How Parking Concepts Inc. Launched VIP Premier Parking at a Major Northern Virginia Retail Center
Premium parking. No gates. No paper tickets. No friction.
Parking Concepts Inc. (PCI) has successfully launched VIP Premier Parking at a major Northern Virginia retail center, introducing a premium, gateless parking model designed to enhance the parker experience while delivering measurable financial results. In a high-traffic retail environment, parking must do more than manage access. It must support tenant relationships, protect customer experience, and contribute to asset performance. VIP Premier Parking was built with that balance in mind.
A Smarter Approach to Premium Parking
PCI’s goal was clear: introduce paid premium parking without installing gates, adding operational burden, or disrupting shopper flow.
The solution was a QR-based, ticketless experience that allows parkers to scan, pay digitally, and continue their visit without delay. Retailers can validate parking through QR codes or license plate entry, maintaining a familiar validation process without additional hardware.
No gates.
No ticket dispensers.
No construction downtime.
The model also gives PCI the flexibility to adjust VIP parking zones based on demand, peak retail periods, or special events.
From Paper Tickets to Digital Efficiency
Traditional paper ticket systems often create avoidable friction. Lost tickets, faded barcodes, hardware repairs, and maintenance costs all contribute to operational inefficiencies.
By moving to a ticketless model, PCI reduced those points of failure while improving throughput and compliance.
As Rafael Abanilla, Senior Vice President at Parking Concepts Inc., explains:
“Ticketless parking has reduced operational expenses and drastically decreased queuing at entrances and exits. It’s amazing how everyone is gravitating toward digital parking and automation. We’re fortunate to have a partner like GMP that’s putting a lot of thought into its solutions.”
The transition reflects a broader industry shift toward automation, digital credentials, and AI-supported operations.
Results
Measurable Results
The financial impact has been significant. The deployment delivered:
- 4X growth in parking revenue compared to previous years
- 90% revenue retention, up from 25% under the previous model
- Additional revenue from sponsorships and retailer validations
These outcomes demonstrate that premium parking can drive incremental revenue without introducing physical barriers.
Operational Results
Beyond revenue, the operational improvements are equally meaningful:
- Minimal enforcement requirements
- High customer compliance
- Lower maintenance and infrastructure overhead
By eliminating tickets and gates, PCI simplified the parker journey while gaining better control over performance.
Built on Operational Alignment
Behind the deployment was close collaboration between PCI and Get My Parking, focused on operational clarity and long-term scalability.
Chris Walters, Director of Customer Success at Get My Parking, notes:
“Our role is to support operators like PCI with solutions that deliver real operational impact. When ticketless deployment reduces costs, improves throughput, and drives revenue growth, that’s when we know we’re creating meaningful value.”
The partnership reflects a shared emphasis on preparation, communication, and measurable performance, particularly during transitions from legacy systems to digital environments
Download or view the PCI Premier Parking case study
The Future of Retail Parking
Retail parking is evolving rapidly.
Customers expect digital convenience.
Asset owners expect stronger financial performance.
Operators expect tools that are reliable, scalable, and efficient.
PCI’s VIP Premier Parking launch at this Northern Virginia retail center illustrates how ticketless, AI-supported parking can modernize an asset without heavy infrastructure investment.
If you would like to see how ticketless, AI-supported parking can be deployed at your retail or mixed-use asset, email us at sales@getmyparking.com or schedule a call with our team.