Connect. Learn. Innovate.
Greater Niagara Ticketing Professionals meet quarterly on both sides of the Niagara region border. Our purpose is to provide learning and networking opportunities to members. Membership is free for those who live/work in ticketing or a related field on both sides of the American and Canadian border.
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About GNTP
Some fun facts
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GNTP is the first cross-border (Canada/USA) regional ticketing group as recognized by INTIX (International Ticketing Association).
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We have held 3 meetings on both sides of the border since the group's inception in 2024 with members in attendance from both sides of the border.
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GNTP has been featured several times in the INTIX Access Newsletter, and we love our connection to INTIX and the wider ticketing community.
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Every meeting involves an educational session and a speed networking session as we do try and make each meeting fun, interactive and inclusive for all members!
GNTP Committee
Who We Are
Alison Barry
As the Director of Patron Experience & Ticketing at Chautauqua Institution, Alison oversees the organization's ticketing operations, patron services, and accommodations office. She worked for many years at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and also spent time at the State University of New York at Fredonia where she served as campus ticket office manager, as a course instructor, and as coordinator of the arts administration minor program. Alison is an active and long-time member of INTIX and past board member.
Anja Arvo
Anja is the Senior Sales Lead at Ferve Ticketing and has worked in the ticketing industry for 30+ years at venues, festivals, and ticketing software companies in Canada, USA, UK, and Australia. She was a recipient of the VenuesNow Ticketing Star Award in 2023. She is also an active Mentor for younger ticketing professionals to help guide them through the industry. She Co-Founded GNTP with Carlos Robayo.
Carlos Robayo
Carlos is the Director of Finance and Administration at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and has 15+ years in ticketing and administration at venues in Canada and is proud to work in the arts industry, helping to shape the fabric and values of our community. He is a recipient of the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award in the Niagara region in 2023. He Co-Founded GNTP with Anja Arvo.
Quarterly Meetings
What We Do
Q3 - INTIX on the Road
Buffalo, New York, USA
In September 2025 GNTP will be hosting INTIX as they visit our region for their INTIX on the Road Series. The session will involve a speaker, speed networking, and a happy hour. Join GNTP now to register for this upcoming event.
Q2 - Meridian Centre
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
We met up again on the Canadian side of the border in April 2025 at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, ON. We welcomed more new members from each side of the border. The topic was The Impact of Team Performance on Ticket Sales.
Q1 - Buffalo Bisons Office
Buffalo, NY, USA
The second meeting was held at the Buffalo Sabres office in Buffalo, NY in March 2025. We made regional ticketing history by officially holding meetings on both sides of the border! The topic was AI and Regional Ticketing.
Q4 - FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
St. Catharine's, Ontario, Canada
The first meeting was held in November 2024 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines, ON. Ticketing finance, and marketing professionals attended from both sides of the border. The topic was Onboarding New Ticketing Professionals.
Summer Socials
Meet Our Members
This summer we are offering some fun Summer Socials for our members and for any potentially interested new members. Learn more about the GNTP and how it can benefit your ticketing career! Come out and meet other members, and find out more about membership and the upcoming INTIX on the Road event.
Buffalo Bisons vs Omaha Storm Chasers
Friday, July 18, 2025 @5:30pm
Sahlen Field, 1 James D Griffin Plaza, Buffalo, NY