We’ve introduced new improvements to the ‘Add Guests’ experience, giving you more control over how guests are handled during appointment bookings.
What’s New?
Payment Calculation Based on Attendee Count
- You can now configure calendars to automatically collect payment based on the total number of attendees, including the primary booker and all added guests.
- The payment amount will be multiplied by the total number of attendees, and the booker will be charged accordingly via the booking widget.
- This feature is ideal for group bookings or services priced per person.
Mandatory Guest Information
A new setting allows you to make guest details mandatory during booking. When enabled:
- Users must add at least one guest to proceed with the booking.
- The booking form will always collect the guest count, guest name, and email.
This ensures guest information isn’t missed—especially important for businesses like couples therapy, restaurant reservations, or group sessions, where at least one additional guest is expected.
How to Enable?
- Go to Calendar Settings and click Edit Calendar.
- Open the Forms & Payment tab.
- Under the Add Guests section, enable Require Guests for Booking to make at least one guest mandatory.
- In the Payments section, enable Collect payment for all attendees, which will be charged based on the total number of guests.
Why It Matters
These enhancements help:
- Prevent payment confusion by ensuring all attendees are accounted for.
- Avoid missed guest entries in industries where guests are core to the booking.
- Reduce support tickets and friction in multi-attendee scheduling.
- Expand support for complex use cases like events, family appointments, and shared services.
