EMS - Managing Guest Profiles

EMS - Managing Guest Profiles

⏱️ Estimated time: 5 minutes

👤 Role: Front Desk Staff, Reservation Agents, Operations Managers, System Administrators


What you'll learn

  • How to navigate and locate individual guest records in EMS.

  • What information is stored within each specific tab of a guest profile.

  • How to manage notes, intake forms, memberships, account balances, and payments directly from the guest record.


When should I use this?


  • Guest Inquiries & Management: Use this reference guide whenever you need to review a guest's stay history, update their contact details, manage their payments, or check their intake forms.

  • Key Logic: Understanding the layout of the guest profile ensures team members can quickly locate critical guest information, reducing administrative delay and personalising the guest experience.


Before you start


  • Ensure you have active login credentials for the EMS platform.

  • Know the name, email, or booking reference of the guest you wish to look up.


Step-by-step


Step 1: Locate the guest profile

Log into EMS and select Guests from the main navigation menu on the left-hand side. Use the search bar to locate the guest in question by entering their name or contact details, then click on their profile to open it.


Step 2: Understand the guest profile tabs

  • Overview: Displays basic details entered during profile creation, including full name, email address, phone numbers, physical address, and membership status if applicable.

  • Bookings: Lists all previous and upcoming bookings associated with the guest, detailing the date the booking was made and who processed it.

  • Notes: Contains guest-specific notes. To add a new note, click Add Note, choose the appropriate Type of Note (e.g., Booking, Arrival, or Departure Notes), enter your text, and click Add Note to save.

  • Wallet: Summarises everything relevant to the guest's credit and debit accounts, including active balances, prepayments, account items, loyalty points, course packages, and related bill history.

  • Intake Forms: Displays completed intake forms for viewing. You can also complete a new intake form on behalf of the guest or email them a form to complete prior to their arrival.

  • Communication: Shows the guest's marketing preferences and indicates whether they are opted in to receive automated booking reminders and confirmations.

  • Documents: Stores files attached to the guest profile, such as signed agreements or physical copies of medical forms.

  • Membership: Outlines active membership details if applicable. From here, you can view or edit details, freeze or cancel memberships, or sign up a non-member.

  • Linked: Displays profiles linked to the primary guest, such as family members or related party guests.

  • Payment Methods: Manages saved payment details, such as direct debit cards for memberships. Click Add Payment Method to store new card details safely.

  • Payments: Displays historical transaction logs for spa treatments, memberships, and general purchases. From each payment entry, you can download an invoice, process pending balances using Pay, or initiate a Refund.


Best practice


  • Keep notes updated: Regularly add arrival or preference notes so colleagues across departments can deliver a seamless service.

  • Pre-arrival prep: Check the Intake Forms tab prior to a guest's arrival to ensure all medical and health declarations are completed in advance.

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