Integration with online calendar apps for session booking

Purpose

 1.1. Enable automated synchronization of class schedules between aerobics instructors and clients via major online calendar platforms.
 1.2. Allow clients to book, reschedule, or cancel sessions with real-time availability updates to reduce manual effort.
 1.3. Prevent double-booking and provide automatic reminders to clients and instructors.
 1.4. Integrate sign-up confirmation, attendance tracking, and follow-up workflows.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. A client initiates session booking via website or app.
 2.2. Instructor updates class availability or modifies schedule.
 2.3. A session is cancelled or modified by either party.
 2.4. Continuous monitoring for updates in the integrated calendar accounts.

Platform Variants

 3.1. Google Calendar
  • API: Calendar API – Events:insert, Events:delete, Events:patch
  • Feature/Setting: OAuth2.0 connection; trigger on new event creation or update
 3.2. Microsoft Outlook Calendar
  • API: Microsoft Graph – /me/events
  • Feature/Setting: App Registration, delegated calendar event permissions
 3.3. Apple iCloud Calendar
  • Feature/Setting: CalDAV integration; trigger with event CREATE, UPDATE, DELETE
 3.4. Calendly
  • API: Webhooks – invitee.created, invitee.canceled
  • Feature/Setting: Webhook endpoint subscription
 3.5. Acuity Scheduling
  • API: Acuity API – Appointments endpoint
  • Feature/Setting: OAuth2.0; receive real-time updates via webhooks
 3.6. Zoho Calendar
  • API: Zoho Calendar API – CreateEvents, GetEvents
  • Feature/Setting: OAuth token, watch for changes
 3.7. TimeTrade
  • API: Appointments – POST/PUT/DELETE
  • Feature/Setting: Trigger on appointment lifecycle
 3.8. Setmore
  • API: Appointments API – Book, Cancel
  • Feature/Setting: API Key access; listen for booking activity
 3.9. Appointlet
  • API: Booking API; Webhooks
  • Feature/Setting: Real-time event subscription
 3.10. Doodle
  • API: Polls and Booking API
  • Feature/Setting: OAuth2.0 authentication, trigger on poll/booking status
 3.11. Square Appointments
  • API: Booking API
  • Feature/Setting: OAuth, subscribe to appointment changes
 3.12. SimplyBook.me
  • API: Webhooks
  • Feature/Setting: Notification on booking events
 3.13. Bookafy
  • API: Booking API
  • Feature/Setting: Receive events for booking status
 3.14. 10to8
  • API: Webhooks / Appointments endpoints
  • Feature/Setting: Post/put/delete appointment triggers
 3.15. OnceHub
  • API: ScheduleOnce API
  • Feature/Setting: Webhook configuration on booking lifecycle
 3.16. SuperSaaS
  • API: Webhooks
  • Feature/Setting: Trigger on appointment events
 3.17. Bookeo
  • API: Booking API
  • Feature/Setting: Check for status changes
 3.18. Gigabook
  • API: Appointments
  • Feature/Setting: Listen on new, modified, or canceled appointments
 3.19. Appointy
  • API: Appointment API
  • Feature/Setting: Subscribe to appointment notifications
 3.20. Skedda
  • API: Bookings endpoint
  • Feature/Setting: Access via token, trigger on booking changes

Benefits

 4.1. Eliminates manual scheduling errors and saves admin time.
 4.2. Reduces no-shows through automated reminders and confirmations.
 4.3. Centralizes class management with real-time updates.
 4.4. Enhances professionalism and client satisfaction by offering self-serve scheduling options.
 4.5. Enables data-driven insights on booking trends and instructor utilization.