Dear WP Travel users, welcome to the newly updated WP Travel plugin v8.1.0 and WP Travel Pro v7.1.0 update Release Note
We integrated functional and handy features like “Localized modules setting strings for translation support”, “Added trip extras information under mini-cart on the checkout page”, and “Added hook ‘checkout_default_country’ to set the default billing country” which were not available in the previous version of WP Travel v8.0.0
Similarly, “Added shortcode for Multiple Currency Selector (For FSE and Elementor based theme )” and “Localized modules setting strings for translation support” in WP Travel Pro v7.1.0
Additionally, vital fixes like “Fixed On-Page Booking date picker issue for Safari browser”,”Fixed currency separator issue when decimal separator is set to ‘,’ and Number of decimals set to ‘0’ ” “Prefixed the date table with global $wpdb in the booking query”, and “Fixed cart update issue” in WP Travel v8.1.0
In the same way, code has been optimized properly in WP Travel Pro v7.1.0
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Changelog
WP Travel v8.1.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Localized modules setting strings for translation support
- Added trip extras information under mini-cart on the checkout page
- Added hook ‘checkout_default_country’ to set the default billing country
Fixes:
- Fixed the On-Page Booking date picker issue for the Safari browser
- Fixed currency separator issue when decimal separator is set to ‘,’ and Number of decimals set to ‘0’
- Prefixed the date table with global $wpdb in the booking query
- Fixed cart update issue
WP Travel v8.1.0: New Updated Features
1. Localized modules setting strings for translation support
With the new WP Travel plugin v8.1.0 update, we have localized modules setting strings for translation support
All the translations can be done locally, depending on the country and language that are suitable for daily use.
2. Added trip extras information on the checkout page
Similarly, in the latest WP Travel update, we have added the trip extras information under mini-cart on the checkout page
In previous versions of WP Travel v8.0.0, the Trip Extras used to be hidden and only shown if any edits were made on the checkout page.
3. Added hook to set the default billing country
Additionally, in WP Travel plugin v8.1.0, we added the hook ‘checkout_default_country’ so that the necessary missing data is required to display chart status and the user can view the report while hiding the billing address.
WP Travel ‘v8.0.0’ vs ‘v8.1.0’
| WP Travel v8.0.0 | WP Travel v8.1.0 |
|---|---|
| ❌No localized modules setting strings for translation support | ✔️Localized modules setting strings for translation support |
| ❌There was no option to add trip extras information under mini-cart on the checkout page | ✔️Added trip extras information under mini-cart on the checkout page in this new update |
| ❌There was no hook ‘checkout_default_country’ to set the default billing country | ✔️Added hook ‘checkout_default_country’ to set the default billing country |
| ❌There was a bit of an issue with the On-Page Booking Date Picker for the Safari Browser. | ✔️Fixed On-Page Booking Date Picker issue for Safari browser in this latest update |
| ❌There was slight issue with the currency separator when the decimal separator is set to ‘,’ and Number of decimals set to ‘0’ | ✔️Fixed currency separator issue when decimal separator is set to ‘,’ and Number of decimals set to ‘0’ in this new v8.1.0 |
| ❌A date table issue occurred in the booking query | ✔️Prefixed the date table with global $wpdb in the booking query |
| ❌Cart update issue occurred in the earlier update of WP Travel | ✔️Fixed cart update issue in this new update of WP Travel |
WP Travel Pro v7.1.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Added shortcode for multiple currency selector
- Localized modules setting strings for translation support
Fixes:
- Optimized code
WP Travel Pro v7.1.0: New Updated Features
1. Added shortcode for Multiple Currency Selector
WP Travel Pro v7.1.0 has introduced a valuable enhancement where we have added a shortcode for Multiple Currency Selector
This new feature allows users to add the currency selector to their site, so they can now choose their preferred currency by adding the shortcode for FSE and Elementor-based themes.
Shortcode to display Multiple Currency Selector
[Multiple_Currency_Selector]For complete setup: How to add a currency selector in the FSE Theme
2. Localized modules setting strings for translation support
Last but not least, we have localized modules setting strings for translation support with the latest WP Travel Pro v7.1.0 update.
Depending on the nation and the language that is appropriate for everyday usage, all translations can be completed locally.
WP Travel Pro ‘v7.0.0’ vs ‘v7.1.0’
| WP Travel Pro v7.0.0 | WP Travel Pro v7.1.0 |
|---|---|
| ❌There was no shortcode for multiple currency selector [Multiple_Currency_Selector] (For FSE and Elementor based theme) | ✔️Added shortcode for multiple currency selector [Multiple_Currency_Selector] (For FSE and Elementor based theme ) |
| ❌There were no localized modules setting strings for translation support | ✔️Localized modules setting strings for translation support |
Conclusion
So, the above enhancements and fixes have been brought out successfully in WP Travel v8.1.0 and WP Travel Pro v7.1.0, respectively
Recommended: WP Travel documentation to learn more about configurations, modules, payments, shortcodes, and the WP Travel Rest API.
We provide a free-plan service that includes the most prominent features, which are listed below:
- Unlimited Trips
- Trip Booking
- Multiple Pricing and Dates
- Gallery
- Partial Payment
- Google Map
- Standard Paypal
For an additional premium service that includes advanced features, which are listed below:
- Unlimited Trips
- Trip Booking
- Multiple Pricing and Dates
- Advanced Gallery
- Advanced Partial Payment
- Google Map
- Standard Paypal
- Group Discounts
- Downloads
- Import/Export
- Trip Weather
And many more….
WP Travel Every Earlier Update: Release Notes
Learn more:
WP Travel Plugin- Version 8.0.0 2024 Update: Release Notes
WP Travel plugin release notes updates: Earlier Versions
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