Will you be having drink tickets available at your event? Many people who organize events both large and small like the idea of drink tickets because they can help the flow of a line at the bar so people aren’t waiting for too long before they can get their drink. A faster option helps to improve the guest experience. As long as there is only a single type of ticket being used, this is doable.

However, even though the ticket system has been used with success in the past, there is another option that you will want to consider. Using RFID as a replacement for the tickets is a good option. The benefits below can help you to understand just why having the tickets connected to RFID can be a better option for your events going forward.

Live Reporting

Because the transactions are tracked digitally at the event when you are using RFID, it means that it is possible to use the RFID software to get a better idea of which items are selling. You can also learn more about guest behavior, and you can take action when needed. You might note that a certain type of alcohol is selling well, for example. You can then check the inventory to make sure that there is enough to get through the rest of the event.

Instant Reconciliation

One of the benefits of vouchers is that they can be tracked easier than cash. You will know how many of the tickets had been printed and how many had been purchased. Vendors will want to redeem them after the event. However, there is also a flaw in the system of paper tickets. These items can get lost or destroyed, which means trying to tally them all up can be a problem. RFID takes care of all of the counting and tallying for you.

Better Security

Anyone who has ever organized an event where alcohol is being served knows that things can become unruly when certain attendees try to find ways to get around the ticket system.

There might be a limited number of tickets with each attendee having a certain number made available to them, but there are those who try to collect more of these tickets than they are supposed to have. In some cases, they try to buy them from other people or they just steal them. By using RFID, everything can be tracked. Even in cases where they can purchase more drink tickets if they need them, there are those who try to take them from other people once they have been drinking. Added security helps to improve the guest experience.

Another matter of security is with staff accountability. While you likely hire quality employees, there have been cases of staff that will provide drink tickets to their friends under the table. You don’t want to run into this type of situation with your own events, so using an RFID system can ensure that this doesn’t happen.

Make it Easy to Buy RFID Tickets

With the right technology in place, it will be possible for the attendees to purchase the drink tickets that they need through kiosks that you have set up at the event. You might also make it possible for people to buy the tickets and have them added to their RFID wristband before the event. Whatever you can do to make the process of purchasing the tickets faster and easier can help with sales. People like the idea of being able to get their drinks without needing to dig through their wallet for tickets throughout the night. RFID makes this easier than ever.

Easier to Work with the Vendors

Another benefit of choosing RFID is that it can provide more transparency between you and the vendors. There will be no reason to argue with the vendors if there are discrepancies in the sales figures. With RFID, you will have a clear understanding of how much each of the stalls is selling, and you will have that information in real-time. Having transparency and knowing that the vendors are acting responsibly can provide you with more peace of mind.

Successful Events

When you add RFID systems to your event, it can make everything run better. Not only will you be able to use the RFID wristbands for the drink tickets, but you can use them for a host of other things. They can be used to gain admittance to the event and different areas in the event, such as VIP locations. When you see what a success RFID can make the event, you will want to make sure that you are using it for all of your events going forward.