Weβre excited to announce the release of WP Travel v10.5.0 and WP Travel Pro v9.5.0 β packed with key fixes, new enhancements, and improved stability. These updates ensure a more seamless experience for travel website owners and travelers alike.
Table of Contents
- Changelog: WP Travel v10.5.0 Key-Takeaways
- WP Travel v10.5.0: New Updated Features
- 1. Updated code to display all trips in a monthly tabular format per year.
- 2. Added a hook to disable the pax selector input.
- 3. Added a hook to set the increment value for the pax selector.
- 4. Replaced the previous date picker library due to UI limitations.
- 5. Modified logic to exclude expired dates on the trip page.
- 6. Introduced a new admin page for Enquiry Listings.
- 7. Introduced a new admin page for Booking Reports.
- WP Travel v10.4.0 vs v10.5.0
- Changelog: WP Travel Pro v9.5.0 Key-Takeaways
- WP Travel Pro v9.5.0: New Updated Features
- WP Travel Pro v9.4.0 vs v9.5.0
- Conclusion
Changelog: WP Travel v10.5.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Updated code to display all trips in a monthly tabular format per year.
- Added a hook to disable the pax selector input.
- Added a hook to set the increment value for the pax selector.
- Replaced the previous date picker library due to UI limitations.
- Modified logic to exclude expired dates on the trip page.
- Introduced a new admin page for Enquiry Listings.
- Introduced a new admin page for Booking Reports.
Fixes:
- Fixed translation compatibility issue with the Loco Translate plugin.
- Fixed PHP warning related to payment status on the booking admin page.
- Optimized AJAX code for submitting enquiries.
WP Travel v10.5.0: New Updated Features
1. Updated code to display all trips in a monthly tabular format per year.
Updated the code to display all trips in a monthly tabular format per year, allowing travel businesses to better highlight seasonal departures and plan itineraries effectively.
Learn More: How to List Upcoming Fixed Departure Trips Grouped by Month?
2. Added a hook to disable the pax selector input.
A new filter has been added to disable the Pax selector input when needed, providing more control over trip booking inputs:
add_filter( 'wp_travel_set_pax_input_disable', function(){
return true;
} );
3. Added a hook to set the increment value for the pax selector.
A new hook has been introduced to customize the increment value in the Pax selector (e.g., increase by 2, 3, etc.), ideal for group-based bookings or minimum attendee requirements:
add_filter( 'wp_travel_set_pax_increment_by', function(){
return 2;
} );4. Replaced the previous date picker library due to UI limitations.
The previous date picker has been replaced with a more modern and responsive alternative, improving usability for both desktop and mobile users.
5. Modified logic to exclude expired dates on the trip page.
Logic has been modified to automatically hide expired or past departure dates from the frontend trip page, reducing user confusion and streamlining the booking process.
6. Introduced a new admin page for Enquiry Listings.
A dedicated admin page for Enquiry Listings has been introduced, allowing admins to easily view, filter, and manage all frontend user enquiries in a centralized interface.
Learn More: How to View and Manage Enquiry Details?
7. Introduced a new admin page for Booking Reports.
A powerful new reporting page compiles booking data, providing site owners quick access to statistics, performance trends, and sales insights.
View Details: Reports
WP Travel v10.4.0 vs v10.5.0
| WP Travel v10.4.0 | WP Travel v10.5.0 |
|---|---|
| β Translation compatibility issue with Loco Translate plugin | βοΈ Fixed translation compatibility issue with Loco Translate plugin |
| β PHP warning related to payment status on booking admin page | βοΈ Fixed PHP warning related to payment status on booking admin page |
| β AJAX code for submitting enquiries was not optimized | βοΈ Optimized AJAX code for submitting enquiries |
Changelog: WP Travel Pro v9.5.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Introduced WooCommerce OnPage Checkout integration.
- Added separate options to enable/disable booking and payment emails.
- Added a hook to enable same-day bookings.
- Added wp_travel_filter_guide_query_args filter hook to modify guide query arguments.
- Added wp_travel_template_book_now_button hook to override the βBook Nowβ button.
- Added an array ‘trip_pricing_options’ to localization strings for trip pricing.
Fixes:
- Resolved the partial payment issue that occurred during multi-cart checkouts and on-page booking checkouts.
- Resolved warnings when enabling excluded dates on trips.
- Added a condition to the trip list query (used for assigning featured trips to guides) to prevent slow database queries.
- Optimized the logic for partial payment calculation.
WP Travel Pro v9.5.0: New Updated Features
1. Introduced WooCommerce OnPage Checkout integration.
Introduced WooCommerce On-Page Checkout integration, allowing users to complete their booking and payment directly on the page.
add_filter(βwp_travel_woo_enable_onapageβ, function() {
return true;
});2. Added separate options to enable/disable booking and payment emails.
New settings have been added to allow you to enable or disable booking confirmation, payment, and invoice emails independently for both administrators and customers. This provides complete control over your communication preferences.
3. Added a hook to enable same-day bookings.
add_filter( 'wp_travel_same_day_booking', function(){
return true;
} );
A new hook enables same-day trip bookings for applicable itineraries, which works for trips with a duration only.
WP Travel Pro v9.4.0 vs v9.5.0
| WP Travel Pro v9.4.0 | WP Travel Pro v9.5.0 |
|---|---|
| β No condition to prevent slow database queries | βοΈ Added condition to prevent slow database queries |
| β Warnings occurred when enabling excluded dates on trips. | βοΈ Resolved warnings related to enabling excluded dates on trips for smoother operations. |
| β Minor Partial payment issue was detected | βοΈ Resolved the partial payment issue that occurred during multi-cart checkouts and on-page booking checkouts. |
Conclusion
The updates in WP Travel v10.5.0 and WP Travel Pro v9.5.0 reflect our ongoing commitment to improving performance, compatibility, and the booking experience for all users.
WP Travel plugin release notes updates: Earlier Versions
Check the WP Travel documentation to learn more about configurations, modules, payments, and shortcodes.
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