The Gateway Zone
The entry point to the group event website.
In this page
April 1st, 2026
First Zone
The Entry Point
This is where the Invitation Code page lives. Its only job is to verify the guest belongs there and let them through. Nothing else should compete for attention on the page.
The Event Site Zone is where Sign In and Create Account belong, accessible via the header. The guest can browse freely, get excited about the trip, explore the hotel options, and when they're ready to book, that's the natural moment to sign in or create an account.
April 1st, 2026
Invitation Code Page
Purpose
The Invitation Code page is the sole entry point to the event website. It is designed to welcome invited guests and grant them access through a simple, single-action interaction.
How it works
A travel advisor creates an event website and generates an invitation code. They share the URL and code with the group leader, who then distributes both to the event participants. When a guest visits the URL, they land on the Invitation Code page, enter their code, and are granted access to the event site.
Design principles
The page is intentionally stripped of all secondary actions. Its tone is warm and celebratory rather than transactional. The visual header is drawn from the event's theme, creating an immediate visual connection to the event site waiting on the other side.
Error State
If a guest enters an incorrect code, the response is: "Hmm, that code didn't work. Please check with your group leader and try again.".
