Enter how many guests arrive and over how long, pick a check-in method and the number of gates you plan to open, and see whether a queue will build.
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The number of gates you need is your peak arrivals per minute divided by how many guests one gate can process per minute. Arrivals bunch up just before doors or the headline act, so plan for the peak, not the average.
A paper list handles about two guests a minute per gate. QR scanning handles around six, wristbands about twelve, and face check-in around fifteen. Moving from lists to QR or face check-in can cut the number of gates and staff dramatically, and the guests notice.
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Plan every event cost, add contingency and see profit and break-even tickets in AED.
Model ticket tiers, VAT and fees to see net revenue, profit and break-even.
Estimate how many guests fit a venue for standing, theatre, banquet, classroom and more.
They are typical planning figures. Real speed depends on staff, lighting, connectivity and how ready guests are, so measure your own during rehearsal.
How much busier the busiest minutes are than the average. ×1.5 is a sensible default, and concerts with a fixed start can reach ×2–3.
One person per gate, one floater per four gates and one help desk. Adjust for VIP lanes and box office.