New Releases:

• [Booking Formula] Not able to see Booking Formula on stage
• [Enhancement] Add Created by column for Hold Events
• [Enhancement Request][HomeAway] Add Merchant Name to Account Info section
• [Enhancement Request]Add "YourWelcome" in app integration page
• [Enhancement] Allow mass deletion of images from rentals
• [Checklist] Add Rental Ready dots
• [Billing Info] Replace this table with the Subscribed Applications table from the App Store
• [Rentals] Provide ability to download Rentals
• [Enhancement Request] Update Existing Guest when converting Hold to Booking
• Billing Info Page - Add "Close Account" button and "Update Card"
• [Enhancement Request-Booking Fees] Add ability to determine which fees added to the rentals should be applicable for which bookings

Bug Fixes:

• Remove icon for in-app tour from Dashboard
• [Close Account] Book A Call link should appear in new tab
• [Clone Booking] Source is shown as empty if user clones a Sympl Booking
• [API Channels] Duplicate "Channel Detail" tabs are appearing
• Issue with Auto Invoicing

To better facilitate our customers we will be updating our inquiry data feed to include additional information. The following additional information will be available with inquiry data feeds

1. Guest secondary email
2. Guest phone
3. Guest address
4. Number of nights

Also, we have removed the below filter and replaced it with the Status dropdown. Now you can download confirmed bookings, cancellations, and inquiries using the Status filter.

The purpose of this post is to make you aware of this change so that you can modify your workflows when the change goes live on Dec 01, 2022.

Multi-award-winning channel manager, PMS, booking engine and payment collection - Beds24 is one of the most cost-effective, powerful, reliable and flexible all-in-one-solution which simplifies workflows and automates tasks. 

Rategenie is now integrated with Beds 24 and is able to generate rates for this PMS. Beds24 users can use these rates for their bookings and rentals by connecting with Rategenie and syncing rates.

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Rategenie is now integrated with Booking Automation!

Booking Automation is a channel and property management software that helps businesses manage front desk, housekeeping, online booking, and payment processing operations across multiple properties. Sync with all major channels including Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, TripAdvisor, and HomeAway.

On Booking Automation, you can automate your calendar, communication, prices, and payment collection. You are also able to have our own direct booking website and integrate with other tools.

Rategenie is now integrated with Booking Automation and is able to generate rates for this PMS. Booking Automation users can use these rates for their bookings and rentals by connecting with Rategenie and syncing rates and minimum stay requirements for two years.

To get started click here or check out our blog for more information on Booking Automation.

In the month of September, we made some updates to the application to improve functionality and UI/UX along with fixing bugs. Below is a quick overview of these updates 

Updated: [Rentals] We have added the following Amenities in the Rentals module

1. Fridge
2. Bath
3. Shower
4. Washing Machine
5. Coffee Maker
6. Baby Cot
7. High Chair
8. Smoke Alarms
9. Dedicated Workspace
10. Microwave
11. Outdoor Dining Area
12. Lift

Updated: [Rentals] We have implemented a feature request where COPY TERMS button will allow you to copy Check-In Instructions, Check-Out Instructions, Directions, House Rules, and Special Instructions along with Payment Terms and Payment Instructions

Updated: [Booking Formula] Ability to select date period for a Booking Formula

Updated: [Rental Amenities] Add Tooltips for channel icons

Updated: [Hold Events] Added Created by column in Hold Events list

Updated: [Data Feeds] Add a check-box option to select the base/nightly rate instead of the total cost when downloading data feeds

Updated: [Data Feeds] Ability to filter inquiry data on basis of Source

Updated: [Rentals] Allow mass deletion of images from rentals

Updated: [Vrbo] Include timestamps for Availability Pull, Availability Push, and Rate Push

Fixed: [Invoice Rules] Sorting on Last Triggered is not working correctly

Fixed: [Inquiries/Bookings] User shouldn't be able to set negative nights while updating a booking

Fixed: [Registration] On Registration step 3, users can skip to step 4 even if they don't enter the phone number

Fixed: [LOS Discount] Remove the option to select Airbnb from production

Fixed: [Payment Rules] Channel Column does not display the correct value

Fixed: [Invoice Templates] In Invoice templates, the screen freezes after clicking on "Set Cost Formula"

Fixed: [Rates] We have fixed an issue where a strange rate mapping was showing under the Rate Mappings tab

Fixed: [Billing Info] We have fixed an issue to show Rategenie price up to 2 decimal places

Fixed: [Interstitial Widget] We have provided the ability to filter results on the basis of guest count

Fixed: [Interstitial Widget]  Filter rentals from Results when maximum guests value is exceeded in search criteria

Fixed: [Airbnb] Typo of "posting" as "postig"

Fixed: [Invoices] We have fixed an issue where the browser gets stuck when accessing newly created auto invoice

Fixed: [Invoices] We have fixed an issue where the correct currency symbol wasn't showing with newly created auto invoices if it is other than $

Fixed:  [Vrbo] Vrbo booking status is showing as paid

Fixed: [Vrbo API] Availability Push to Vrbo is failing in case of overlapping hold events

Fixed: [Vrbo] VRBO bookings are importing with the wrong timestamps for the guest_arrive and guest_depart fields

Fixed: [HVMI] Rentals doesn't show at step 2 of the connection

Fixed: [Airbnb] Airbnb import property feature is returning a 500 internal server error when there are asterisks in the property name

Fixed: [Holidu] Fees display wrongs for Holidu bookings

OwnerRez is internationally recognized as a leader in the vacation rental industry for channel management, CRM, PM, accounting, messaging and websites. Rategenie is now integrated with OwnerRez and is able to generate rates for this PMS. OwnerRez users can use these rates for their bookings and rentals by connecting with Rategenie and syncing rates.

After successfully connecting, Rategenie will send rates and minimum stay requirements for two years from today.

To get started click here or check out our blog for more information on OwnerRez.

We have made the following updates:

• Added Holidu in the list of Channels on Rategenie integrations page

New Release:

• [Enhancement-Booking Formula] Ability to select date period for a Booking Formula
• [Enhancement-Inquiries Inbox] Show the booking Source or Channel in inbox view
• [Enhancement - Planning Calendar] Add number of nights in the grey popup
• [Enhancement Request-Rentals->Amenities] Please add the In-Person check-in  option
• [Inquiries] When exporting booking report ability to download Booking Formula value as well if present
• [Enhancement-Inquiries] Ability to select multiple Rentals when adding a reservation

Bug Fixes:

• [Clone Booking] Update Tooltips for Clone Buttons.
• [Bookings] Button label should be Clone as in Tokeet
• [Inquiries] Clone Icon is not aligned
• [Booking Formula] Remove "x" icon from Cancel button
• [Invoices] The toggle to Send invoice is not opening
• [Currencies] Sort the list alphabetically
• Unable to register for Sympl
• [Rentals] Update tooltip

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