Reminders & Follow-ups help you maintain consistent communication with customers before and after their activities. This automated messaging system helps reduce no-shows, ensures customers are prepared, and helps gather valuable feedback.
Message Types
The platform offers several types of automated messages to help you communicate effectively with customers throughout their booking journey.
Pre-Activity Reminders
These messages help ensure customers are prepared for their upcoming activity. You can configure reminders to:
Send additional booking details after reservation
Provide activity preparation instructions
Send payment reminders for pending balances
Remind customers about required documentation and waivers
Share last-minute activity details
The system automatically customizes these reminders based on the activity type and customer requirements. Each message should include relevant details like meeting location, start time, and specific preparation instructions.
Follow-up Communications
Follow-up messages help maintain customer engagement after activities. These communications can:
Thank customers for their participation
Request feedback about their experience
Share photos or highlights from their activity
Offer information about future activities
Encourage social media sharing
You can configure different follow-up sequences based on activity types to ensure relevant and personalized communication.
Message Configuration
Timing Settings
You have full control over when messages are sent. For each message type, you can:
Set the number of hours before or after the activity
Configure different timings for different activity types
Set reminder frequencies for important information
For example, you might send activity preparation details three days before a tour, but seven days before a multi-day trip.
Content Customization
Each message template can be customized to include:
Personalized customer details
Specific instructions based on activity type
Business branding elements
Required links
The system automatically adds a branded header and footer to the email.
Communication Channels
Messages can be sent through multiple channels:
Email notifications with detailed information
SMS reminders for time-sensitive updates
You can configure which types of messages use which channels based on urgency and content type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Message Management
Q: Can I customize reminder timing for different activities?
A: Yes, you can set different reminder schedules based on activity type. For example, you might send reminders further in advance for courses than for single-day tours. Each activity type can have its own sequence of reminders and content.
Q: What happens if a booking is made close to the activity date?
A: The system automatically adjusts the reminder sequence based on booking timing. If a booking is made too close to send all planned reminders, it will:
Send the upcoming reminders in the queue
Skip any redundant messages
Maintain the follow-up schedule as planned
Content and Customization
Q: How much can I customize message content?
A: Message templates are highly customizable. You can:
Modify the text for each message type
Include dynamic fields that pull booking information
Your business branding is automatically added to the email
Customize based on activity type
Include specific instructions or requirements
Q: Can I preview messages before they go live?
A: Currently, preview feature is not available.
Troubleshooting
Q: What if I need to stop scheduled reminders?
A: You can manage scheduled communications by:
Pausing individual reminder sequences
Canceling specific messages
Updating timing for future messages
Managing message frequency
The system also automatically stops reminders if a booking is canceled or rescheduled.
Q: How do I handle customer communication preferences?
A: The platform respects customer preferences by:
Honoring communication opt-outs
Allowing channel selection
Maintaining preference history
Providing preference management options
Only critical operational messages are sent regardless of preferences.