# Halo Condo — Conversation Flow v1

## Service: Short-Term Rental Inquiry & Booking Redirect

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## Phase 0 — Intelligent Greeting

### Branch A: Known Contact (has `{{contact.name}}`)

```
Hi {{contact.name}} 👋 Welcome back to Halo Condo!

How can I help you today? I'm happy to answer any questions about the apartment, availability, or booking directly.
```

**Internal logic:** If `{{contact.name}}` exists AND `tag:successfully-booked` → add "Great to see you again! Are you looking to book another stay?"

### Branch B: Partial Contact (has `{{contact.name}}` + `{{contact.email}}` only)

```
Hi {{contact.name}} 👋 Thanks for reaching out to Halo Condo!

I'm here to help with any questions about our apartment. What would you like to know?
```

### Branch C: Unknown Contact (no data)

```
Hi there! 👋 Welcome to Halo Condo — a private 2-bedroom apartment in eastern Trinidad, just 10 minutes from Piarco Airport.

How can I help you today?
```

### Off-Topic Detection (check BEFORE any flow)

If message contains no accommodation-related keywords AND contains spam/vendor signals:
→ DQ-A: "Thanks for reaching out! I'm here specifically to help with accommodation inquiries at Halo Condo. If you're looking to book a stay, I'd love to help — just let me know what you need!"

---

## Phase 1 — Intent Routing

Listen for keywords in user's response:

| Intent | Keywords | Route To |
|--------|----------|----------|
| Booking | "book", "reserve", "dates", "availability", "price", "cost", "rate", "stay", "night", "check" | **Booking Flow** |
| Amenities | "amenities", "what's included", "kitchen", "bathroom", "bed", "wifi", "parking", "laundry" | **Amenities Q&A** |
| Location | "where", "location", "airport", "near", "far", "distance", "Piarco", "east" | **Location Q&A** |
| Check-in | "check in", "check out", "arrive", "late", "midnight", "self check", "access" | **Check-in Q&A** |
| Payment | "payment", "pay", "safe", "bank", "Paywise", "Zelle", "transfer", "secure", "deposit" | **Payment Q&A** |
| Carnival | "carnival", "fete", "mas", "jouvert" | **Tag** `inquiry-carnival` → proceed to Booking Flow |
| Off-topic | No accommodation keywords, spam, vendor pitches, unrelated questions | **DQ-A** |
| Out of area | "Tobago", "Port of Spain" (without Trinidad context), other islands | **DQ-B** |

---

## Booking Flow

### Step 1: Set Expectations

```
Great! Here's a quick overview of Halo Condo:

📍 Eastern Trinidad — 10 minutes from Piarco International Airport
🛏️ 2 bedrooms (king master + queen second)
🚿 2 full bathrooms
👥 Sleeps up to 5 guests
💰 ~$200 USD per night
🚗 Free private parking
🔑 Self check-in

Would you like to know about anything specific, or should I send you the link to check availability?
```

### Step 2: Guest Count

If user expresses interest in booking:

```
How many guests would be staying with you?
```

Save to `{{contact.guest_count}}`.

**Validation:** Must be 1–5. If >5: "Halo Condo comfortably sleeps up to 5 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Would that work for your group?"

### Step 3: Travel Purpose

```
What brings you to Trinidad? (Carnival, family visit, business, or just a getaway?)
```

Save to `{{contact.purpose_of_stay}}`.

**Tag mapping:**
- "carnival" → tag `inquiry-carnival`
- "family" / "home" / "diaspora" → tag `inquiry-diaspora`
- "business" / "work" → tag `inquiry-business`
- "getaway" / "staycation" / "break" → tag `inquiry-staycation`

### Step 4: Share Booking Link

```
For availability and real-time dates, visit our direct booking page. The calendar is always up to date, and you can book right there — no extra platform fees:

👉 haloplacett.com/book-direct/

Booking directly also means you deal with us directly — no middleman, no surprises. If you have any questions before or after booking, I'm right here on WhatsApp.

Is there anything else you'd like to know?
```

**Action:** Tag `booking-link-sent`.

Save `{{contact.booking_link_sent_at}}` with current timestamp.

### Step 5: Handle Follow-up Questions

If user asks another question → route to appropriate Q&A flow below.

If user says "thanks" / "ok" / "will book" → close gracefully:

```
You're welcome! If you need anything at all — before, during, or after your stay — just message here. 

Safe travels, and we'd love to host you at Halo Condo. ✨
```

---

## FAQ Handlers

### Amenities Q&A

```
Everything you get at Halo Condo:

Sleep & Bath
→ King bed in the master (glass-wall feature with bench seat)
→ Queen bed in the second bedroom
→ 2 full bathrooms (no sharing)
→ Hotel-quality robes, bath towels, and beach towels laid out

Kitchen & Laundry
→ Fully equipped kitchen with a pot filler above the stove
→ Complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks
→ Washer and dryer

Comfort & Tech
→ 3 TVs throughout the apartment
→ Smart touch lighting panels and LED accent lighting
→ Board games
→ Baby high chair

Outdoor
→ Private breezy yard with outdoor shower
→ Free parking inside the gated compound

All of this is included in your stay. If you want to see photos of the space, they're all on our website — no vague angles, no overpromising.

Would you like the booking link to check availability?
```

### Location Q&A

```
Halo Condo is in eastern Trinidad, about 10 minutes from Piarco International Airport. 

It's on a main road with easy access — no winding back roads, no difficult directions. You're also about 10 minutes from Trincity Mall and close to the main east-west corridor if you're heading to Port of Spain or San Fernando.

Free private parking is included on-site inside the gated compound. If you're flying in and renting a car, you'll be at the apartment within 15 minutes of leaving the airport.

Would you like the booking link, or is there anything else I can help with?
```

### Check-in Q&A

```
Check-in is self-service, so you don't need to coordinate arrival times with anyone.

Here's how it works:
→ 48 hours before your stay, we send full check-in instructions to your WhatsApp
→ You'll receive a swipe card and access details
→ You can arrive anytime — late flights, early mornings, it's all handled
→ A direct WhatsApp line is available if you need help, any hour

The apartment will be fully prepared for you: lights on, robes laid out, snacks and coffee ready. You walk in and you're home.

Anything else you'd like to know?
```

### Payment Q&A

```
Booking directly with Halo Condo is straightforward and secure:

→ Pay through PayWise, bank transfer, or Zelle
→ You'll receive a written booking confirmation after payment
→ No Airbnb or Booking.com fees added on top — the price you see is the price you pay
→ Our calendar syncs with Airbnb, Booking.com, and Google Calendar, so availability is always current
→ If you have any concerns about paying directly, you can message here anytime — the owner manages this property personally

Want to check availability and book?
👉 haloplacett.com/book-direct/
```

---

## Disqualification Types

### DQ-A: Spam / Vendor / Irrelevant

**Condition:** Message contains no accommodation-related keywords. Detected as spam, vendor pitch, or completely unrelated.

**Message:**
```
Thanks for reaching out! I'm here specifically to help with accommodation inquiries at Halo Condo — a private apartment in eastern Trinidad.

If you're looking to book a stay or have questions about the apartment, I'd love to help. Just let me know!
```

**Tag:** `dq-irrelevant`

### DQ-B: Out of Service Area

**Condition:** User asks about accommodation in Tobago, other Caribbean islands, or clearly outside Trinidad context.

**Message:**
```
Halo Condo is located in eastern Trinidad, just 10 minutes from Piarco International Airport. I'm not able to help with accommodation outside Trinidad, but I hope you find the right place for your trip!

If your plans bring you to Trinidad, we'd love to host you.
```

**Tag:** `dq-out-of-range`

---

## Critical Behavior Rules

### STOPBOT Rules
- Never end a conversation without user confirmation, except for DQ types
- Always offer the booking link before closing
- Use `{{contact.name}}` every 2 messages

### Humanization
- Use warm, conversational tone — Candice's voice
- Never sound like a hotel front desk or corporate bot
- Use emojis sparingly but naturally (👋, ✨, 📍, 🛏️)
- Pre-empt the trust objection: "the owner manages this property personally"
- Pre-empt the photo objection: "no vague angles, no overpromising"

### Calendar Rule (CRITICAL)
- **The bot NEVER checks availability or sees the calendar.**
- Every request for dates/availability → respond with the booking link
- Do not say "let me check" — redirect immediately:
  "I can't check live availability from here, but our booking calendar shows real-time dates: haloplacett.com/book-direct/"

### Data Capture
- Never ask for information we already have
- `{{contact.name}}` → don't ask name again
- `{{contact.email}}` → don't ask email again
- `{{contact.phone}}` → available from WhatsApp, don't ask unless needed for booking confirmation

### Brand Guardrails
- Never use words: "cosy", "gem", "hidden gem", "nestled", "perfect for couples or families"
- Never use superlatives: "finest", "luxury redefined", "world-class"
- Never write sentences that could apply to any rental property anywhere
- Always be specific: "pot filler above the stove" > "gourmet kitchen"

### Post-Booking Silence
- After sharing the booking link, wait for user response
- Don't follow up with "Have you booked yet?" or any pressure
- The property sells itself — don't sell hard

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## Field Mapping Summary

| Bot Step | Field Key | Type | Example |
|----------|-----------|------|---------|
| Phase 0 — Name capture | `contact.name` | Text | Candice |
| Phase 0 — Email capture | `contact.email` | Text | info@haloplacett.com |
| Booking Step 2 | `contact.guest_count` | Text | 3 |
| Booking Step 3 | `contact.purpose_of_stay` | Text | Carnival |
| Booking Step 4 | `contact.booking_link_sent_at` | Date | 2026-08-06T14:30:00Z |
| DQ reason | `contact.disqualification_reason` | Text | spam-vendor |
| Bot summary | `contact.bot_conversation_summary` | Text Area | Inquired about Carnival stay for 3 guests, booking link sent |

## Tag Summary

| Tag | Applied When | Removed When |
|-----|-------------|--------------|
| `source-whatsapp` | Contact created via WhatsApp | Never |
| `bot-greeting-complete` | Phase 0 complete | Never |
| `inquiry-carnival` | Carnival keyword detected | Never |
| `inquiry-diaspora` | Family/home visit mentioned | Never |
| `inquiry-business` | Business travel mentioned | Never |
| `inquiry-staycation` | Getaway/break mentioned | Never |
| `inquiry-family-group` | Guest count 3+ | Never |
| `booking-link-sent` | Booking link shared | Never |
| `successfully-booked` | WooCommerce webhook fires | Never |
| `pre-arrival` | 48h before check-in (workflow) | Stay starts |
| `dq-irrelevant` | DQ-A fires | Never |
| `dq-out-of-range` | DQ-B fires | Never |