April 2024
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Airbnb ⇄ Bookster
Bookster was updated to use the latest API version from Airbnb.
Stop allowing bookings beyond rates on Airbnb
Previously, in some circumstances, if a guest tried to book a stay beyond the rates set in Bookster, Airbnb would allow this (provided it met some availability rules).
Support and Advice widget
We have added a new Support and Advice widget into Bookster to give our users more access to our articles, podcasts and recent changes to Bookster.
The widget also shows when the next drop In call is coming so it is easier to join the call, directly from within Bookster.
Booking.com ⇄ Bookster
- Only attempt to charge virtual cards on confirmed bookings.
- Show the cancelled booking VCC Bookings.
- Do not allow negating any pending/escrow (i.e. VCC) payments on a booking.
Minor Updates and Bug Fixes
- Opayo/Elavon - switch to across to Elavon domains as Elavon are deprecating the original ones
- Various updates to accommodate the move to PHP 8
- StreamLineVRS: Note the URL containing the invalid rates structure.
- Make 'no payment' on cancelled bookings an error alert
- VisitScotland ⇄ Bookster: - Avoid SQL errors when called incorrectly
- Allow 1 and 3 days before arrival as options for requesting a Damage Deposit from guests