December Done Right! As the year reaches its grand finale and the holiday rush turns into a full orchestra, we’re fine-tuning the instruments behind the scenes to keep everything in perfect harmony.
Think about smoother workflows as well-oiled gears, faster performance as express lanes at peak hour, and smarter tools as a steady co-pilot, so you can focus on welcoming guests and capturing every booking as the New Year comes into view.
Channel Manager Update
Booking Engine Update
Channels
Channel Manager Update
1) Max – Base Level Stop Sell
How It Works
- Applying a base stop sell automatically applies a channel-level stop sell.
- Properties can remove stop sell for a specific channel, room type, or rate plan by clearing the channel-level stop sell.
- When this is cleared:
- The base stop sell is removed for that room type.
- The base rate cell is no longer highlighted.
- Other linked rate plans remain on stop sell unless manually removed.
- Reapplying a base stop sell will override previous changes and reapply stop sell across channels.
2) Max – Bulk Update Tool – Management of Zero Rates via Bulk Update Tool
We’ve updated how zero rates are handled in the MAX Bulk Update Tool to reduce the risk of unintended pricing errors.
What’s changed?
- Earlier:
When a zero rate was detected, users received an alert and could choose to override it and continue with the update.
- Now:
If a zero rate is identified, the system will display a warning and block the update. Users can no longer proceed until the zero rate is corrected.
This enhancement ensures greater pricing accuracy and helps prevent accidental zero-rate updates across inventory.
Example warning message:
Booking Engine Update
1) Booking Engine – New Dropdown mega Menu Design
We’ve rolled out a refreshed navigation experience designed to make everyday actions quicker and more intuitive.
What’s new?
- Streamlined Navigation: A new multi-column dropdown menu from the main navigation bar for faster access to key modules.
- Enhanced Visual Design: A cleaner, more intuitive layout for improved usability.
- Quick Access to Reports: Booking Engine Reports are now directly accessible from the Booking Engine module.
- Direct Booking Engine Link: Instantly open the Booking Engine straight from the menu.
- ‘+ New Booking’ Shortcut: Create bookings faster with a dedicated quick-action button.
Channels
Bookola
BOOKOLA is an AI-powered booking and marketing automation platform that helps hotels convert social-media inquiries into direct bookings. With 24/7 chatbot support and lower costs than OTAs, BOOKOLA streamlines operations and boosts direct revenue. Find out more on their website.
GuestIncoming
GuestIncoming is a B2B DMC and bedbank offering 70,000+ hotels and travel services across the Mediterranean. With strong regional expertise and modern B2B/XML connectivity, they support agencies and tour operators with competitive rates and curated experiences. Find out more on their website.