Product Updates v. 4.9.0: Clearer financial reports, improved Channex integration, and more

Product Updates v. 4.9.0: Clearer financial reports, improved Channex integration, and more

Smarter tools, faster workflows, and a better experience for your team – that’s what this release is all about.

What’s new for hoteliers?

1. Added optional invoice prefixes with support for special characters, numbers, and hyphens

You can now personalize your invoices by adding a custom prefix that will appear before the invoice number. This new field supports letters, including special characters such as ä, ö, ü, and ß, as well as numbers and hyphens.

The prefix is optional and can be set up in the Accounting module under the Invoice settings. Once configured, the system will automatically include it in all future invoices generated after the change. This is especially useful for hotels that need to follow internal or regional invoicing standards. You can also modify the prefix at any time.

Added optional invoice prefixes with support for special characters, numbers, and hyphens

2. Improvements to End of Day and Accounting Balance reports

Several key improvements have been made to help hoteliers better interpret financial data.

In the End of Day report, payment methods that show zero cash-in and cash-out values are no longer displayed. This change reduces visual noise and helps you focus on meaningful financial activity.

In the Accounting Balance Report, each payment method now displays the associated Account ID, making it easier to track transactions and reconcile accounts. Moreover, if multiple payment methods share the same Account ID, they are now grouped together, with their amounts summed up automatically.

3. Easier setup and clearer booking change logs for Channex users

Our Channex channel manager integration has become more reliable and user-friendly, especially for those connecting it for the first time. We’ve added built-in guidance that walks you through the initial setup, reducing the need to contact support.

Easier setup and clearer booking change logs for Channex users

In terms of system transparency, logs now provide detailed records of booking modifications originating from Channex channels. Repetitive actions within the same transaction are also grouped in the logs for easier reading.

In terms of system transparency, logs now provide detailed records of booking modifications originating from Channex channels

4. Set default adult count and control child reservations in Booking Engine settings

Hoteliers now have more flexibility in defining guest reservation parameters.

In the Booking Engine Settings > Booking Preferences, you can set a default number of adults that will be preselected when guests begin their booking process. Furthermore, there is now a toggle that allows you to permit or restrict the inclusion of children in reservations. Both options are available in the Booking Preferences section, giving you more control over how rooms are marketed and booked online.

Set default adult count and control child reservations in Booking Engine settings
Hoteliers now have more flexibility in defining guest reservation parameters.

5. Simplified monthly pricing and check-out date automation for extended bookings

For properties offering monthly rentals, we’ve updated how the system calculates prices for bookings that span across two months.

With the latest update, if a booking crosses from one month into the next, the system will now calculate the price based on the rate of the first month. This ensures a predictable and consistent pricing model for your guests.

The booking flow requires only the check-in date and the number of months; the system automatically adjusts the check-out date to the day before the end of the last rental month.

6. Assign personalized colors to order statuses for better visual tracking

To improve daily task tracking, we’ve added a new feature in the In-House settings that allows you to assign custom colors to different order statuses.

These include “Waiting”, “Confirmed”, “Completed”, and “Canceled (Hotel)”. This update enhances visual recognition in your task list or calendar view, making it easier for teams to prioritize and organize their work at a glance.

7. Improved grouping of mandatory/optional services under each deal

We’ve improved the booking interface when deals or arrangements are added.

The name of the selected deal is now shown in the Add Deal Booking modal, providing clarity when multiple deals are available. Additionally, services included in a deal are now more neatly organized under each room type. Mandatory and optional services are visually grouped, which makes it easier for staff and guests to understand what is included in each offer.

Improved grouping of mandatory/optional services under each deal.

8. Added translations to resource types for multilingual teams

To better support multi-language environments, the system now allows you to add translations for resource types directly in the Resource Type modal. A new dropdown menu lets you enter names in different languages, making resource management more intuitive for international teams or multilingual staff.

Added translations to resource types for multilingual teams

9. Visual updates to Meals, Reservation Summary, and Orders calendar view

Several UI refinements have been rolled out to streamline workflows and improve readability. These include layout updates for the Meals section, the Summary card in Reservations, and the Orders section. The Orders view now includes a tile-style calendar that clearly shows scheduled activities on each day, helping staff quickly identify what’s happening across the property.

Visual updates to Meals, Reservation Summary, and Orders calendar view

10. Create invoices in bulk with a new mass action option

We’ve added a new mass action option in the Groups section under Reservations. When selecting multiple group bookings, you’ll now see an option to create invoices in bulk. This feature is particularly useful for larger groups or event bookings, saving time and reducing manual effort during checkout or billing.

Create invoices in bulk with a new mass action option

11. Minor fixes and visual improvements

  • ● SmartPricing logs now include integration time, success status, booking count, and error details.
  • ● After completing the setup wizard, users are redirected to the Dashboard.
  • ● Added validation to prevent overlapping availability periods in service and order modals.
  • ● Fixed invoice errors for large group bookings (over 20 rooms and services).
  • ● Actual check-in/out times are now sent via API.
  • ● All cancellation policies now display correctly.
  • ● Restored missing service images in editing and booking modals.
  • ● Other minor bug fixes and visual updates.

We’re always working behind the scenes to enhance your experience and bring more value with our product. Share your feedback with us – we’d love to hear from you!

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