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Long queues produce unhappy attendees and will directly affect your bottom line through missing out on food & beverage sales. Say no to queues! The post Why Your Long Festival Queue Is Losing You Money appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. At the Event August Event Management Event Planning Event Technology Festival Music Operations / Logistics Owner Promoter Access control entrance management entry management festival
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