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<\/a><\/a>\nThe installation, scheduled to go live in Summer 2026, marks VENU+\u2019s first customer deployment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and represents another milestone in the company\u2019s accelerating global expansion across high-growth tourism and entertainment markets.<\/p>
\nLocated in the heart of Jeddah near the city\u2019s Formula One circuit, Al Shallal Theme Park has long served as a premier entertainment destination for local families and visitors. Through the deployment, VENU+ will implement its proprietary GoPod\u00ae locker system, enabling guests to seamlessly rent and access lockers through the company\u2019s integrated software platform under a revenue-sharing model with the park.<\/p>
\n\u201cThe attractions industry is evolving rapidly as operators seek more seamless, technology-enabled ways to engage today\u2019s guests,\u201d said John Dunlap, Chief Executive Officer of VENU+. \u201cAs tourism and experiential entertainment continue expanding globally, VENU+ is uniquely positioned to help destinations modernize infrastructure, elevate the guest journey, and create more connected, efficient, and personalized experiences at scale.\u201d<\/p>
\nThe announcement follows a series of recent milestones for VENU+ across the Middle East and other rapidly expanding tourism markets. In neighboring Bahrain, the company recently completed deployment of its GoPod\u00ae Locker technology at Janat Dilmun Waterpark<\/a>, while additional projects remain underway across the region, including a major new waterpark development in Dubai expected to open later this year.<\/p> \nAs attractions operators increasingly prioritize convenience and frictionless guest engagement, VENU+ continues investing in technologies designed to modernize venue infrastructure and reimagine the guest experience across entertainment destinations worldwide.<\/p> \nThe deployment at Al Shallal Theme Park reflects continued momentum behind VENU+\u2019s global growth strategy as the company expands into high-opportunity markets and continues developing next-generation technologies designed to meet the evolving expectations of modern consumers and destination operators alike.<\/p> \nAbout VENU+<\/b><\/p> \nVENU+ is the world\u2019s leading provider of full-service, tech-enabled solutions that generate revenue and improve the guest experience for entertainment destinations worldwide. Its offerings include guest mobility, smart lockers, souvenir coins, photo capture, and entertainment solutions. VENU+ operates in all 50 U.S. states and across 13 countries on four continents, setting the global standard for world-class products and services for more than 42 years.<\/p> \nVENU+ is backed by ZCG Private Equity, the private equity arm of Z Capital Group, LLC (\u201cZCG\u201d), a leading, privately held global firm.<\/p> \nAbout ZCG<\/b><\/p> \nZCG is a leading, privately held global firm comprised of private markets asset management, business consulting services, and technology development and solutions. ZCG\u2019s investors include pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and insurance companies. For almost 30 years, ZCG Principals have invested tens of billions of dollars of capital. ZCG has approximately 400 professionals across five countries and is headquartered in New York. For more information, visit www.zcg.com<\/a>.<\/p>