Offer Tickets 

• Add multiple offers under a single ticket class
  
• Automate the offer start and stop conditions
  
• Reduce manual intervention
  

• Increased marketing impact: Time-sensitive discounts create a sense of urgency, encouraging faster ticket purchases.
  
• Early revenue and cash flow: Early sales provide immediate cash flow to cover event expenses like venue deposits, marketing, and logistics.
  
• Leverage Psychological Triggers:
  
• FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): Limited-time availability compels attendees to act quickly.
  
• Perceived Savings: Attendees feel they are getting a deal, making them more likely to buy.
  

• Time: Set specific start and end dates for the offer.
  
• Quantity: Define the number of tickets available at the offer price.
  

• Current Offer
  
• Previous Offer
  
• Next Offer
  
• Both Previous and Next Offers
  

• During the ticket purchase process, the offer name appears alongside the ticket class name. The order summary clearly displays the applied offer.
  
• After attendees purchase their tickets, the "Your Orders" section displays the offer name along with the ticket class name. The invoice also reflects the offer name for transparency.
  
• When manually adding an order, any valid offers associated with the ticket class are applied automatically. There's no need for manual price adjustments.
  
• During check-in, only the original ticket class amount is displayed.
  
• Offer-tiered tickets cannot be selected during manual check-in.
  

Tax Rules - Canada (Early access)

1. Go to Portal Settings > Payments and Tax.
   
2. Select Canada as the organization location. 

• 12 default tax rates covering all provinces and territories.
  
• 13 tax rules (one for each region).
  
• A default rule for online events, applying the correct tax based on the attendee’s location.
  
• 5 tax agencies for accurate tax handling. 

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• Tax rules in Zoho Backstage are flexible and dynamic. You can modify them at any time during your event setup. However, changes will only apply to new transactions. Existing transactions will retain the original tax rule, ensuring previous purchases remain unaffected.
  
• If you select a non-Canadian location for your event, the Canada Tax Rule will not be applied. This ensures taxes are only charged where applicable, preventing errors in cross-border events.
  

Event Category  

• While Creating an Event: On the Event Info page.
  
• For Category Management: Under Portal Settings > Branding > Event Category.
  

• Add, edit, and delete custom categories.
  
• Cannot edit or delete default categories.
  

• Can only add new categories.
  
• Cannot edit or delete existing custom or default categories.
  

Other Enhancements 

Floor plan Focus Area 

Custom Dates for  ticket classes (Early access)

Custom dates can be set within 30 days before or after the main event.

New WhatsApp triggers and templates 

• Send Registration Confirmation: Instantly confirm registration to enhance the attendee experience.
  
• Order Canceled: Notify purchasers promptly in case of any order cancellations.
  

• Welcome Speaker: Extend a warm welcome to our speakers and set a positive tone for their participation.
  
• Speaker Added to a Session: Inform speakers when they’re added to a session, ensuring they are well-prepared.
  
• Speaker Removed from a Session: Provide timely updates should there be any changes to their session involvement.
  

• Thank a Sponsor Before Website is Live: Show appreciation early on, fostering positive relationships with sponsors.
  
• Welcome and Thank Sponsor After Website is Live: Acknowledge sponsors publicly once the event website goes live.
  
• Deny Sponsor Proposal: Deliver sensitive information with professionalism and clarity.
  
• Acknowledge Sponsor Proposal: Confirm receipt of sponsor proposals, keeping communication open and transparent.
  

• Event Canceled: Quickly inform participants in the event of cancellations, ensuring they’re kept in the loop.