Guest Communication & Check-In

Keep every guest informed and ready to arrive without your team typing the same messages over and over.

48 hrs
Time saved/month
33
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Guest communication and check-in involves manually composing and sending pre-arrival emails, payment reminders, check-in day SMS messages, and post-stay thank the team notes to each guest.

Automation sends personalized pre-arrival emails, payment reminders, and check-in day messages automatically based on booking data, logs all communications in a central system, and reduces staff time to monitoring and handling exceptions only.

Key features
Send personalized pre-arrival emails automatically with check-in details, parking information, and WiFi credentials pulled from booking records
Deliver payment reminder emails on schedule when payment is due before arrival
Send check-in day SMS reminders with arrival instructions to guest phone numbers
Log all outbound communications in a centralized system to prevent duplicate messages and provide complete communication history
Update guest records automatically to track communication status and avoid sending duplicate messages
Send post-check-in thank you messages and feedback requests after guest arrival

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Booking Confirmedtrigger

A new booking is received from the reservation system or booking email. The automation is triggered with guest name, email, phone, arrival date, and room details.

2. Fetch Guest & Booking Details

The automation retrieves full guest information and booking details, including any special requests or preferences stored in the guest record.

3. Send Pre-Arrival Email

A pre-arrival email is automatically composed using a template and sent to the guest's email address with personalized check-in instructions, WiFi details, and parking information.

4. Send Payment Reminder (if applicable)

If payment is due before arrival, an automated payment reminder email is sent with the invoice link and due date.

5. Send Check-In Day SMS

On the check-in date, an SMS reminder is automatically sent to the guest's phone with arrival instructions and parking details.

6. Log Communication

All sent communications are automatically logged in the guest's record, including timestamps and message types, creating a complete communication history.

7. Post Check-In Thank You Message

After check-in, a thank you message is automatically sent via email requesting feedback and offering additional assistance.

8. Notify Staff

Front desk staff receive a notification confirming all guest communications have been sent and the guest is expected to arrive, eliminating manual tracking.

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Estimated Time Saving
48hrs/month
Process pain:7.8/10
Mapped by:33 Companies

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