Create an Activity
How to create a new activity in Resytech, including choosing the right activity type and setting initial options.
Use this guide when you are adding a new bookable offering to your platform -- whether that is a guided tour, equipment rental, class, or any other experience customers can reserve.
Before You Start
Decide which activity type fits your offering. The type you choose determines how scheduling and pricing work, and it cannot be changed after creation.
| Type | Best For | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Rental | Kayaks, bikes, paddleboards, jet skis | Customers book equipment for a fixed duration from your defined time slots. Pricing can be per booking, per person, or per equipment unit. |
| Tour | Guided tours, classes, workshops | Customers book a spot on a scheduled departure. Supports per-person and per-booking pricing. Optionally allows private tours. |
| Dynamic Duration Equipment Rental | Multi-hour or multi-day rentals | Customers choose how long they want to rent within a min/max range you define. Pricing is calculated by an hourly rate. |
Steps
- Go to Activities in the left sidebar of the dashboard.
- Click the Add Activity button in the top-right corner.
- Fill in the required fields:
- Name -- The display name customers see (max 50 characters). Choose something clear and descriptive, such as "2-Hour Kayak Rental" or "Sunset Sailing Tour."
- Description -- A short summary shown in activity listings (max 100 characters).
- Type -- Select one of the three activity types described above.
- Configure type-specific settings that appear based on your selection:
Equipment Rental & Tour Common Settings
- Guest Minimum -- The minimum number of guests required per booking. Defaults to 1.
- Guest Limit -- The maximum number of guests allowed per booking. Enter 0 for no limit.
Tour-Only Settings
- Allow Private Tours -- When enabled, customers can book the entire tour slot exclusively for their group.
Dynamic Duration Equipment Rental Settings
- Minimum Hours -- The shortest rental period a customer can select (minimum 1 hour).
- Maximum Hours -- The longest rental period a customer can select.
- Time Increment -- The interval between selectable duration options (e.g., 30-minute increments allow 1h, 1.5h, 2h, etc.).
- Base Hourly Rate -- The price per hour used to calculate the total rental cost.
- Click Create to save the activity.
After creation, you are taken to the activity settings page where you can configure scheduling, pricing, media, and all other options.
What Happens After Creation
The new activity is created in an unpublished state. It will not appear on your booking website until you explicitly publish it. This gives you time to configure all settings before going live.
Next Steps
- Configure scheduling to set when the activity is available.
- Set up pricing to define how much customers pay.
- Upload media to add photos to the listing.
- Set up the manifest to configure guest limits and demographics.
- Publish the activity when you are ready to go live.
Tips
- You can always clone an existing activity instead of starting from scratch if you have a similar offering already configured.
- The activity name appears prominently in your checkout, calendar, and reports. Keep it concise and distinguishable from other activities.
- If you choose the wrong type, you will need to create a new activity -- the type cannot be changed after creation.