glownet POS
We’ve all been there. You’re at the front of a busy festival bar, ready to order a round for your friends, only to realize your RFID wristband is a few credits short. Usually, this means an awkward dance of stepping out of line, finding a top-up station, or fumbling with a separate credit card while the queue sighs behind you.
Payment · Cashless
Industry
The ROI Reset: Why 2026 is the Year of "Return on Emotion" (ROE)
For years, event success was measured in simple terms: attendance, leads, and revenue. That's starting to change. Budgets are increasing, but so are expectations. Stakeholders don't just want to know how many people showed up, they want to understand whether the experience actually landed.
ROE · Engagement
Product
Introducing Glownet Kiosk Mode: Empowering Self-Service Wallet Experiences for Live Events and Venues
As live experiences continue to evolve, attendees expect faster, frictionless ways to manage their experience and payments, access services, and cut queues. Today, Glownet is introducing Kiosk Mode, a new capability designed to bring the power of the Glownet Wallet directly to self-service kiosks.
Kiosk · Cashless
Industry
Event Technology Trends 2026: What the Olympics, Cheltenham and $2T Growth Mean for Organisers
The global events industry is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2030. Attendance is rising, international travel is strengthening, and audiences expect seamless digital experiences as standard.
Ticketing · Cashless
Industry
Is Your Event Tech Stack Ready for Peak Season?
February is when experienced operators start preparing for the pressure.
Ticketing · Cashless
Partnership
Powering Unforgettable Party Experiences with the Right Tech Partner
When it comes to live experiences, people don’t just want tickets. They want memories, energy, and moments that stick with them forever. That’s exactly what our partners are creating every day, and we’re proud to power their success with scalable, reliable event technology.
Party Hard Travel · Clubbing
Industry
The Fan Zone Playbook: Scaling World-Class Fan Experiences
The intensity of guests in Fan Zones will rival the energy of the stadiums. Since capacity is limited and tickets are costly, these zones are the heartbeat of the World Cup. To deliver a world-class experience, operators must move beyond the norm and utilize a tech-driven operational backbone.
Fan Zones · Cashless
Case Studies
Victory Off the Pitch: Cashless MA Powers Morocco’s AFCON Fan Zones with Glownet
Managing the electric atmosphere of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) requires more than just passion. It requires world-class infrastructure. Cashless MA, leveraging Glownet’s robust technology, successfully spearheaded the cashless operations for two massive fan zones in Casablanca and Rabat.
Fan Zones · Cashless
Case Studies
How TABATER Events Dominated the Mozambican Summer
December in Mozambique isn’t just a month; it’s a season of rhythm, sand, and celebration. This past year, our partners at TABATER Events took center stage, successfully managing a staggering 22 events across the country.
Cashless · RFID
Product
Introducing Glownet Pay for External POS
Accept in-person payments from Glownet wallets anywhere.
Cashless · POS
Industry
Holiday Market Trends for 2026: What Partners Should Prepare For
Christmas markets, winter festivals, and seasonal pop-ups continue to grow every year — and so do expectations. Guests want seamless experiences, vendors want transparency, and operators want real-time control.
Cashless · POS
Industry
AI-Assisted Event Operations: How Machine Intelligence Will Transform Cashless Event Management in 2026
Over the last five years, the industry has focused heavily on improving the front-of-house experience — faster transactions, contactless systems, digital wallets, NFC wearables, and seamless entry.
EventTech · Artificial Intelligence
Case Studies
How BERHTA Club in Washington DC Transformed Its Operations with Glownet’s Event Technology
When it comes to running a high-volume nightlife venue, speed and reliability are everything. BERHTA Club in Washington DC partnered with Glownet, the leading provider of cashless payment and event technology, to elevate its operations and guest experience, and the results were immediate.
Cashless · POS
Industry
Your Event Data, Your Control: How Glownet Meets New Global Data Portability Standards
From 2025 onwards, new regulations around the world are reshaping how businesses handle connected device data.
Cashless · POS
Industry
Navigating Tax Compliance in a Cashless World: What Event Organisers Need to Know
As live events move rapidly toward cashless payments, organisers are enjoying faster transactions, better data, and improved customer experiences. But behind the scenes, one topic often creates confusion, delays, and even compliance risks: Tax treatment.
Cashless · POS
Case Studies
Glownet powers Oktoberfest 2025 at InterContinental Doha
The much-anticipated Oktoberfest 2025 returned to InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa earlier this month, transforming the venue into a vibrant Bavarian-style festival filled with live music, hearty food, and festive spirit.
Cashless · POS
Product
How to Create Customer Loyalty with the Glownet Wallet
In today’s event and venue landscape, building customer loyalty is no longer optional: it’s essential.
Cashless · Wallet
Case Studies
Transforming Hospitality in Zanzibar: Ipos Cashless Solutions x Glownet
The hospitality industry in Zanzibar is evolving, and Ipos Cashless Solutions, in partnership with Glownet, is transforming how hotels and resorts operate. After years of supplying POS systems to hotels and venues across Tanzania, Ipos identified recurring challenges: slow guest service, revenue leakage through theft, and limited real-time reporting.
Cashless · POS
Case Studies
ihjoz x Glownet: Powering Lebanon’s Biggest Summer Events
This August was one for the books in Lebanon. With our partners ihjoz, Glownet powered ticketing and access control for two of the biggest events of the summer. Back-to-back parties that lasted until sunrise and welcomed more than 10,000 attendees.
Ticketing · Access Control
Product
Introducing eTag: The Next Evolution in Digital Event Identity
At Glownet, our mission has always been to simplify and enhance the live event experience. From RFID wristbands to cashless wallets, we’ve helped organizers and attendees connect payments, access, and engagement seamlessly. But physical tags come with costs, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
Cashless · Wallets
Partnership
Party Hard Travel x Glownet: Effortless Access to the Hottest Summer Packages
When you’re on holiday with your mates, the last thing you want is the hassle of paper tickets, wristbands that don’t scan, or worrying about missing an event. You just want quick, easy entry to every party you’ve booked.
Cashless · Access Control
Product
Glownet 9.0 Hot Chocolate
We are very excited to pull back the curtain on our latest creation: Glownet 9.0 Hot Chocolate.
Cashless · POS
Product
RFID Wristbands: The Secret to Frictionless Events
The secret? It’s wrapped around your wrist. Meet RFID event wristbands, Glownet’s game-changing solution for cashless, contactless, and completely connected live events.
Cashless · RFID
Partnership
Tapaygo & Shift4 Unlock Crypto Ticketing at Bloom Festival
The future of event payments isn’t just cashless—it’s borderless. And at this year’s Bloom Festival in Malta, our partners at Tapaygo, in collaboration with Shift4, helped prove it.
Ticketing · Crypto
Industry
Why Cashless Payments Are the Future of Live Events: Key Trends for 2025
From music festivals to stadiums and immersive multi-day experiences, the live event landscape is evolving fast. And leading the charge? Cashless payment systems. With rising expectations around speed, safety, and data, organizers are ditching traditional cash and card models in favor of RFID wristbands, NFC tech, and mobile payment solutions.
Cashless · Wallets
Product
Own the Guest Experience with Glownet’s Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Ticketing
Glownet empowers event organizers with branded, data-driven tech solutions that transform ticketing from a simple transaction into a strategic advantage across the entire live experience.
Ticketing
Product
Boost Sales This Season with Glownet’s Cashless Solutions
Glownet transforms events, tourism, and leisure with innovative tech solutions, delivering secure, seamless experiences worldwide. Based in the UAE.
Cashless · Ticketing
Case Studies
Infinity Beach Club Goes Cashless with Glownet’s RFID Solutions
As festivals, venues, and resorts enter peak season, maximizing revenue and enhancing guest experience is key—every transaction counts, from drinks to merchandise.
Cashless · Ticketing
Partnership
Glownet Expands Tap-to-Pay Reach with Ingenico SoftPOS
Glownet is excited to partner with Ingenico SoftPOS, expanding its global tap-to-pay coverage and bringing secure, contactless payments to North America and APAC.
Cashless · Ticketing
Product
Glownet Unveils Marketplace
A Game-Changer for Revenue Management Across Events, Venues, and Multi-Vendor Platforms
Marketplace · Vendors
Industry
Prepaid Cashless & Loyalty Programs: A Game-Changer for Businesses
In today’s competitive market, prepaid cashless and loyalty schemes help businesses build financial assets, boosting sustainability for events, leisure, and tourism.
Cashless · Ticketing
Case Studies
How Sizzle Nightclub & El Paradiso Are Digitizing Zante’s Nightlife
Sizzle Nightclub & El Paradiso Beach Club have partnered with Glownet to power exclusive events and personalized resort packages in Zante.
Cashless · Ticketing
Partnership
MOBILEMONEY and Glownet Join Forces!
California-based MOBILEMONEY has partnered with Glownet, marking a milestone after Glownet’s expansion into North America and complementing MOBILEMONEY’s reverse ATM solution.
Cashless · Ticketing
Product
Glownet Unveils the Future of Digital Wallets
Introducing Digital Wallet 2.0: A game-changing solution empowering users to take control of their finances.
Cashless · Ticketing