Version 3.6
This release brings major enhancements to the booking process in MyPMS, better integration with MyGuest, a new Self Check-in feature for automating operations, SMS Messaging support, eSign Digital Document Signing, TripAdvisor InstantBooking, and more.
NEW Services and Connections
EMV
TripAdvisor InstantBooking - We are excited to announce that we have added TripAdvisor's InstantBooking to the BookingCenter- TripAdvisor Module. The new InstantBooking feature lets guests book directly on the TripAdvisor site just like other OTA connections such as Expedia or Booking.com. As a Certified TripAdvisor Partner, BookingCenter offers a seamless connection with synchronized availability and rate, room allocation control, and instant booking. Learn more about the TripAdvisor Module
MyGuest - Mobile Concierge and Guest Request System Integration
MyPMS NEW FEATURES
Self Check-in: Self Check-in System can be enabled for any MyPMS Customer and integrated into the MyGuest Guest Request System. FulI PMS integration insures that guest data is stored and available for the guest’s next stay. The Self Check-in system is completely automated from start to finish and includes automatic messaging, payment authorization, Esign – digital signing (optional) and room specific information allowing detailed instructions for a mix of hotel and rental units. Learn how to setup and use Self Check-in
MyBooking:The Guest Self Check-in process is completed in MyBooking, the BookingCenter secure access guest portal, to update booking details, authorize payments, accept terms and check-in. It is fully integrated with MyPMS for “real-time” booking and status updates. Self Check-in | MyBooking
eSign Digital Document Signing: We’ve integrated Digital Document Signing into the booking process, streamlining check-in for your customers and staff. eSign is fully integrated with your PMS and ready-to-use - at no additional cost to you! Save time, speed up the check-in process, improve record keeping and free up time for your staff by sending - and receiving - digitally signed documents. Getting started is easy! Create and send a Digital Signature Letter right away using our default Letters section. Learn how to use eSign
SMS Text Messaging Support: We’ve added SMS Messaging Support to the booking process, it is fully integrated with your PMS allows you to create and send SMS text message to Guests. Once enabled, they can be sent manually from the Letters Tab of any booking or automatically using the "Auto Letters" Function. Getting started is easy - contact us for pricing.
- New! Default Letter Tab: The Default Letters section displays in a new tab to the right of the Letters tab. It is used to select the "Booking Letter" used for automated email functions such as the confirmation email sent when an online booking is made on the Website Booking Engine.Learn more about the new Default Letters Section
New! Auto Letter Events and Merge Fields for Letters
There are three Policy fields that can be used in your Letters. Please take a moment to review your policies and be sure that the correct policy merge fields are inserted in your Letters. Learn how to customize your Booking Engine Policies
- eSign Email and SMS:: Displays Deposit and Confirmation Policy.
- Self Check-in Email and SMS: Displays Cancellation Policy
- Booking Made Today: This new policy field allows you to display your Privacy Policy on the Booking Engine Payment page. It is also available as a merge field in all Letters.
- Report Enhancements
- Item Analysis Report - Add Items with $0 to Report.
MyGuest Enhancements
- - Drivers license Search for Forms
This latest release introduces updates to MyPMS Marketing and Policies on Booking Engine and in Letters
NEW! Privacy Policy Message: This new policy field allows you to display your Privacy Policy on the Booking Engine Payment page. It is also available as a merge field in all Letters. To learn how to add your new Privacy Policy, see Marketing And Policies
Booking Engine Policies
There are three Policy fields that are used on the Booking Engine Payment Page. Two of these fields also appear in the BookingCenter Default Confirmation Letter (if selected). For detailed instructions on how to use these policies and to see where these policies appear on the Booking Engine and Default Confirmation Letter, see Booking Engine | Policies
- Deposit and Confirmation Policy Message – Displays on the Payment Page in text above the check box with I have read and accept the Terms, Cancellation, and Privacy Policy and on the Default Confirmation Letter sent to Guests.
- Cancellation Policy Message- Displays on the Payment Page in "Popout Window" when the sentence I have read and accept the Terms, Cancellation, and Privacy Policy and on the Default Confirmation Letter sent to Guests.
- Privacy Policy - ONLY Displays on the Payment Page in "Popout Window" when the sentence I have read and accept the Terms, Cancellation, and Privacy Policy. To learn how to add your new Privacy Policy,
New Merge Fields for Letters
There are three Policy fields that can be used in your Letters. Please take a moment to review your policies and be sure that the correct policy merge fields are inserted in your Letters. Learn how to customize your Booking Engine Policies
- Deposit and Confirmation Policy: Displays Deposit and Confirmation Policy.
- Cancellation Policy: Displays Cancellation Policy
Privacy Policy: This new policy field allows you to display your Privacy Policy on the Booking Engine Payment page. It is also available as a merge field in all Letters.
We are pleased to announce that the following software bugs were fixed in this release:
- Can Overbook in Edit Tab of booking
- Edit Folio Comment and 'Save and Return to Folio'
- Can't Add Booking to Soft Allocation Group Blocks
- Online deposits are not including tax on MyPMS import to folio
Overview
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