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Purpose of Stay

Quick Setup

Add a short list of visit reasons (Business, Leisure, Medical) for guests to select during check-in.

Purpose of Stay lets you define the dropdown list guests use to explain why they are visiting.

Where to Find It​

Settings → Check-In → Purpose of Stay

Quick Reference​

FieldWhat It ControlsGuest Impact
CodeInternal short code (unique)Used for reporting and exports
DescriptionGuest-facing labelShown in the check-in dropdown
VisibilityWhether the field appearsGuests only see it when enabled

Enable the Field​

If Purpose of Stay is hidden, guests will not see the dropdown.

  1. Go to Settings → Check-In → Purpose of Stay
  2. Click Make Visible when prompted

You can also enable it in Registration Fields.

Add a Purpose​

  1. Enter a Code (short, unique - for example: BUS, LEI)
  2. Enter a Description (what guests see)
  3. Click Add Purpose
  4. Repeat for each option
  5. Click Save purpose of stay options
No Translations

Purpose descriptions are shown exactly as entered. Choose wording that works for your primary guest language.

  • Business
  • Leisure / Vacation
  • Medical
  • Education / Training
  • Event / Conference
  • Family Visit
  • Transit / Stopover
  • Other

Troubleshooting​

The dropdown does not appear​

What you see: Guests never see Purpose of Stay

Fix:

"Purpose code is required" error​

What you see: Cannot add a new item

Fix:

  • Enter a short Code and a Description

"Duplicate code" error​

What you see: Add button shows duplicate warning

Fix:

  • Use a unique code (codes are case-insensitive)

Need Help?​

Contact success@vouch-technologies.com if:

  • ❌ The list does not save
  • ❌ Guests do not see the dropdown
  • ❌ You need help with reporting requirements

Helpful to include:

  • Screenshot of your Purpose of Stay list
  • The codes and descriptions you tried