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How Tapaygo, Glownet and Viva.com delivered a unified payments and marketplace ecosystem at destination scale
Product updates, customer stories, and resources for live experience operators.
How Tapaygo, Glownet and Viva.com delivered a unified payments and marketplace ecosystem at destination scale
There is no longer one standard way to pay.
Introducing Glownet’s new engagement engine.
A more customisable, connected and branded customer experience
Summer has officially arrived, and across four continents, The Glownet Partner Network is helping deliver some of the world's most exciting live experiences.
We are introducing a major expansion of Glownet’s POS capabilities across product catalog management, modifiers, variants, and station-level configuration.
If you’ve looked at your phone recently, you’ve probably seen a graveyard of one-time-use event apps
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.
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.
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.
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.
February is when experienced operators start preparing for the pressure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accept in-person payments from Glownet wallets anywhere.
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.
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.
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.
From 2025 onwards, new regulations around the world are reshaping how businesses handle connected device data.
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.
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.
In today’s event and venue landscape, building customer loyalty is no longer optional: it’s essential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are very excited to pull back the curtain on our latest creation: Glownet 9.0 Hot Chocolate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glownet transforms events, tourism, and leisure with innovative tech solutions, delivering secure, seamless experiences worldwide. Based in the UAE.
As festivals, venues, and resorts enter peak season, maximizing revenue and enhancing guest experience is key—every transaction counts, from drinks to merchandise.
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.
A Game-Changer for Revenue Management Across Events, Venues, and Multi-Vendor Platforms
In today’s competitive market, prepaid cashless and loyalty schemes help businesses build financial assets, boosting sustainability for events, leisure, and tourism.
Sizzle Nightclub & El Paradiso Beach Club have partnered with Glownet to power exclusive events and personalized resort packages in Zante.
California-based MOBILEMONEY has partnered with Glownet, marking a milestone after Glownet’s expansion into North America and complementing MOBILEMONEY’s reverse ATM solution.
Introducing Digital Wallet 2.0: A game-changing solution empowering users to take control of their finances.