Common Tasks and Workflows

This section provides step-by-step guides for common tasks you'll perform when managing destinations.
Setting Up a New Destination from Scratch
What you'll need:
Destination name and basic information
Address and contact details
At least one image (recommended)
Categories or other classifications (recommended)
Steps:
Navigate to Destinations → New Destination
Fill in required fields:
Name
Slug (or let it auto-generate)
Address
City
Zip
Add contact information (email, phone, website)
Upload a main image
Write a description in the Content field
Select at least one category
Add experiences, activities, or amenities as relevant
Fill in any special features that apply
Check Enabled to make it visible
Check Approved (if you're an admin creating it directly)
Click Save
Tips:
Start with the essentials, you can always add more details later
Use a descriptive name that clearly identifies the destination
Choose a slug that's readable and SEO-friendly
Add multiple images to the gallery for better presentation
Adding Multiple Destinations
When adding many destinations:
Prepare your data in a spreadsheet with columns for:
Name, address, city, zip
Phone, email, website
Categories, experiences, etc.
Image file names
Create destinations one at a time (or use bulk import if available):
Start with the first destination
Fill in all information
Save and move to the next
Use consistent naming for easier management later
Batch upload images if possible, then assign them to destinations
Time-saving tips:
Create templates for common destination types
Use the same categories and classifications for similar destinations
Copy similar destinations and modify rather than starting from scratch
Organizing Destinations with Categories
Planning your category structure:
List all the main types of destinations you have
Group them into broad categories (parent categories)
Break down into more specific subcategories (child categories)
Create the category structure in the admin panel
Example structure:
Dining
├── Restaurants
│   ├── Italian
│   ├── Mexican
│   └── American
├── Cafes
└── Fast Food
Shopping
├── Retail Stores
├── Markets
└── Specialty Shops
Entertainment
├── Theaters
├── Museums
└── Parks
Assigning categories:
Open a destination for editing
Find the Categories field
Select one or more appropriate categories
Save
Best practices:
Don't create too many categories (aim for 5-10 main categories)
Use subcategories for more specific organization
Assign multiple categories if a destination fits in more than one
Review and refine your category structure periodically
Creating a Featured Destinations List
To highlight special destinations:
Identify destinations you want to feature
Open each destination for editing
Check the Featured checkbox
Save
Featured destinations will appear when using the featured destinations API endpoint and can be displayed prominently on your frontend.
Tips:
Feature destinations that are particularly noteworthy or popular
Rotate featured destinations periodically to keep content fresh
Consider featuring seasonal destinations
Limit the number of featured destinations for better impact
Managing User Submissions
Daily workflow:
Check for new unapproved destinations
Review each submission:
Verify contact information is accurate
Check that images are appropriate and of good quality
Ensure descriptions are complete and well-written
Verify location information
Make any necessary edits
Approve and enable if ready, or contact the user for more information
Communication:
Use the notes field to track review status
Contact users if submissions need changes
Provide clear guidelines for what makes a good submission
Quality control:
Ensure all required information is present
Verify images meet quality standards
Check for duplicate submissions
Verify business legitimacy
Updating Destination Information
When to update:
Contact information changes
Hours of operation change
New images become available
Business adds new services or features
Location information needs correction
How to update:
Find the destination (use search if needed)
Open it for editing
Make your changes
Save
For user-submitted destinations:
Users can update their own destinations via the API
Admins can update any destination
Changes to approved destinations may trigger notifications
Archiving or Removing Destinations
Disabling a destination:
Open the destination
Uncheck the Enabled checkbox
Save
The destination will no longer appear in public listings but remains in the system.
Deleting a destination:
Open the destination
Use the delete option (if available)
Confirm deletion
Note: Approved destinations are typically disabled rather than deleted to preserve data. Unapproved user submissions can be deleted.
When to archive vs. delete:
Disable/Archive: Business temporarily closed, seasonal closure, or you want to keep the data
Delete: Duplicate entry, test entry, or permanently closed with no need to keep data