You won’t miss Staah product updates – Featured in March 2025

Our March product update is here to think of it as a complete system upgrade that fine-tunes all the equipment in your hotel engine! From channel managers to booking engines, review desktops and more, we are optimizing to keep your operations running at peak performance.

Keep reading to discover new features!

Channel Manager Update

Booking engine updates

ReviewMinder Update

Channel

Channel Manager Update

1) Max – Extranet – Module: Dashboard

what’s new?

Customizable landing page – Users can now set their preferred default landing page. choose:
- Availability
- Booking
- Report

Smooth navigation – The landing page you selected will be the first screen you see when you log in.
Simple update – Change the default landing page at any time through dashboard settings.
Quick access – Click the Staah logo (top left) to return to the dashboard at any time.

2) Max – Extranet – Module: Report (V2) – Channel Insights

what’s new?

Multi-currency support – Choose multiple currencies for your report.
Currency Conversion Tool – Easily convert currency in reports.
Function parity with V1 – Both features are available in V1 and are now integrated into V2.

3) Max – Extranet – Module: Booking (V1 and V2) – CRS – New Booking

what’s new?

Meal plan code link – Now the property can link the meal plan code when booking through CRS to ensure it is sent to the PMS (available for all base prices).
Package – A new text box allows properties to specify packages or rating inclusions that will be included in the email booking confirmation.

Booking engine updates

1) Swiftbook – Extranet – Module: Booking

what’s new?

Customizable booking page view – Users can now set their preferred default view.
Default settings – This view is initially set to the list view.
Easy to switch – Change the view at any time using toggle in the upper right corner menu.

2) SwiftBook – Extranet – Module: Report (V2) – Booking Engine – Analysis – Time Zone Selection

what’s new?

Time zone selection – Select to generate a report in any one UTC or Local time zone.
Enhanced flexibility – Allows attributes to view data in their preferred time format.
No manual conversion required – The system will automatically adjust the report to the selected time zone.
v2 exclusive – This feature is only available in reports (V2).

3) Swiftbook – Single page confirmation

what’s new?

Single page confirmation – Guests can enter payment details directly on the Booking Details page, eliminating the redirection and direct payment gateway to collect credit cards.
Optimized hosted payment gateway – Redirection still works, but with fewer steps for a smoother experience.

ReviewMinder Update

1) Function: AI-assisted response tool

AI-driven suggestions response – Save time while maintaining a professional, consistent tone.
Easy to use – Navigate to Extranet > Channel Mapping > Supported Channel Tiles > Comments and click Reply Guest to generate an AI response.

Complete control – AI suggestions can be edited before submission to ensure personalized replies.
Supported channels – Available for Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and Google (Meta).
Subscription required – Subscription audit and active connections are required in Max Channel Manager (charges).

Important Notice: Victoria’s 7.5% short stay tax begins on April 1, 2025

start April 1, 2025Victoria, Australia, will be executed 7.5% Short-term stay tax (SSL) for short-term rental properties.

VRBO will transfer the tax directly to the Victorian Taxation Bureau (SRO).
Property managers must collect 8.11% SSL from travelers to pay GST and fees.

For more details, Click here.

Channel

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