Put hotel service options in a guest's WhatsApp chat
Give guests a tidy menu of useful services instead of a long message to scan.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send interactive list
Send an interactive list message to a whatsapp number. list messages allow users to select from up to 10 options in a structured format. great for menus, catalogs, or choices. note: the message will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.
Why this helps
Guests may not know what help is available, while staff repeat the same explanations across chats.
- Present service choices in a compact menu
- Make repeat guest information easier to share
- Keep the message relevant to the supplied stay context
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Apaleo and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3In one instruction, tell Notis to send a structured list of relevant guest services using the information provided in the webhook request.
- 4Pick the notis_webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real guest example and check the menu options.
Questions about this workflow
How many options can the list include?
The supplied action description supports up to ten options.
Will selecting an option automatically change the reservation?
No update action is listed. This workflow sends the menu only.
Does the guest need to have started a WhatsApp conversation?
Yes. The list message is delivered only if the recipient has texted first.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Apaleo to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Apaleo triggers
Whatsapp actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create message template
Create a new message template for the whatsapp business account. templates must be approved by whatsapp before they can be used. templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete message template
Delete a message template from the whatsapp business account. this permanently removes the template and it cannot be recovered. only delete templates that are no longer needed.
Get business profile
Get the business profile information for a whatsapp business phone number. this includes business details like description, address, website, and contact info.
Get media
Get information about uploaded media including a temporary download url. the download url is valid for 5 minutes and can be used to retrieve the actual media file. this is useful for downloading media that was sent to your whatsapp number.
Get media info
Get metadata about uploaded media without generating a download url. this is useful for checking file size, type, and hash without downloading the file. use get media if you need the actual download url.
Get message templates
Get all message templates for the whatsapp business account. templates are required for sending messages outside the 24-hour window and for marketing/utility messages.
Get phone number
Get details of a specific phone number associated with a whatsapp business account.
Get phone numbers
Get all phone numbers associated with a whatsapp business account (waba).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Apaleo and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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