NEZASA TRAVEL PLATFORM V339
We are happy to announce our latest TripBuilder release. Please see these release notes for the most significant changes. Let us know if you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for features or improvements!
By email: [email protected]
Via support portal: https://support.nezasa.com/
Via BucketList: Available in TripBuilder's Cockpit at the Resource Centre
.DISCOVERY
Import PNR: Reinstate Net Price Modifications
Based on customer feedback, we have updated the Import PNR feature to reintroduce the ability to adjust imported net prices, restoring a previously available functionality. Users can now set the net price to zero, allowing for scenarios where flight prices are excluded from the total itinerary cost. Along with this update, TripBuilder ensures that the sales price cannot be lower than the net price. This change maintains data consistency while providing significant pricing flexibility.
Find more information here.
Usability Improvements on Planner Copilot
In this release, we have made significant enhancements to the Planner Copilot in the following areas:
Chat History and Context Retention: When navigating back from subsequent steps, chat history and context are now preserved. This allows users to continue conversations smoothly without losing previous messages or context.
Reset Button: We have introduced a clear and explicit reset button, enabling users to easily clear the chat history and context when needed.
Language Detection: The AI better detects the user's language, especially for shorter prompts.
Find more information here.
.PLANNER
Flight Search with Carrier Criteria
The transport search step in Planner has been enhanced with a new Carrier field, allowing users to specify up to three preferred carriers as search criteria. When these carriers are selected, only flight results operated by them will be displayed. This new feature enables users to conduct more precise flight searches that align closely with their preferences.
Find more information here.
.COCKPIT
Improved Payment Management on the Billing Page
We have enhanced the Customer Care billing page to provide clearer and more accurate information regarding transaction dates. The improvements include:
Due Date Column: A new column has been added to display the actual due date of transactions, ensuring users have complete and accurate information.
Settlement Date Column: This column is now correctly labelled and continues to be displayed alongside the due date for each transaction.
Payment API: Users of the API can now update both the due date and the settlement date (referred to as 'Valuta' in the Booking API).
Tooltips Added: Tooltips have been introduced for both date columns to clarify their meanings. The tooltip for the Settlement Date column explains when a transaction is settled, while the Due Date column indicates the payment deadline.
Please note that currently, it is not possible to edit the settlement date when processing manual payments from Customer Care. This functionality will be added in the coming weeks.
.APIs
Extension to Connect API for Accommodations
We have extended the Connect API for accommodations to include a reference to TripBuilder's itinerary ID. This new field can be used and stored by third parties integrating with the Connect API, potentially aiding in booking reconciliation processes. The new field is optional, ensuring compatibility with existing integrations and allowing implementation only when supported by the supplier.
Find more information on the Connect API (here) and associated technical API docs for accommodations (here).
Enhanced (CRS) Integration Options
TripBuilder now supports a new URL parameter: clientmeta. This allows the metadata object from the Itinerary API to be passed and stored in the user's browser session. When an itinerary is created, this metadata is automatically applied to it. This enhancement enables users to be redirected to the Discovery UI, reducing the need for API integrations and UI re-implementations.
.INTEGRATIONS
TBO Supplier Now Available to Marketplace Customers
We are pleased to announce that a new accommodation supplier, TBO, is now available to our Marketplace customers. TBO offers a vast selection of over 1,000,000 accommodations worldwide, including more than 50,000 contracted properties. Their portfolio specialises in upscale, luxury, and lifestyle hotels, featuring renowned brands such as Hilton, Wyndham, Accor, and Jumeirah. Additionally, TBO's supply access includes over 100 DMCs and wholesalers.
This integration is implemented directly with TBO, ensuring a seamless connection without an intermediary switch like TravelGateX.
Find more information here.
Feature availability: only available to Marketplace customers.
.ANALYTICS
(All data shown in this chapter is sample data for demonstration purposes)
Itinerary Creation Statistics in TripBuilder Analytics
Advanced Analytics users now have access to statistics regarding the itinerary creation channel. This includes insights into whether itineraries are created from scratch, from templates, from flight searches, or from the Planner Copilot. The new metrics are available at the bottom of the Booking KPIs report.
Find more information here.
Feature availability: only available to customers with access to Advanced Analytics.
.FEATURES FOR UPCOMING RELEASES
Nezasa follows the “Now, Next, Later” framework to outline the development trajectory of TripBuilder, enhancing transparency around our progress. We share these insights with our customers in each new release in the TripBuilder - Now, Next, Later article.