The WP Travel v11.5.0 update introduces powerful automation features, enhanced security, and improved WooCommerce integration to deliver a smoother booking experience.
In this WP Travel v11.5.0 release, weβre also introducing WP Travel Pro v10.5.0 with usability improvements, performance enhancements, and key bug fixes.
Table of Contents
- Changelog: WP Travel v11.5.0 Key-Takeaways
- WP Travel v11.5.0: New Updated Features
- WP Travel v11.4.0 vs v11.5.0
- Changelog: WP Travel Pro v10.5.0 Key-Takeaways
- WP Travel Pro v10.5.0: New Updated Features
- 1. Updated the layout of the Admin Guide Lists page for improved readability.
- 2. Added the original booking link to the order page for bookings created via WooCommerce checkout.
- 3. Added the wp_travel_enable_pickup_location_woo_checkout hook to enable or disable pickup location for WooCommerce checkout.
- 4. Added support to render a thumbnail image when a video is added to the trip gallery.
- 5. Improved booking synchronization so booking status now updates based on WooCommerce order status. When an order is marked Completed, the corresponding booking status is set to Booked.
- WP Travel Pro v 10.4.0 vs v10.5.0
- Conclusion
Changelog: WP Travel v11.5.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Added a new feature to trigger trip reminder emails.
- Added a new feature to trigger trip review emails.
Fixes:
- Fixed minor deprecated PHP warnings.
- Audited AJAX requests related to coupons and added proper security validations to help protect against potential attacks.
- Updated Archive Search Form to display Trip Types taxonomy in a parentβchild hierarchical format for select options.
WP Travel v11.5.0: New Updated Features
WP Travel v11.5.0 adds new email automation features that remind customers about upcoming trips and request reviews after the trip ends. It also improves the overall booking experience with better security and easier-to-understand trip search options.
1. Added a new feature to trigger trip reminder emails.
You can now set up trip reminder emails for bookings. Reminder emails are automatically sent to customers 2 days before their trip to keep them prepared and informed.
2. Added a new feature to trigger trip review emails.
Customers automatically get a review request email 2 days after their trip ends, helping you collect feedback on time and improve engagement.
WP Travel v11.4.0 vs v11.5.0
| WP Travel v11.4.0 | WP Travel v11.5.0 |
|---|---|
| β Minor deprecated PHP warnings | βοΈ Fixed minor deprecated PHP warnings. |
| β Missing security validation in coupon AJAX | βοΈ Improved AJAX security for coupons |
| β Basic Trip Types display | βοΈ Updated Archive Search Form to display Trip Types taxonomy in a parentβchild hierarchical format for select options. |
Changelog: WP Travel Pro v10.5.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Updated the layout of the Admin Guide Lists page for improved readability.
- Added the original booking link to the order page for bookings created via WooCommerce checkout.
- Added the wp_travel_enable_pickup_location_woo_checkout hook to enable or disable pickup location for WooCommerce checkout.
- Added support to render a thumbnail image when a video is added to the trip gallery.
- Improved booking synchronization so booking status now updates based on WooCommerce order status. When an order is marked Completed, the corresponding booking status is set to Booked.
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue with the advanced gallery when a video was added instead of an image to the trip gallery.
- Fixed minor deprecated PHP warnings.
WP Travel Pro v10.5.0: New Updated Features
WP Travel Pro v10.5.0 brings usability and flexibility improvements, including a redesigned Admin Guide page, booking links on WooCommerce orders, a new pickup location hook, and video thumbnails. It also improves booking management by syncing booking status with WooCommerce order status for better accuracy.
1. Updated the layout of the Admin Guide Lists page for improved readability.
The Admin Guide Lists page has been redesigned for better organization and readability, making it easier to manage travel guides.
Learn More: How to assign a Travel Guide to a trip with the WP Travel plugin?
2. Added the original booking link to the order page for bookings created via WooCommerce checkout.
A direct link to the original booking is now available on WooCommerce order pages, allowing admins to quickly access booking details.
Learn More: How to Configure Payment Methods in WooCommerce while using WP Travel?
3. Added the wp_travel_enable_pickup_location_woo_checkout hook to enable or disable pickup location for WooCommerce checkout.
The wp_travel_enable_pickup_location_woo_checkout hook allows developers to enable or disable the pickup location field during WooCommerce checkout. This provides more flexibility in customizing the booking flow.
add_filter( 'wp_travel_enable_pickup_location_woo_checkout', function(){
return true;
} );Learn More: How to Enable Pickup Points in WooCommerce Checkout?
4. Added support to render a thumbnail image when a video is added to the trip gallery.
When a video is added to the trip gallery, a thumbnail image is now automatically displayed. This improves the visual presentation and makes the gallery more user-friendly.
5. Improved booking synchronization so booking status now updates based on WooCommerce order status. When an order is marked Completed, the corresponding booking status is set to Booked.
Booking status is now automatically synced with WooCommerce order status. For example, when an order is marked Completed, the related booking status is updated to Booked, ensuring consistency and reducing manual work.
WP Travel Pro v10.4.0 vs v10.5.0
WP Travel Pro v10.5.0 fixes the advanced gallery video issue and resolves minor deprecated PHP warnings that were present in v10.4.0.
| WP Travel Pro v10.4.0 | WP Travel Pro v10.5.0 |
|---|---|
| β Issue with the advanced gallery when a video is added instead of an image to the trip gallery | βοΈ Fixed advanced gallery video issue |
| β Minor deprecated PHP warnings | βοΈ Fixed minor deprecated PHP warnings. |
Conclusion
The updates in WP Travel v11.5.0 and WP Travel Pro v10.5.0 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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