Activities are the core offerings you manage on the Buddy Booking Platform. Whether you're organizing diving tours, certification courses, or multi-day trips, understanding activity types and their management helps you effectively showcase and sell your services.
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Types of Activities
The platform supports three main types of activities to accommodate different diving experiences:
Tours
Short-duration experiences ideal for day activities:
Single dive or snorkel sessions
Wreck dive tours
Reef excursions
Duration typically a few hours
Can schedule multiple slots per day
Flexible capacity management
Ideal for certified divers and beginners
Courses
Training programs available in two formats:
In-person Courses
Scheduled classroom and practical sessions
Physical attendance required
Can include e-learning components
Certification-focused training
Group or private instruction options
E-learning Courses
Fully online, self-paced learning
No physical attendance needed
Managed through affiliate platforms
Digital certification programs
Automated student management
Trips
Multi-day diving experiences combining:
Multiple diving activities
Accommodation arrangements
Extended itineraries
Comprehensive packages
Group travel coordination
Activity States
Every activity exists in one of three states:
Draft
Initial setup phase
Not visible to customers
Fully editable
Used while configuring details
Published
Live and available for booking
Visible in search results
Booking restrictions apply
Limited editing capabilities
Unpublished
Temporarily hidden from customers
Preserves existing bookings
No new bookings allowed
Can be republished later
Getting Started
Before creating your first activity, ensure you have configured:
Customer Types
Define who can book your activities
Set certification requirements
Configure age restrictions
Establish booking limits
Locations
Add meeting points
Set pickup locations
Configure dive sites
Specify training facilities
Add-ons
Create equipment rental options
Set up additional services
Configure pricing
Define availability
Accommodations (for trips)
Add accommodation options
Set room types
Configure pricing
Define booking policies
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic Concepts
Q: How do I choose which type of activity to create?
A: Consider the duration and complexity:
Tours: Single-day experiences lasting hours
Courses: Training programs requiring multiple sessions
Trips: Multi-day experiences with accommodations
Q: Can I convert between activity types?
A: No, activity types cannot be converted. Create a new activity with the desired type instead.
Activity Management
Q: How many activities can I create?
A: There's no limit to the number of activities you can create. Focus on organizing them effectively for easy management.
Q: Can I copy an existing activity?
A: Currently, each activity must be created individually. Save time by preparing templates of common information.
Publishing and Visibility
Q: When should I publish an activity?
A: Publish when:
All details are configured correctly
Pricing is finalized
Schedule is confirmed
Resources are available
Q: Can I make changes after publishing?
A: Yes, but with restrictions:
Minor updates are always possible
Major changes require special handling
Changes affecting bookings have limitations
Configuration Requirements
Q: What must be set up before creating activities?
A: Essential prerequisites include:
Customer types configuration
Location setup
Add-ons (if needed)
Accommodation options (for trips)
Q: Can I start with a basic setup and add details later?
A: Yes, using draft mode:
Create basic structure
Add details progressively
Review thoroughly
Publish when ready
Troubleshooting
Q: Why can't I find my activity in the list?
A: Check:
Activity type filter
Search terms
Publishing status
Sort order
Q: What if I need to cancel a published activity?
A: You can:
Unpublish to prevent new bookings
Handle existing bookings appropriately
Contact booked customers
Process necessary refunds