How to attract businesses for events at your indoor play centre?
A team of overworked and stressed employees arrives at your indoor play centre, looking for relaxation and entertainment. Gone are the gray, monotonous meeting rooms! Instead, there’s laughter, fun, and team challenges that bring employees closer together. Inviting companies to organize their events at your venue? It’s not just a good idea—it’s a winning strategy! Why? Because it fills up your schedule during the week, boosts your revenue, and redefines your park as the perfect place where work and fun come together.
In this article, discover how to appeal to local businesses and convince them to choose your indoor play centre for their events. We’ll talk about how to identify their needs, create tailor-made offers that hit the mark, and set up impactful marketing strategies. Ready to turn your park into the HQ of productivity and fun? Follow the guide!
Understanding what businesses look for in their events
What types of corporate events to organize at your indoor play centre?
Before welcoming companies with open arms, it’s essential to know what types of events they’d like to host at your centre. We’re talking about team-building activities, end-of-year parties, product launches, or even fun seminars. Businesses love these opportunities to have fun while strengthening their team cohesion. And your indoor play centre? It’s the perfect spot for these kinds of days! Picture executives in suits swapping their ties for climbing harnesses or bowling shoes. It’s like a work meeting, but a lot more fun!
Tailoring the offer to the companies’ objectives
Each company has its own reasons for organizing an event. Some want to boost team cohesion, others aim to reward their employees, while others look to innovate and stand out. Your role? Understand these different goals and incorporate them into your proposals. Offer group challenges, interactive workshops, or even ninja warrior adapted to each need. The idea is to turn your play centre into a space not just for fun, but also for achieving concrete goals while having a blast. Remember: the more personalized your offer is, the more irresistible it becomes!
Creating irresistible and tailor-made offers
Designing tailored packages for companies
To attract businesses, offer them an unforgettable experience! Create all-in-one packages that include everything they need: ultra-fun group activities like dodgeball games, climbing wall challenges, or obstacle courses where everyone must support each other to succeed. Add delicious meals, meeting spaces with Wi-Fi (because we all know some people never quite disconnect), and personalized options like team-building scenarios specially designed to strengthen team cohesion. The more diverse and engaging your offers are, the more irresistible they become!
Showcasing your indoor play centre
Do you have a massive space with ultra-modern equipment? Make sure everyone knows! Highlight everything your park has to offer: private spaces for guaranteed privacy, modular meeting rooms to fit any setup, on-site catering capable of accommodating all dietary preferences (yes, even for die-hard quinoa fans!), and don’t forget ultra-fast Wi-Fi for those who can’t unplug. To convince them even more, offer free guided tours so company managers can discover all this potential firsthand. Who could resist the idea of giving a PowerPoint presentation in a room overlooking a trampoline park? It’s much more than just a play centre—it’s a unique experience combining work and fun!
Effective marketing strategies to attract businesses
Digital marketing and social media—your best allies
To attract businesses, they first need to know you exist! Leverage the power of social media and digital marketing to show that your indoor play centre is the go-to spot for corporate events. Post captivating photos of your facilities, share authentic testimonials from satisfied clients (picture a CEO laughing while bouncing on a trampoline—perfect for going viral!), and create engaging content like live videos of your activities. Also, consider targeted email campaigns to reach decision-makers directly and show them why they should choose your park for their next event.
Partnering with local players and shining in B2B events
Team up with local stakeholders to multiply your impact! Collaborate with professional organizations, chambers of commerce, or event agencies to expand your network. Actively participate in trade shows or networking events—it’s the perfect opportunity to meet companies face-to-face and show them firsthand what your park can offer. Why not take the lead by organizing mini-challenges or activity demonstrations? Nothing beats a live demo to convince businesses that your park is the perfect spot for their events!
Offering special deals and free trials
Who can resist an enticing offer? Provide irresistible launch promotions, like special discounts for the first bookings or even free trials reserved for company leaders. Invite them to an unforgettable trial day, where they can test your facilities and see for themselves why your indoor play centre is the perfect place for their next event. Organize mini team-building sessions, guided tours, and even friendly competitions to give them a taste of all the fun and cohesion your park can offer. Once they’ve experienced it, they’ll be sold!
Turn your play centre into a must-visit corporate event destination
Attracting businesses for events at an indoor play centre is not an insurmountable challenge. With a strategic approach—understanding their specific needs, offering personalized packages, and implementing effective marketing tactics—you can turn any park into a prime venue for corporate events that combine work and fun. Ready to maximize the potential of your indoor play centre? Put these strategies into action and watch your park become a magnet for local businesses!
And for more ideas on how to boost your profits while offering memorable experiences, don’t miss our next article: “Fun and profits: hosting events at your trampoline park“. See you soon for more strategies to energize your park!