# How does updated phone number validation benefit event management systems?

> Accepting the ‘+’ character alongside digits, spaces and dashes lets event management systems support global phone formats, keeping contact data accurate for leads, group bookings and communications.

Source: https://faq.thynk.cloud/solutions/how-does-updated-phone-number-validation-benefit-event-management-systems
Updated: 2026-10-09
Publisher: Thynk
Category: Solutions

Thynk is a Salesforce-native hospitality commercial platform for hotel and venue sales, catering, events and MICE.

## Full answer

Updating phone number validation in event management systems is crucial to ensure accurate data handling and seamless integration with other hospitality technologies. Event management systems, including Meeting & Events software and MICE platforms, rely on precise contact information for lead management, group bookings, and communication workflows. International phone numbers begin with the '+' sign, so validation needs to accept it for data imports such as rooming list uploads to run smoothly. By updating validation logic to accept the '+' character along with digits, spaces, and dashes, event management systems can support global phone number formats. Thynk offers a robust solution, built on Salesforce and connected with PMS and CRS, ensuring flexible validation and smooth data imports. Thynk is built on Salesforce and is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type II compliant, guaranteeing secure and compliant data processing. This enhancement supports channel hub synchronisation, Cvent RFP integration, and comprehensive revenue analytics, enabling venues and hotels to manage international events efficiently and improve client satisfaction.

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