We have updated how unallocated bookings are displayed on the calendar to try and distinguish between those that simply require a shuffle to fit in and those that are genuine ‘double-bookings’. We also added a link to select the required dates/type for the booking to help clarify where the booking
For properties using the Abode BE, we can now list these on Google Free Search.
In response to the increasing numbers of properties in New Zealand converting long-term tenants, it is now possible to increase the nights indefinitely. There is now a maximum of +/-365 nights that can be selected for a booking, but however long the booking is, another 365 can be selected, so
Abode now integrates with Lightspeed Restaurant (O-Series), a POS used by over 10,000 venues across Australia and New Zealand Lightspeed is a cloud based POS system specialising in hospitality, loved by over 10,000 venues across Australia and New Zealand. It caters to all types of venues: from small espresso bars to
Due to popular demand, we have added an Infants field. This assumes that infants are free (otherwise they are children) and that the room capacity does not include infants (because they are free). The infant field can be enabled in Settings > System > Field Selection and is only available
We added the option to remove total and/or paid from the [Booked] section of the emails. This can be set in Messaging > Options.
The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the hospitality industry, and will arguably continue to do so in 2022. The industry has been forced to adapt to world-wide travel restrictions, with the biggest impact not only being on the travellers and tourists, but also on the accommodation providers who want to
We added a new column to the Guest Information Report: “Booked” date. This allows to see the lead time. We also added a new filter: “Blocks”. This allows to list the Blocks that have been created. Reports > Guest Information
“Direct”, i.e. bank transfer, is now a payment option on the sales screen. Useful where people want to pay for items using Internet Banking.
It is now possible to send an email to multiple bookings selected via the Guest Information report. This feature is very helpful for a wide range of scenarios where properties need to send announcements to multiple bookings at once; e.g. to keep guests informed about important changes, such as updated requirements
Every property has its quiet stretches — whether it’s a
Most hostels are online — that’s table stakes now. The
Price matters, but people and experiences matter more. Here are
In response to the increasing numbers of properties in New
