A single booking is the standard booking type: a single customer reserves an appointment for a specific time unit with a specific staff member or resource. Only exactly one customer can book per time slot; further booking attempts for the same slot are rejected.
Characteristics
- Exactly one place per appointment (exclusive slot)
- Typical for personal consultations, treatments, therapy sessions, coaching
- Clear 1:1 relationship between customer and service provider
- After booking, the slot is immediately marked as taken for other customers
Single booking vs. group booking
| Characteristic | Single booking | Group booking |
|---|---|---|
| Places per slot | 1 | Several (configurable) |
| Typical use | Consultation, therapy | Courses, seminars, tours |
| Visibility for others | Slot blocked immediately | Slot bookable up to capacity limit |
| Example | Doctor's appointment | Yoga class with 12 places |