Latest updates in Goelett

 Users can now enter any pickup or return address directly into the offline car rental form, no longer limited to a predefined dropdown list or default addresses. The address field is powered by Google, so as long as the location is recognized, it will be accepted and auto-completed. This improvement gives travelers greater flexibility to specify the exact address they need for car rental services. 

To improve calendar readability, we’ve adjusted how Outlook invitations are sent for 1-night hotel bookings. Instead of blocking the entire day, the calendar event will now default to 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM the next morning. This change ensures hotel stays are visible without cluttering the calendar, especially helpful for busy professionals managing multiple meetings.

We’ve added new options in the Car transport configuration to streamline how carpooling consent is managed across a Business Unit. Admins can now enable similar car booking suggestions by default for all travellers, bypassing the need for individual consent. Alternatively, they can allow arrangers or admins to give consent on behalf of travellers. These new settings help simplify coordination while maintaining transparency through clear tooltips and disabled checkboxes in individual user profiles.

We’ve removed the feedback and notification buttons from the search results view to reduce distractions. This change was made following user feedback that the buttons overlapped with key pricing information, especially for negotiated or subscription rates. The result: a smoother, more focused browsing experience.

Users can now differentiate between Accor – ALL Plus VOYAGEUR and Accor – ALL Plus IBIS cards when applying hotel loyalty discounts. Previously, a single card label Accor – ALL Plus created confusion and incorrect rate applications, especially when travelers held an IBIS-only card and booked outside eligible brands. 

With this update, each card is correctly mapped to its respective hotel brands: 

• ALL Plus IBIS applies only to Ibis, Ibis Budget, and Ibis Styles   

• ALL Plus VOYAGEUR applies to all Accor group hotels 

This ensures loyalty rates are only shown where valid, reducing user frustration and improving rate accuracy for corporate travelers.

When a hotel booking cannot proceed due to provider-side issues, users now see a clearer error message explaining the situation and recommending next steps. If other segments in the trip have already been confirmed, an additional warning highlights potential cancellation costs and advises skipping the hotel segment. This improvement aims to reduce confusion, avoid unnecessary cancellations, and support smoother multi-segment bookings.