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Skip the Queue

Hosted by Unknown Host · Business · EN · 169 episodes

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Skip the Queue is for visitor attraction owners, directors and suppliers who want to improve their organisations and deliver a better experience for their guests. Each episode we speak with inspiring industry experts who share their knowledge of what really makes an attraction successful. This podcast is brought to you by Merac. We're here to help attractions unlock growth with innovative solutions, expert insights, and customer-first strategies.

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Episode #42
Are suppliers the backbone of the industry? with Stephen Reid
Aug 12, 202640 minS7
Andy Povey is joined by Stephen Reid, Director of Attraction Brand Consultants, to discuss whether suppliers are the backbone of the attractions industry. They explore operator-supplier relationships, innovation, AI, visitor expectations, human connection, and the future challenges facing museums, theme parks, zoos, and family attractions. Topics Discussed Are suppliers the backbone of the attractions industry? Operator vs supplier perspectives Building trust and long-term relationships Innovation through collaboration Trade associations and industry culture Why networking matters Learning across different attraction sectors Transferable ideas between museums, zoos, and theme parks The role of suppliers in problem solving Rising operating costs for attractions Competition for guests' time and money Managing visitor expectations Queueing and guest flow challenges AI and platform integration The future of ticketing and operations Technology vs storytelling Why immersive is often overused Human interaction in visitor experiences Theatre and live performance in attractions Lessons from farm attractions and seasonal events The importance of owner-operated attractions Guest reviews and personal service Innovation at the granular level The Sphere in Las Vegas Freedom to fail and experiment Practical advice for attraction operators Show references: Stephen Reid - Director of Attraction Brand Consultants https://www.kayelliott.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-reid-37723010/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey . If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey   We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop’ — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth.   Download your FREE copy here
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Episode #40
What Makes an Award-Winning Theme Park? With Lawrence Roots
Jul 22, 202627 minS7
Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots to discuss the UK Theme Park Awards, industry trends, and his Guinness World Record challenge to visit every nominated UK theme park. Plus, Josh Haywood from Crealy shares his excitement for this year's awards and the park's latest developments. Topics Discussed The growth and purpose of Theme Park Network How the UK Theme Park Awards recognise excellence New award categories introduced for 2026 Lawrence Roots' Guinness World Record challenge Visiting all 37 nominated UK theme parks in 15 days Trends shaping the UK theme park industry Brand activations and IP partnerships The importance of presentation standards and landscaping Why staff are the key to exceptional guest experiences Theme Park Personality, Rising Star and Outstanding Achievement awards The value of public voting Continuous investment in attractions and guest experiences Josh Haywood on Crealy's new attractions for 2026 Josh Haywood's Theme Park Personality nomination Behind the scenes at the start of Lawrence's record-breaking journey Show references: Lawrence Roots , Founder of UK Theme Park Awards https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ukthemeparkawards/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-roots/ Theme Park Awards: How They Work and Why You Should Care - Lawrence Roots https://skipthequeue.fm/episodes/lawrence-roots Josh Haywood - Board Director of Crealy Theme Park Resort https://www.crealy.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-haywood-68463630/ Voting in the 2026 UK Theme Park Awards is now open from the 20th July until the 28th August 2026. Register now to vote. https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/register Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey . If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey   We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop’ — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth.   Download your FREE copy here
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Episode #39
The UK VAT Cut for Attractions: Pass Savings to Guests or Invest in Growth? with Clive Morris
Jul 15, 202645 minS7
In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Clive Morris, founder of CCM Consulting, to explore the financial realities facing visitor attractions. They discuss the recent UK VAT changes, why collecting the right operational and financial data matters, and how attractions can strengthen the case for future VAT reform. Clive also shares practical advice on connecting finance with day-to-day operations to support better business decisions. Topics Discussed The recent VAT changes affecting UK visitor attractions Why finance and operations should work more closely together The importance of collecting accurate visitor and revenue data Building the case for future VAT reform Using financial insights to improve operational decisions Common financial challenges facing attractions Practical advice for attraction leaders and finance teams How better reporting supports long-term business growth Show references: Clive Morris - founder of CCM Consulting https://cmm-consulting.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-morris/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Sami Entwisle Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwisle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey   We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop’ — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth.   Download your FREE copy here
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Episode #38
Boost your bottom line: Understanding Dynamic Pricing with Adriaan van der Hek
Jul 8, 202634 minS7
Dynamic pricing can be one of the most powerful tools available to visitor attractions but only when it's used well. Andy Povey is joined by pricing expert Adriaan Van Der Hek to discuss the practical realities of dynamic pricing, how it benefits both attractions and visitors, and why getting your pricing strategy right can drive higher revenue, better attendance and happier guests. Topics Discussed What dynamic pricing really means for visitor attractions The evolution of dynamic pricing over the past two decades Balancing revenue optimisation with guest satisfaction Using demand forecasting to influence ticket pricing Common misconceptions about dynamic pricing How attractions can introduce dynamic pricing successfully The role of technology and online booking platforms Managing peak and off-peak demand Pricing strategies for different attraction types Using data to make smarter commercial decisions Encouraging advance bookings through pricing Practical advice for attractions considering dynamic pricing Show references: Adriaan van der Hek - COO of HomeBuddy - AI, SaaS, Data, Tech, Advertising, Dynamic Pricing, Operations, E-Commerce, Lead Generation https://contractor.homebuddy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/homebuddycom/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajvdhek/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Sami Entwisle Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwisle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey   We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop’ — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth.   Download your FREE copy here
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Episode #37
Creating Tomorrow's Attractions: Inside Three Major 2026 Launches - Lawrence Mancey, James Cox, Hogne Høstmælingen and Guest Host Owen Ralph
Jul 1, 202634 minS7
In this Summer Special of Skip the Queue, guest host and attractions industry journalist Owen Ralph is joined by three theme park operators for a closer look at their new offerings for 2026. Lawrence Mancey discusses Paultons Park’s £12 million themed area Valgard, the largest ever investment at the UK park, also home to Peppa Pig World. He explains how the viking theme was a ‘no-brainer’, why the family-run park likes creating its own IP, and also tells us about Paultons’ embryonic holiday park plans. Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s James Cox highlights the famous park’s new £8.7 million Aviktas thrill ride and its long-running Hot Ice show. He also explains how the team is trying to revitalise neglected areas of the seaside site and why its operating season is longer than most other British parks. Finally, Hogne Høstmælingen from Hunderfossen in Norway – celebrating its 40th anniversary this season – tell us about the Lillehammer park’s troll roots and much more. We hear how an IP first introduced in 2014 has spawned three attractions including a rollercoaster, Thea Award-winning simulator experience and the new dark ride Rally Flåklypa. Topics Discussed Developing a new themed area Working with intellectual properties Increasing Paultons’ appeal to older kids The flexibility of lodge accommodation Vs a hotel Choosing a new thrill and where to site it Revitalising a forgotten corner of Blackpool Pleasure Beach How an eye-catching ride can be an ‘attraction’ even to those that don’t ride it Live entertainment and its role in broadening a park’s offering Squeezing a dark ride into a remarkably small building How Hunderfossen invested in a movie to extend an IP’s life A unique troll-themed dining experience An enchanting winter park offer Show references: Guest host: Owen Ralph International Editor, Kirmes & Park International Regular contributor, Blooloop/World’s Fair www.kirmesparkrevue.de www.wordsandattractions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-ralph/ Lawrence Mancey Marketing and Technology Director, Paultons Park, UK www.paultonspark.co.uk/themed-worlds/valgard-realm-of-the-vikings https://796f0761.flowpaper.com/GemiKirmes0726E150/#page=24 James Cox Director of Marketing, Sales and PR, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, UK www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/aviktas www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows/hot-ice Hogne Høstmælingen General Manager, Hunderfossen, Norway www.hunderfossen.no/en / www.boldmove-nation.com/rally-fl%C3%A5klypa Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Owen Ralph Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwisle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey   We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop’ — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth.   Download your FREE copy here
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Episode #37

Creating Tomorrow's Attractions: Inside Three Major 2026 Launches - Lawrence Mancey, James Cox, Hogne Høstmælingen and Guest Host Owen Ralph

Jul 1, 202634 minS7

In this Summer Special of Skip the Queue, guest host and attractions industry journalist Owen Ralph is joined by three theme park operators for a closer look at their new offerings for 2026. Lawrence Mancey discusses Paultons Park’s £12 million themed area Valgard, the largest ever investment at the UK park, also home to Peppa Pig World. He explains how the viking theme was a ‘no-brainer’, why the family-run park likes creating its own IP, and also tells us about Paultons’ embryonic holiday park plans. Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s James Cox highlights the famous park’s new £8.7 million Aviktas thrill ride and its long-running Hot Ice show. He also explains how the team is trying to revitalise neglected areas of the seaside site and why its operating season is longer than most other British parks. Finally, Hogne Høstmælingen from Hunderfossen in Norway – celebrating its 40th anniversary this season – tell us about the Lillehammer park’s troll roots and much more. We hear how an IP first introduced in 2014 has spawned three attractions including a rollercoaster, Thea Award-winning simulator experience and the new dark ride Rally Flåklypa. Topics Discussed Developing a new themed area Working with intellectual properties Increasing Paultons’ appeal to older kids The flexibility of lodge accommodation Vs a hotel Choosing a new thrill and where to site it Revitalising a forgotten corner of Blackpool Pleasure Beach How an eye-catching ride can be an ‘attraction’ even to those that don’t ride it Live entertainment and its role in broadening a park’s offering Squeezing a dark ride into a remarkably small building How Hunderfossen invested in a movie to extend an IP’s life A unique troll-themed dining experience An enchanting winter park offer Show references: Guest host: Owen Ralph International Editor, Kirmes & Park International Regular contributor, Blooloop/World’s Fair www.kirmesparkrevue.de www.wordsandattractions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-ralph/ Lawrence Mancey Marketing and Technology Director, Paultons Park, UK www.paultonspark.co.uk/themed-worlds/valgard-realm-of-the-vikings https://796f0761.flowpaper.com/GemiKirmes0726E150/#page=24 James Cox Director of Marketing, Sales and PR, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, UK www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/aviktas www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows/hot-ice Hogne Høstmælingen General Manager, Hunderfossen, Norway www.hunderfossen.no/en / www.boldmove-nation.com/rally-fl%C3%A5klypa Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Owen Ralph Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwisle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey   We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop’ — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth.   Download your FREE copy here

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What is the difference between Founder Solo and Founder Pro?

How do agency tiers work?

What is a talent profile?

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period. Contact support if you need help migrating between plan families.

Do you offer a free trial?

Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.

What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

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Recent episodes

Are suppliers the backbone of the industry? with Stephen Reid

What Makes an Award-Winning Theme Park? With Lawrence Roots

The UK VAT Cut for Attractions: Pass Savings to Guests or Invest in Growth? with Clive Morris

Boost your bottom line: Understanding Dynamic Pricing with Adriaan van der Hek

Creating Tomorrow's Attractions: Inside Three Major 2026 Launches - Lawrence Mancey, James Cox, Hogne Høstmælingen and Guest Host Owen Ralph

Guest Appearances

Greg Hall

Simon Jones

Steve Mills

Stephen Reid

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What is Skip the Queue?

About the host

Recent episodes

Are suppliers the backbone of the industry? with Stephen Reid

What Makes an Award-Winning Theme Park? With Lawrence Roots

The UK VAT Cut for Attractions: Pass Savings to Guests or Invest in Growth? with Clive Morris

Boost your bottom line: Understanding Dynamic Pricing with Adriaan van der Hek

Creating Tomorrow's Attractions: Inside Three Major 2026 Launches - Lawrence Mancey, James Cox, Hogne Høstmælingen and Guest Host Owen Ralph

Guest Appearances

Greg Hall

Simon Jones

Steve Mills

Stephen Reid

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Best industries to pitch Skip the Queue for

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