BooksterScheduled Messages Bookster's messaging now delivers scheduled messages automatically, without needing any manual send. When a message is set up with a schedule tied to check-in or check-out, Bookster queues the delivery and dispatches it at the right time (for confirmed bookings). The Automation step in the message wizard is now active, making it straightforward to set up these rules from within the existing shortcuts workflow. Bookings: Property Name Lookup The property lookup in the bookings filters has been rebuilt as a multi-select chip control. You can now search for and select multiple properties by name in a single filter, with each selection shown as a removable chip. Minor Updates and Bug Fixes Direct Messaging Thread Bookings now have a messaging thread assigned automatically at the point of creation, giving direct guest messaging a consistent home from the very start of a booking's life. For bookings that already exist without a thread, the assignment is handled correctly when one is added later. Owner Statements Scotland Visitor Levy related metadata is now captured on owner statement entries, laying the groundwork for levy reporting calculations. Confirmation Emails The Guest Area URL included in booking confirmations now uses an absolute URL, ensuring the link works correctly regardless of the context it is opened in. Booking An issue with customer details entry during the booking flow has been resolved. Multi Unit Bookings Parent bookings now correctly receive a UUID at creation, which is required when sub-bookings are involved. Websites Image URLs generated for emails and messaging no longer incorrectly include a website link when the sending context does not have one available.

August 2026

Written by Robin Morris

Scheduled messages now send themselves. Property search just got sharper.

Scheduling a Message in Bookster - When do you want your message to go out the the Guest? (© 2026 Bookster)
When do you want your message to go out the the Guest?
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This month's release brings two significant additions.

1. The automated message delivery system is now fully wired up, meaning scheduled messages are dispatched to guests without any manual intervention.

2. A redesigned property lookup control makes it faster to find the right entry when filtering bookings and reports.

Message template in Bookster - What do you want to say to the Guest? (© 2026 Bookster)
What do you want to say to the Guest?
© 2026 Bookster

Scheduled Messages

Bookster's messaging now delivers scheduled messages automatically, without needing any manual send.

When a message is set up with a schedule tied to check-in or check-out, Bookster queues the delivery and dispatches it at the right time (for confirmed bookings).

The Automation step in the message wizard is now active, making it straightforward to set up these rules from within the existing shortcuts workflow.

Bookings: Property Name Lookup

The property lookup in the bookings filters has been rebuilt as a multi-select chip control.

You can now search for and select multiple properties by name in a single filter, with each selection shown as a removable chip.

Minor Updates and Bug Fixes

Direct Messaging Thread

Bookings now have a messaging thread assigned automatically at the point of creation, giving direct guest messaging a consistent home from the very start of a booking's life.

For bookings that already exist without a thread, the assignment is handled correctly when one is added later.

Owner Statements

Scotland Visitor Levy related metadata is now captured on owner statement entries, laying the groundwork for levy reporting calculations.

Confirmation Emails

The Guest Area URL included in booking confirmations now uses an absolute URL, ensuring the link works correctly regardless of the context it is opened in.

Booking

An issue with customer details entry during the booking flow has been resolved.

Multi Unit Bookings

Parent bookings now correctly receive a UUID at creation, which is required when sub-bookings are involved.

Websites

Image URLs generated for emails and messaging no longer incorrectly include a website link when the sending context does not have one available.

Property Searching in Bookster - Searching for bookings against multiple properties is now easier in Bookster (© 2026 Bookster)