Weβre excited to announce the release of WP Travel v10.7.0 and WP Travel Pro v9.7.0 β packed with key fixes, new enhancements, and improved stability. These updates ensure a smoother and more seamless experience for both travel website owners and travelers.
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Changelog: WP Travel v10.7.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Modified the booking logic to display the Bank Deposit option exclusively for bookings using the Bank Deposit payment method
- Added a “Set to Trip” option for Trip Extras with conditional logic to show only extras associated with each trip and included a direct link in Trip Settings for easier management
- Introduced Google login options for user convenience
- Launched a new feature called Tour Date Countdown
- Enhanced the backend listing table with background color highlights for active and expired coupon statuses
Fixes:
- Resolved a fatal error occurring when manually adding a booking from the dashboard
- Fixed partial payment emails to ensure they are sent correctly when the remaining balance is paid from the customer dashboard
- Added a “Partial Payment Success” notice for PayPal partial payments and Bank Deposit transactions
WP Travel v10.7.0: New Updated Features
1. Modified the booking logic to display the Bank Deposit option exclusively for bookings using the Bank Deposit payment method
The Bank Deposit option now appears exclusively for bookings made with the Bank Deposit payment method. This helps prevent confusion during checkout by showing only the relevant payment option.
Learn More: How to Use the Bank Deposit Payment Option in WP Travel?
2. Added βSet to Tripβ option for Trip Extras
Trip Extras (such as add-ons or optional services) can now be linked directly to individual trips.
Only the relevant extras for each trip will be displayed to customers, improving clarity and user experience.
A direct link in Trip Settings allows admins to easily manage these extras from one place.
3. Google login options
Travelers can now sign up or log in using their Google account, simplifying the authentication process and saving time.
This feature improves convenience and helps reduce booking abandonment during checkout.
Learn more: How to Set Up the Social Login Feature?
4. Tour Date Countdown
This new feature displays a real-time countdown for trips with fixed departure dates.
It helps create a sense of urgency and motivates customers to complete their bookings before the departure date.
Learn more: How to enable the Trip Countdown feature?
5. Backend coupon highlights
The admin dashboard now includes color-coded highlights for coupon statuses:
- Green for active coupons
- Orange for expired coupons
This makes it easier for site managers to quickly identify and manage valid coupons at a glance.
WP Travel v10.6.0 vs v10.7.0
| WP Travel v10.6.0 | WP Travel v10.7.0 |
|---|---|
| β There was a fatal error when manually adding a booking from the dashboard. | βοΈ The fatal error that occurred when manually adding a booking from the dashboard has been fixed. |
| β There was an issue with the partial payment email when the remaining balance was paid from the customer dashboard. | βοΈ The issue with the partial payment email when the remaining balance is paid from the customer dashboard has been fixed. |
| β There was no βPartial Payment Successβ notice for PayPal partial payments and Bank Deposit transactions. | βοΈ The βPartial Payment Successβ notice now displays correctly for PayPal partial payments and Bank Deposit transactions. |
Changelog: WP Travel Pro v9.7.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Added a hook to support negative pricing for Trip Extras
- Incorporated a calendar view for upcoming trips, allowing users to see available dates and book trips directly
Fixes:
- Fixed the Stripe payment checkbox to automatically deselect when the Stripe API key is not configured
- Modified the booking process to save customer details, including First Name, Last Name, Address, City, ZIP Code, and Contact Number, during the first booking and display them in the customer dashboard
WP Travel Pro v9.7.0: New Updated Features
1. Hook for negative pricing on Trip Extras
Developers or advanced users can now create Trip Extras with negative pricing (discounts or deductions), allowing greater flexibility for special promotions.
add_filter(βwptravel_trip_extras_negative_priceβ, function() {
return true;
});2. Calendar view for upcoming trips
The new Calendar View feature displays all upcoming trips with available dates, allowing travelers to book directly from the calendar. This provides a visual and intuitive booking experience, helping users easily browse and select trips based on schedule and availability.
You can display the calendar anywhere on your site using the following shortcode:
[wp_trip_calendar_view]Learn More: How to Display Fixed Departure Trips in Calendar View?
WP Travel Pro v9.6.0 vs v9.7.0
| WP Travel Pro v9.6.0 | WP Travel Pro v9.7.0 |
|---|---|
| β The Stripe payment checkbox remained selected even when the Stripe API key was not configured. | βοΈ Adjusted the Stripe payment checkbox to automatically deselect when the Stripe API key is not configured. |
| βCustomer details such as First Name, Last Name, Address, City, ZIP Code, and Contact Number were not automatically saved during the first booking. | βοΈ Modified the booking process to save customer details during the first booking and display them in the customer dashboard. |
Conclusion
The updates in WP Travel v10.7.0 and WP Travel Pro v9.7.0 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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