Launch of new reservation website for Atlantic City
59Founded in 2007 by Jimmy Douloumbakas. The first ever reservation website for Atlantic City entertainment and events. GoOutAC.com is a web based reservation and information website. The website services customers looking for Entertainment events and leisure activities in Atlantic City. Their Target market is 21-40 years old.
Go Out AC is trying to bridge the gap between the consumer and the venues while increasing exposure for Atlantic City in a time when most needed.
Statistics show Atlantic City gaming is down 30% across the board. Due to out of state competition and new gaming facilities in neighboring states. The younger generation of Atlantic City visitors is seeking for more entertainment value on their trips. Atlantic City needs to invest in this demographic if they want to increase profits in the near future.
In recent years the Casino's have realized that they need to increase spending in the Entertainment department. Gamblers want more than the Casino floor now a days.
Co-Founders Jimmy Douloumbakas has spent the last 10 years in the marketing industry specializing in marketing, corporate branding, special events, promotions and new social media platforms. Much of his work has taken place in New York City, Atlantic City, Miami, Montreal and Las Vegas. One of his first ventures was an online concierge company called "To Be Exclusive." The company created a platform for customers and hospitality venue owners to connect customers for value added deals. In addition he has produced large scale special events. After working with venues over the years, He decided to create “Revenue”, a venue marketing and business development company.
His partner David Feit brings 8 years of experience to the technology and nightlife marketing arena. As founder of Velvet List, LLC David created one of the largest and most visited nightlife marketing and promotions web sites in New York City. After selling Velvet List in 2009 David set out to create the preeminent venue reservation and customer database management system with his new company MNM Software, LLC. MNM serves many high end establishments in the New York area.
These two entrepreneurs have the right combination of chemistry. “We built this site for the people” There is Major disconnect between the consumer and the venues. We decided to service those who do not have access to venues but are looking for what's hot in Atlantic City” said co-founder Jimmy Douloumbakas.
GoOutAC.com is planning on rolling out a second phase with more features and deals.
