In this release of WP Travel plugin v9.4.0, we’ve introduced multiple new features like an added pickup point option on trip settings. This update also brings several fixes, including the design issue of setting checkboxes.
Moreover, WP Travel Pro v8.4.0 addresses issues with the filtering and rewriting of duplicate queries. This update introduces an enhancement related to the trip departure time on booking emails.
Table of contents
- Changelog: WP Travel v9.4.0 Key-Takeaways
- WP Travel v9.4.0: New Updated Features
- 1. Implemented the Pickup Point option in the Trip settings
- 2. Added a hook to Disable Booking Emails
- 3. Included a hook to Disable Payment Emails
- 4. Incorporated a hook to Change the Main Title of the Booking Section
- 5. Implemented a hook to Change the Booking Date Label
- 6. Added a hook to Change the Booking Date Notice label
- 7. Added the {currency} Email Tag for Currency Symbol
- WP Travel v9.3.0 vs v9.4.0
- Changelog: WP Travel Pro v8.4.0 Key-Takeaways
- WP Travel Pro v8.4.0: New Updated Features
- 1. Included Trip Departure Time in Booking Emails
- 2. Included Trip Departure Time on the Thank You Page
- 3. Added hook to Change the Trip Departure Time label
- 4. Added support to include Trip Departure times and Trip Sale Percentage on the Trip Cloning Function
- 5. Implemented support to allow Multiple Same Trips to be Added to the Cart in Case Departure Time is Set
- 6. Added support to link download attachments of multiple trips on the “{wp_travel_downloads_email_attachments}” email tag
- 7. Updated Plugin Function Code
- WP Travel Pro v8.3.0 vs v8.4.0
- Conclusion
Changelog: WP Travel v9.4.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Implemented the Pickup Point option in the Trip settings.
- Added a hook to Disable Booking Emails.
- Included a hook to Disable Payment Emails.
- Incorporated a hook to modify the main title of the booking section.
- Implemented a hook to Change the Booking Date Label.
- Added a hook to Change the Booking Date Notice label.
- Added the {currency} email tag to insert the currency symbol into emails.
Fixes:
- Fixed the design issue of setting checkboxes.
- Addressed the issue with the “Open GDPR in new tab” setting.
- Enhanced performance by filtering and rewriting duplicate queries.
WP Travel v9.4.0: New Updated Features
1. Implemented the Pickup Point option in the Trip settings
In the latest WP Travel Pro update, we’ve added a new Pickup Point option in the trip settings.
This enhancement allows customers to select their preferred pickup location during the checkout process, providing them with greater flexibility and convenience.
Useful for You: How to Use the Pickup Points Feature in WP Travel?
2. Added a hook to Disable Booking Emails
With the latest WP Travel Pro update, we’ve introduced a hook that allows you to disable booking emails.
This feature gives you more flexibility and control over your booking process. It allows you to decide when booking confirmation emails should (or shouldn’t) be sent to your customers.
add_filter( 'wp_travel_send_booking_emails', function(){
return false;
} );
3. Included a hook to Disable Payment Emails
The latest version of WP Travel includes a hook to disable payment emails. You can customize your email settings to prevent automatic payment emails by using this hook.
This feature provides greater flexibility in managing communication preferences and enhancing user experience.
To get this feature please add the following hook.
add_filter( 'wp_travel_send_payment_emails', function(){
return false;
} );
4. Incorporated a hook to Change the Main Title of the Booking Section
With the latest WP Travel Pro update, you can now easily change the main title of your booking section. This new feature lets you tailor the title, to better fit with your site’s design.
This customization option enhances your ability to present a more tailored and user-friendly booking interface.
To use this feature you can simply add it through code snippets.
add_filter( 'wp_travel_booking_section_main_title', function(){
return 'Select your date';
});5. Implemented a hook to Change the Booking Date Label
We’ve introduced a hook that customizes the label for the booking date.
add_filter( 'wp_travel_select_date_label', function(){
return 'Select calendar';}
);With this new hook, it updates the label next to the date picker, providing clearer guidance to users selecting a date from the calendar.
Visit this guide on how to customize the date selection labels for more information.
6. Added a hook to Change the Booking Date Notice label
We’ve added a new hook in WP Travel Pro v9.4.0 that lets you customize the booking date notice label.
add_filter( 'wp_travel_select_date_notice_label', function(){
return 'Select the date you are willing to travel';
} );This enhancement customizes the notice or prompt that appears near the date selection, offering users clear and helpful instructions.
7. Added the {currency} Email Tag for Currency Symbol
In the latest version of WP Travel 9.4.0, we have introduced a currency email tag for currency symbols.
This feature makes it easy to display the correct currency symbol in all your booking and payment notifications.
Visit This Page To Learn More About Available Email Tags.
WP Travel v9.3.0 vs v9.4.0
| WP Travel v9.3.0 | WP Travel v9.4.0 |
|---|---|
| ❌ Previously, there was a design issue on setting checkboxes | ✔️ Fixed the design issue of setting checkboxes |
| ❌ Issues persisted with the “Open GDPR in new tab” setting | ✔️ Fixed the issue with the “Open GDPR in new tab” setting |
| ❌ Performance issue was there in the previous version | ✔️ Optimized performance by filtering and rewriting duplicate queries |
| ❌ No Pickup Point option was available in the trip settings | ✔️ Implemented Pickup Point option on trip settings |
| ❌ There was no option for disabling Booking emails | ✔️ Added a hook to disable booking emails |
| ❌ Disable Payment Emails feature wasn’t there in the previous version. | ✔️ Included a hook to Disable Payment Emails |
| ❌ Previously, there was not any feature to modify the main title | ✔️ Incorporated a hook to change the main title of the booking section |
| ❌ Performance issue was there in the previous version | ✔️ Included a hook to change the booking date label |
| ❌ Lacked flexibility for modifying the booking date notice label | ✔️ Added a hook to change the booking date notice label |
| ❌ Performance issue was there in the previous version | ✔️ Added {currency} email tag for currency symbol |
Changelog: WP Travel Pro v8.4.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Included Trip Departure Time in booking emails.
- Included Trip Departure Time on the thank you page.
- Added hook to change the Trip Departure Time label.
- Added support to include Trip Departure times and Trip Sale Percentage on the trip cloning function.
- Enabled support to allow multiple same trips to be added to the cart in case departure time is set.
- Added support to link download attachments of multiple trips on the” {wp_travel_downloads_email_attachments}” email tag.
- Updated plugin function code.
Fixes:
- Optimized performance by filtering and rewriting duplicate queries.
WP Travel Pro v8.4.0: New Updated Features
1. Included Trip Departure Time in Booking Emails
In WP Travel Pro v8.4.0, we’ve added the trip departure time to your booking emails.
This update ensures that the departure time is now included in the email notifications sent to users, providing them with all the essential details they need for their trip.
2. Included Trip Departure Time on the Thank You Page
The latest version of WP Travel 8.4.0 introduces the trip departure time on the thank you page.
This feature ensures that users see the departure time for their trip right after they complete their booking.
3. Added hook to Change the Trip Departure Time label
We’ve introduced a new hook in WP Travel Pro that allows you to easily customize the label for the Trip Departure Time.
This feature allows you to modify the default label to something that better fits your site’s tone or provides clearer instructions for your users.
Before adding the hook:
To change the label, you can use this hook in your code:
add_filter( 'wp_travel_email_departure_time_label', function(){
return 'Pick up Time: ';
} );After adding the hook:
4. Added support to include Trip Departure times and Trip Sale Percentage on the Trip Cloning Function
WP Travel Pro v8.4.0 now supports Trip Departure Times and Trip Sale Percentage when cloning trips. This new feature makes it easier to replicate trip details accurately and efficiently.
This feature means you can quickly set up new trips with the same timing and discount information as the original, saving you time and ensuring consistency.
5. Implemented support to allow Multiple Same Trips to be Added to the Cart in Case Departure Time is Set
In WP Travel Pro v8.4.0, we’ve introduced support for adding multiple identical trips to the cart, provided that departure times are set.
This feature allows users to book the same trip more than once, each with a different departure time, making it easier to accommodate various scheduling needs.
6. Added support to link download attachments of multiple trips on the “{wp_travel_downloads_email_attachments}” email tag
WP Travel Pro v8.4.0 now supports linking download attachments for multiple trips using the {wp_travel_downloads_email_attachments} email tag.
This update ensures that recipients can access all relevant trip documents in a single email, simplifying the download process and improving the overall user experience.
Learn more: How To Add Download Files Using WP Travel?
7. Updated Plugin Function Code
In WP Travel Pro v8.4.0, we’ve made improvements to the plugin update function code.
This improvement ensures smoother updates and ensuring a more seamless and trouble-free update process.
WP Travel Pro v8.3.0 vs v8.4.0
| WP Travel Pro v8.3.0 | WP Travel Pro v8.4.0 |
|---|---|
| ❌ Performance issue was there | ✔️ Optimized performance by filtering and rewriting duplicate queries |
| ❌ No hook was available to change the Trip Departure Time | ✔️ Included Trip Departure Time in booking emails |
| ❌ Trip Departure Time was not displayed on the thank you page | ✔️ Included Trip Departure Time on the thank you page |
| ❌ No hook was available to change the Trip Departure Time label | ✔️ Added hook to change the Trip Departure Time label |
| ❌ Previously, there was no support to include Trip Departure time and Trip Sale Percentage | ✔️ Added support to include Trip Departure times and Trip Sale Percentage on the trip cloning function |
| ❌ Previously, there was no support to allow multiple same trips to be added to the cart in case departure time is set | ✔️ Implemented support to allow multiple same trips to be added to the cart in case departure time is set |
| ❌ There was no support to link download attachments of multiple trips | ✔️ Added support to link download attachments of multiple trips using the “{wp_travel_downloads_email_attachments}” email tag |
| ❌ Plugin update function code required improvements | ✔️ Updated plugin function code |
Conclusion
So, the above enhancements and fixes have been brought out successfully in WP Travel v9.4.0 and WP Travel Pro v8.4.0 respectively.
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