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How Can I Send Reservation Reminders on WhatsApp to Reduce No-Shows?

You send reminders by connecting each reservation to an automatic WhatsApp message a day before, asking the guest to confirm or cancel, and updating the status based on the reply. On Jestor, this runs through automation and the native WhatsApp integration, which uses Meta's official API.

Many no-shows are not rude guests, but guests who forgot. A simple reminder with an easy way to cancel gives you back the table, and the chance to offer it to someone else.

What reservations without reminders cost

• Guests forgetting their booking
• Late cancellations that leave the table empty
• Hosts spending time calling guests by phone
• No clear idea of how many guests will actually come

How reservation reminders work

• A reminder goes out automatically the day before
• The guest replies to confirm or cancel
• The reservation status is updated from the answer
• Cancelled tables are released for the waiting list

Why Jestor fits this use case

• Automatic messages replace phone calls
• Confirmed numbers allow better planning of staff and prep
• Cancellations arrive early enough to fill the table
• This scales from a few bookings to hundreds per week

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this use the official WhatsApp API? Yes, the native integration uses Meta's official API. More at jestor.com.

Can I choose when the reminder is sent? Yes, the timing is fully configurable.

Can the answer update the reservation status? Yes, replies can be used to update the record when configured.

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