Why it matters
How no-show affects a service
No-shows leave capacity empty at a moment when it may be difficult to resell. Venues can reduce that risk with clear policies, automated reminders, easy cancellation, selective card guarantees or deposits rather than applying the same friction to every booking.
Example
In practice
A six-person Saturday booking that never arrives and does not cancel before the venue's stated deadline is recorded as a no-show.
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