Apr 2026: Bookings - Better booking protection for slot setup

This helps ensure that your booking schedules remain accurate and conflict-free from the moment they are created.

What’s New

• Automatic validation when creating or updating slot schemas

• Prevention of overlapping time slots within the same space

• Clear feedback when a conflict is detected

• Improved reliability during booking configuration

Why this matters

• Reduces the risk of duplicate availability and booking conflicts

• Protects the booking experience for end users

• Improves confidence when setting up and managing spaces

• Minimises manual errors during configuration

When to use this

This enhancement is especially useful in the following scenarios:

Setting Up New Spaces

• When creating booking slots for meeting rooms, amenities, or shared spaces

• Ensures your initial setup is clean and conflict-free

Updating Existing Schedules

• When adjusting availability (e.g. extending hours or adding new slots)

• Prevents accidental overlaps with existing bookings

Managing High-Demand Spaces

• For areas with frequent bookings (e.g. gyms, studios, or conference rooms)

• Helps maintain a smooth and reliable booking experience

Multi-Admin Environments

• When multiple team members manage the same spaces

• Reduces the risk of conflicting changes

How It Works (High-Level)

1. Navigate to your Booking or Space Management settings

2. Select the space you want to configure

3. Create or edit a slot schema

4. Define the availability (dates and times)

5. Click Save

If the new schema overlaps with existing availability:

• The system will block the change

• A message will highlight the conflict

• You will be prompted to adjust the time slots before saving

Best Practice Tips

• Review existing availability before creating new slots

• Use consistent time intervals to reduce complexity

• Avoid duplicating schemas across the same space without checking overlaps

• Make incremental changes and save regularly to catch conflicts early