We’re super excited to announce the official release of WP Travel Engine v6.2.0! 

This update brings an array of powerful features and optimizations to better suit your needs. 

With the new version, you’ll enjoy a smoother, faster, and more intuitive experience when using the plugin to build your travel booking website.

What’s New in WP Travel Engine v6.2.0

Revamped User Interface & Easy Search Bar

The global settings dashboard has undergone a complete redesign from the boring and dull horizontal user interface, offering a more modern, streamlined user interface. 

We’ve also added a search bar in the global settings to quickly find specific options, reducing setup time.

Old Global Settings UI of WPTE

New UI with a Search Bar

Improved Settings Organization

The cluttered “Miscellaneous” tab has been removed, and key settings like Currency Settings have been reorganized into dedicated sections, making configuration simpler and more efficient.

Separate Section for Currency Settings

Optimized Performance

Icon memory usage has been reduced through integration with a React-based icon package, leading to faster page loading and a smoother experience.

Enhanced Sub-Settings Structure

Sub-settings are now better grouped and more distinguishable under their parent settings, allowing for easier navigation and management of advanced configurations.

Before, sub-settings were not distinguishable from their parent setting

Now, it’s much clearer to distinguish the sub-settings

Reduced Database Operations

With this update, we’ve reduced unnecessary database operations. 

Now, when saving settings, only the specific database entry is updated instead of the entire database. 

This reduces server load and enhances overall performance.

Bug Fixes

  • Empty Tabs in Single Trip Page: Resolved an issue where empty tabs were being displayed in the navigation tab section of the single trip page, even when no content was available.
  • Slug Generation for Non-Latin Characters: Corrected slug generation for custom taxonomies using non-Latin characters to ensure proper URL structure and functionality.
  • Sorting Trips by Departure Dates: Resolved an issue where selecting ‘Sort Trips by Departure Dates’ caused new trips to not appear on the archive page.
  • Progress Bar Display: Restored the visibility of the progress bar, which was not displaying correctly after version 6.0.
  • Custom Tags in Email Templates: Addressed an issue where custom tags for fields such as checkboxes and radio buttons were not being parsed correctly in email templates.
  • Duplicate Difficulty Taxonomy: Fixed the issue where double options for the ‘Difficulty’ taxonomy were appearing in the trip edit page.

Developer Notes

Now that we’ve implemented React in our backend, here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Third-Party Developer Integration: Ability to integrate custom features into the WP Travel Engine ecosystem.
  • Mobile App Integration: Enables mobile app compatibility, making it easier to manage bookings on the go.
  • Webhook Support: Real-time updates and the ability to connect WP Travel Engine with third-party systems enabling a more seamless workflow for users.

Ready to Update?

To update to the latest version, simply navigate to your WordPress dashboard and install the update.

For any questions or further support, please feel free to reach out to our support team.

Conclusion

This release is a major milestone for us, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the valuable feedback and support from our community. 

Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for more exciting features in the near future!

Raushan Jaiswal

Raushan is the founder of WP Travel Engine, Rara Themes, and a suite of other groundbreaking WordPress products. With over a decade of experience collaborating with travel agencies and tour operators, he has honed his expertise in creating travel booking websites and marketing travel businesses. Through WP Travel Engine, Raushan's mission is to empower travel business owners by providing them with user-friendly tools to establish and promote their travel booking websites and packages swiftly and efficiently.