

Release Notes (v4.4)
Effective: 14th August 2018
PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS
Ability to Edit and Delete Actions
It is now possible to edit the details or delete of an existing action so long as the user has administrative permissions
Tax Exempt (Adding New, Edit, and Delete)
Steps to Produce
Menu > Settings > Settings > Navigate to Financials > Tax Exempt Types > Create a new Tab Tax Exempt
Name Tax exempt type has to be unique
Tax Charge Codes multiselect, the same charge code can be used across multiple tax-exempt types
Save
Tax Exempt Functionality – Groups
Steps to Produce
Navigate to create a new Group -> Summary tab -> Section Room Block summary
Select TAX Exempt checkbox / toggle
When selected you will also automatically see the tax-exempt ID drop down. Select the tax-exempt type as this is a mandatory field
Once the tax exempt is selected, all reservations associated with the group will have the tax-exempt checkbox/ toggle & the tax-exempt type populated
Tax Exempt Functionality for tax exclusive - Stay card
We have implemented Tax exempt functionality for guest bills that are indicated on the stay card.
Steps to Produce
Navigate to a reservation > Expand Additional Details > Select Tax Exempt checkbox / toggle
When selected you will also automatically see the tax-exempt ID drop down
Tax exempt toggle will show for all reservation types (Due in/ in house/ checked out/ reserved/ etc.)
Select Tax exempt and select the associated tax-exempt type.
All charge codes associated with the tax-exempt type will not post
The system should check if there are any charges already posted for that reservation (charges not payments)
If existing charges exist display message ‘Please review already posted charges for possible exemption
The users will manually need to review the charges and make necessary adjustments to the posted taxes
Should a user turn off the tax-exempt toggle on a stay card, check if charges have been posted and if yes, we will display a message ‘Please review already posted charges as tax may have not been posted
Once the toggle is off, charges will post with their respective taxes
Add Deposit and AR Summary to the EOD Report
Users are able to send the accounts receivable and deposit summary with the EOD report process in CSV
Inactive User Filter
Administrators now have the ability to view any and all inactive users and separate them from active users
Steps to Produce
Log into PMS Admin
Click on “Hotel & Staff” -> “User Setup”
Click on “Hide all inactive users” (only show active users)
Reg Card Contact Information
Reg card now has the ability to display contact information which displays address, city, state, country, phone number (home and mobile), and email address.
Ability to Collect Guest Address and Other Info in Zest Station
Hoteliers will now be able to add guest address details in Zest Station, same as Zest Web.
Steps to Produce
Settings -> Station -> Check-In
Toggle “Collect Guest Address” on
Once toggled on, guests will be able to add guest address to the reservation details during their check in via the kiosk.
Option to Show Tax Breakdown on the Guest Confirmation Letter
Hotels now able to show the total rate in the stationary/confirmation letters with or without the tax breakdown.
Steps to Produce
Settings -> Hotel and Staff -> Stationary -> Confirmation/Cancellation -> Guest Confirmation -> Confirmation Email
Check the “Show Tax Breakdown” checkbox under the “Display Total Cost” area
This will show a sum of inclusive and exclusive taxes in the confirmation letter.