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Keep up-to-date with the latest system releases, RoomBoss news & team updates.
Welcoming Backend Developer, Lyna
Born and raised in the captivating city of Paris, Lyna enters the fold as a highly-skilled (and highly sought-after) Java developer. With over 20 years of development experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our dynamic team, effortlessly navigating complex concepts and crafting beautiful code with ease. Beyond her programming prowess, Lyna is a self-proclaimed nerd who showcases her passion for all things anime and manga through an extensive (and extremely impressive) figurine collection. Lyna is also an avid traveller who loves to expand her horizons and visit new places, constantly looking forward to her next big journey. Lyna's analytical nature, abundant experience and diligence are matched only by her warm personality and sense of humour, making her a joy to work with and an invaluable addition to our growing team. We're thrilled to have you onboard, Lyna!
Flywire shared the case study of AYA Niseko, our PMS + TRUST user
Flywire, an online payment system popular among the RoomBoss users, shared a case study with AYA Niseko. Aya Niseko is a luxury ski-in ski-out hotel located at the heart of Hirafu area in Niseko, and the 90% of its guests during the winter seasons are from overseas. Payments from international guests can often result in high fees for both the resort and the guests. Flywire was a perfect solution for AYA Niseko which was looking for a payment option that would reduce transaction costs while providing a simple and secure payment experience for their guests. RoomBoss is also mentioned in the article as AYA Niseko’s PMS and online booking engine provider in the article. Please visit Flywire case study HERE to learn more.
“YATSUGATAKE” A New Location Available in the System
Yatsugatake is located across Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures in Japan. Yatsugatake, which means “eight peaks” in Japanese, is a volcanic chain which stretches across 25 km from north to south with the peaks of 2,500m or higher above sea level. The expansive area has long fascinated Japanese tourists and alpinists as both an incredible highland hot spring resort, as well as a mountaineering and rock climbing mecca. Still a hidden gem in the international market, Yatsugatake is close to Nozawa Onsen which is popular among the international travelers, with its cold but sunny winter weather allowing the resorts to create perfectly groomed ski slopes ideal for ski lessons, and offering many attractive nearby destinations where you can delve into the history of Japan, such as Suwa Taisha Shrine.
[PMS] Record Adults, Children and Infants on Bookings
PMS users can now record the number of adults, children and infants on bookings made via the accommodation booking engine. Simply define the age ranges of each guest type, then set the quantities allowed for each room type. Once configured, new guests will be able to select the number of adults, children and infants staying from the applicable options, with the system automatically recording the breakdown when a booking is made.
Introducing Backend Developer, Angelica
We're thrilled to welcome Angelica as the newest member of our growing team! Hailing from the toasty climes of the Philippines, Angelica brings her top-notch technical prowess as a Java Developer, helping us to deliver exciting software solutions with precision and passion. When she's not composing code and orchestrating integrations from behind her keyboard, Angelica is also an avid musician (and spirited Swiftie!) who can be found connecting with captivated audiences with her incredible singing voice. A bundle of warmth and energy who seriously knows her stuff, Angelica's talents are sure to play a key role in our continued success. We're proud to have you on the team, Angelica!
Introducing Development & Support Officer, James
We'd like to give a huge RoomBoss welcome to James; a hybrid support & development specialist with a unique blend of skills and a peerless "can-do" attitude! Originally from Scotland, James not only boasts an extensive knowledge of the area, but also a deep understanding of the industry landscape after years of local experience. In the office, James' skillset adds a dynamic element to our team, seamlessly transitioning between providing exceptional support & assistance to clients and users, whilst contributing to our systems and services through technical enhancements. On the slopes, James is a fierce snowboarder who is often found seeking out the deepest powder and greatest turns on the mountain. Having already seen the positive impact that his skillset, work ethic, and passion for snowsports has brought to our growing team, we look forward to conquering both challenges and the powder-covered peaks together. Welcome aboard, James!
[PMS] Extended Filters on Accommodation Booking Engine
Our upgraded filters allow users of your accommodation booking engine to refine their search results by a variety of criteria, including price per person / stay, number of bedrooms, and the types of meals included. Filters can be used in real-time to narrow-down property options, and to display only matching room types and rate plans; empowering prospective guests to effortlessly find stays that meet their needs.
[TRUST] New Flexibility in Managing Housekeeping Costs + More Powerful Options for Building Charge Models based on Guest Age Category
Introducing an exciting addition to our Trust Accounting module that empowers you to exercise greater control over housekeeping charges. Now you have the flexibility to set specific housekeeping charges for each night of the stay directly within the system. This means you can automatically charge fees, for example for guest consumable items, to a designated account. A more tailored and efficient method for your team to manage housekeeping costs. In addition, we developed a feature to model trust accounting charges, such as daily breakfast revenues to pass to management, based on the age category of guests. Previously charges were based on the number of guests, whereas now you can specify different charges for adults, children and infants.