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1 # Changelog
2
3 ## 1.6.4
4
5 *Release date - 27 July 2023*
6
7 - New Virtual Terminal admin-widget.
8 - Added support for direct-charge transactions.
9 - Seasonal rates refactoring for promotions.
10 - Improvements to increase the price the accuracy score with Google Hotel.
11 - Hooks refactoring for admin widgets.
12 - Minor framework improvements.
13
14 ## 1.6.3
15
16 *Release date - 21 June 2023*
17
18 - Split stays framework improvements.
19 - Automatic reminders for Channel Manager notifications.
20 - Added support for the new Vrbo API channel connection.
21 - Maximum advance booking notice at room-level.
22 - Implemented several new hooks to facilitate customization.
23 - Improved extendibility of check-in and pre-checkin registration fields.
24 - CTD restrictions applied on check-out date rather than on check-in date.
25 - CSS styling inspector improvements with quick preview and tag selector.
26 - Several improvements for the PMS Reports framework.
27 - Broadcast channel for desktop push notifications across multiple tabs.
28 - Backup framework improvements for large datasets.
29 - Cron Jobs framework improvements to avoid timezone conflicts.
30 - New hooks implemented for the Statistics Tracking object.
31 - New front-end pricing calendar calculation based on rate plan IDs.
32 - Several generic improvements related to UI and framework.
33
34 ## 1.6.2
35
36 *Release date - 4 May 2023*
37
38 - Added support for pet fees through options with selectable quantity.
39 - New planning system with Availability Overview.
40 - Drag & Drop functionalities for single-unit rooms as well as for hotel-inventory rooms.
41 - Swap room sub-units in case of low or full occupancy.
42 - New PMS Report for Takings.
43 - Several improvements and fixes (CSRF).
44
45 ## 1.6.1
46
47 *Release date - 18 April 2023*
48
49 - Enhanced caching functions for databases with large datasets.
50 - Improved performances.
51 - Several improvements to the admin-widgets and Multitask panel.
52 - Added support for pets for each room reservation record.
53 - Added support for included meal plans in the various rate plans.
54 - New framework for the PMS Reports supporting CSV, Excel and Print formats.
55 - Improved various PMS Reports (Pro version).
56 - New Cron Job (Pro version) to automatically export reports dynamically.
57 - Default integration for PayPal Express Checkout (Pro version).
58 - Compatibility with the new Vrbo API channel connection (Pro version + E4jConnect & Vik Channel Manager).
59
60 ## 1.6.0
61
62 *Release date - 14 February 2023*
63
64 - Major release of the framework.
65 - New admin-widgets: Finance and Guest Messaging.
66 - Improved several admin-widgets.
67 - Quick reservation added to Bookings Calendar admin-widget.
68 - Multitask panel improvements to render the admin-widgets within modal windows.
69 - Support for simultaneous chat threads with Booking.com, Airbnb and Website.
70 - New Availability Overview layout and functionalities.
71 - New adaptive back-end menu with custom and pinnable quick actions.
72 - New browser notifications system.
73 - Split Stays.
74 - Early departures or late arrivals for multiple room bookings.
75 - Room Upgrade functionalities.
76 - Enhanced Cron Jobs framework.
77 - Enhanced coupons functionalities to apply tailored and automatic discounts to certain customers.
78 - Added plenty of new hooks/events to extend the default framework functionalities.
79 - Back-end registration detection of returning customer.
80 - VAT breakdown for each line item in the invoice template.
81 - Payment methods can be assigned to certain listings only.
82 - PMS Reports improvements.
83 - States/Provinces management functions for each country.
84 - New custom field of type "State".
85 - Improved communication with Vik Channel Manager.
86 - Added support for the new Expedia Product API within Vik Channel Manager.
87 - Several enhancements for the front-end pages.
88 - Several minor fixes and improvements.
89 - Added CSRF tokens to admin AJAX requests to improve the security.
90
91 ## 1.5.12
92
93 *Release date - 10 January 2023*
94
95 - Fixed attributes escaping to prevent XSS attacks with administrator privileges.
96
97 ## 1.5.11
98
99 *Release date - 26 July 2022*
100
101 - Conditional text rules improvements.
102 - Support for multiple hotel rooms categories (Google Hotel).
103 - Minor CSS adjustments for a better responsiveness.
104
105 ## 1.5.10
106
107 *Release date - 10 June 2022*
108
109 - Added support for WP-Cron scheduled tasks with a new and extendable Cron Jobs framework.
110 - Added support for Booking.com Guest Messaging API.
111 - Zoom feature for Airbnb profile picture of guest reservations.
112 - Improved custom email sending functions through the Visual Editor.
113 - Improved performances for databases with a large amount of reservations (2+ GBs).
114
115 ## 1.5.9
116
117 *Release date - 29 April 2022*
118
119 - Implemented extra anti-XSS checks for the admin pages.
120
121 ## 1.5.7 + 1.5.8
122
123 *Release date - 20 April 2022*
124
125 - Implemented extra CSRF checks for the admin pages.
126
127 ## 1.5.6
128
129 *Release date - 19 April 2022*
130
131 - Fixed issue with invalid email attachments passed to the framework.
132
133 ## 1.5.5
134
135 *Release date - 13 April 2022*
136
137 - Added support for customer profile picture (avatar).
138 - Prevented switch of non refundable rates during booking modification.
139 - Minor improvements.
140
141 ## 1.5.4
142
143 *Release date - 17 March 2022*
144
145 - Sanitized malicious data injections.
146
147 ## 1.5.3
148
149 *Release date - 16 March 2022*
150
151 - Minor improvements for the customer email.
152
153 ## 1.5.2
154
155 *Release date - 11 March 2022*
156
157 - Minor fixes.
158
159 ## 1.5.1
160
161 *Release date - 1 March 2022*
162
163 - Fixed compatibility issues with Windows servers.
164
165 ## 1.5.0
166
167 *Release date - 28 February 2022*
168
169 - Major core framework release.
170 - Dark mode appearance for dark color scheme preferences.
171 - Multitask panel to quickly query the system without changing pages.
172 - Browser (web push) notifications with real-time alerts.
173 - New admin widgets and framework.
174 - Reminders with scheduled due dates.
175 - Rates flow monitoring for OTA and Website rates.
176 - Custom data collection for guests registration.
177 - myDATA AADE integration for electronic invoicing in Greece.
178 - Inquiry reservations with pending status and auto room-assignment.
179 - Backups: import and export an entire configuration from one site to another.
180 - Visual (rich text) editor and composer for any email message.
181 - New statistics tracking features.
182 - Coupon codes with minimum stay filter.
183 - New conditional text rules.
184 - New permissions for front-end Tableaux and operators.
185 - Support (and certification) for Google Hotel Free Booking Links!! (Vik Channel Manager + E4jConnect subscription required)
186
187 ## 1.4.6
188
189 *Release date - 2 November 2021*
190
191 - Minor fix for editors.
192
193 ## 1.4.5
194
195 *Release date - 29 October 2021*
196
197 - Core framework minor fixes.
198
199 ## 1.4.4
200
201 *Release date - 27 October 2021*
202
203 - Core framework update.
204
205 ## 1.4.3
206
207 *Release date - 6 October 2021*
208
209 - Minor update to prevent SSL issues with expired certificate chains.
210
211 ## 1.4.2
212
213 *Release date - 15 June 2021*
214
215 - Language files loading moved to a different hook for a better compatibility with third party plugins.
216 - Implemented use of alias methods to facilitate the translation of the plugin on its official WordPress page.
217
218 ## 1.4.1
219
220 *Release date - 10 June 2021*
221
222 - Internal libraries updated to support a new type of nonces against CSRF attacks.
223 - Minor fixes and improvements in some back-end pages.
224
225 ## 1.4.0
226
227 *Release date - 17 May 2021*
228
229 - New major release of the core framework.
230 - Custom admin widgets for a completely new Dashboard.
231 - Geocoding functionalities.
232 - Interactive Google Maps with overlay and custom markers.
233 - Conditional text rules to control email messages and more.
234 - Templates styling through graphical interface.
235 - New front-end design with responsive and lazy image gallery.
236 - Added support for refund transactions.
237 - Hundreds of minor improvements.
238 - Tens of new features for those who also use Vik Channel Manager.
239
240 ## 1.3.11
241
242 *Release date - 30 December 2020*
243
244 - Custom ordering of preferred countries for phone numbers.
245 - Sample Data available for new installations.
246
247 ## 1.3.10
248
249 *Release date - 23 December 2020*
250
251 - RSS Feeds Opt-in minor fix with 1.3.10.
252 - Support for installation of Sample Data.
253
254 ## 1.3.8
255
256 *Release date - 17 August 2020*
257
258 - Compatibility fixes with WP 5.5 and the new PHPMailer.
259
260 ## 1.3.7
261
262 *Release date - 12 August 2020*
263
264 - Minor compatibility fixes with WP 5.5.
265
266 ## 1.3.6
267
268 *Release date - 8 July 2020*
269
270 - Automatic creation of new pages with Shortcodes.
271 - Improvements to search suggestions and alternative booking solutions.
272 - Global restrictions overrides with priority to newer rules.
273
274 ## 1.3.5
275
276 *Release date - 1 July 2020*
277
278 - Major release of new framework.
279 - Import reservations tool from third party plugins.
280 - Improvements to tableaux.
281 - Room-day notes defined at room-level as well as sub-unit-level.
282 - Festivities and custom fests management.
283 - New PMS Reports added.
284 - New filtering and pricing for options and extra-services.
285 - Pre-set for characteristics font-icons.
286 - Added possibility of sorting the characteristics.
287 - New calculation type for Promotions.
288 - Dynamic rooms daily price.
289
290 ## 1.3.2
291
292 *Release date - 9 May 2020*
293
294 - Framework adapted to rates comparison widget.
295 - Language files updated.
296
297 ## 1.3.1
298
299 *Release date - 25 March 2020*
300
301 - Added occupancy forecast missing file.
302
303 ## 1.3.0
304
305 *Release date - 23 March 2020*
306
307 - Major release of a brand new framework.
308 - Guest Reviews: those who are also using Vik Channel Manager will be able to start receiving reviews from the guests for their stays
309 - Occupancy Forecast: a new widget has been placed in the Dashboard as well as in the page Rates Overview to monitor the future occupancy
310 - Reports Graphs and Sheets: certain reports, such as the occupancy ranking, will render the data also on line charts
311 - Shared Calendars: it is now possible to link the availability calendars between multiple rooms
312 - Upsell Extra Services: guests will be able to upgrade their bookings (website and OTAs/Channels) by ordering some extra services through your site at any time
313 - OTA Booking details: any reservation downloaded by the Channel Manager will be also visible by your guests on your website
314 - Back-end reservations with front-end rate plans: the page Calendar will now display the front-end rate plans for selection
315 - Rates Calculator Book Now button: the useful tool of the Rates Overview will now let you use a Book Now button to quickly book a room-rate plan combination
316 - Custom Documents for Customers: it is now possible to upload custom files for any customers to keep track of them
317 - New compact layout for multiple rooms bookings: booking multiple rooms, like a group of rooms, is much faster now
318 - Booking History: added several new events to keep track of any modification made for a booking
319 - Vik Channel Manager: automatic triggering of reports, reviews download and opportunities with a new promotion sync system
320 - OTA Reviews Module: you will now be able to display your website reviews as well as the Global Score of your property(s)
321 - FontAwesome updated: the FontAwesome library was updated to their latest version
322 - New back-end filtering options: added several new filters in the back-end Views
323 - Pre-checkin for OTA bookings: guests can now self check-in even if they booked through an external channel
324
325 ## 1.2.13
326
327 *Release date - 23 December 2019*
328
329 - Implemented deactivation feedback.
330 - Fixed an issue that prevented to use multiple instances of the same widget on one page.
331
332 ## 1.2.12
333
334 *Release date - 20 December 2019*
335
336 - Change-log download during update.
337
338 ## 1.2.11
339
340 *Release date - 18 December 2019*
341
342 - Added parameter to force category ID in shortcode Search Form.
343
344 ## 1.2.10
345
346 *Release date - 21 November 2019*
347
348 - Fixed minor issue with widgets timezone
349
350 ## 1.2.9
351
352 *Release date - 14 November 2019*
353
354 - Fixed minor issue with routing functions when parsing URLs with array values.
355
356 ## 1.2.8
357
358 *Release date - 18 September 2019*
359
360 - Added new warning messages.
361
362 ## 1.2.7
363
364 *Release date - 16 September 2019*
365
366 - Fixed minor issues related to the Shortcodes handling functions.
367
368 ## 1.2.6
369
370 *Release date - 2 August 2019*
371
372 - Minor CSS fixes.
373 - Various improvements to the framework libraries.
374
375 ## 1.2.5
376
377 *Release date - 26 June 2019*
378
379 - Dashboard Ajax navigation between donut charts.
380 - Screen Options for pagination limit.
381 - Various improvements to the framework libraries.
382
383
384 ## 1.2.4
385
386 *Release date - 21 June 2019*
387
388 - Minor fix for timezone issue.
389
390
391 ## 1.2.3
392
393 *Release date - 10 June 2019*
394
395 - Libraries improvements.
396 - Fixed compatibility issues with Site Health checks.
397
398
399 ## 1.2.2
400
401 *Release date - 29 May 2019*
402
403 - Minor fixes for default section language.
404 - Fixed issue with certain editor IDs.
405
406
407 ## 1.2.1
408
409 *Release date - 28 May 2019*
410
411 - Minor fix for new MVC structure.
412
413
414 ## 1.2.0
415
416 *Release date - 23 May 2019*
417
418 - Major release of the new core framework.
419 - New front-end gallery.
420 - Custom festivities.
421 - Tens of improvements.
422
423
424 ## 1.1.7
425
426 *Release date - 17 April 2019*
427
428 - Fixed minor core issues.
429
430
431 ## 1.1.6
432
433 *Release date - 14 February 2019*
434
435 - Fixed an issue that could cause multiple email messages to be sent repeatedly.
436
437
438 ## 1.1.5
439
440 *Release date - 5 February 2019*
441
442 - Added filters to Shortcodes page.
443 - Enhanced router for multilingual pages.
444
445
446 ## 1.1.4
447
448 *Release date - 4 February 2019*
449
450 - Shortcodes now support language tags.
451 - Adjusted some routing rules.
452
453
454 ## 1.1.3
455
456 *Release date - 22 January 2019*
457
458 - Fixed a possible issue with the Shortcodes on Windows OS.
459 - Added support to resolve Timezone conflicts.
460
461
462 ## 1.1.2
463
464 *Release date - 8 January 2019*
465
466 - Main language auto-detect.
467 - Minor fixes for the Widgets framework.
468
469
470 ## 1.1.1
471
472 *Release date - 31 December 2018*
473
474 - Rates Overview can show multiple Pricing Calendar for several rooms.
475 - Generation of custom invoices for different services.
476
477
478 ## 1.1.0
479
480 *Release date - 20 December 2018*
481
482 - Major release of the new core framework.
483
484
485 ## 1.0.18
486
487 *Release date - 26 November 2018*
488
489 - Room details shortcodes can be used for generic routing.
490 - Datepicker improvements.
491
492
493 ## 1.0.17
494
495 *Release date - 16 November 2018*
496
497 - Added support for the new Gutenberg editor and WordPress 5.0.
498 - Improved Shortcodes stability while updating a post.
499
500
501 ## 1.0.16
502
503 *Release date - 9 November 2018*
504
505 - Improved Shortcodes generation for params with multiple values.
506
507
508 ## 1.0.15
509
510 *Release date - 31 October 2018*
511
512 - Fixed minor issue for parameters with multiple values in Shortcodes.
513
514
515 ## 1.0.14
516
517 *Release date - 29 October 2018*
518
519 - Added support for several new currencies in the converter.
520 - New type of Shortcode called "Booking" to rewrite the URLs of the booking details pages.
521 - Various improvements to routing functions and framework
522
523
524 ## 1.0.13
525
526 *Release date - 26 September 2018*
527
528 - Added support for all Timezones.
529 - Improved responsiveness for date picker calendars.
530 - Minor core and application fixes.
531
532
533 ## 1.0.12
534
535 *Release date - 7 September 2018*
536
537 - Minor core and application fixes for front-end and back-end.
538
539
540 ## 1.0.11
541
542 *Release date - 16 July 2018*
543
544 - Shortcodes models can now be accessed also via front-end.
545
546
547 ## 1.0.10
548
549 *Release date - 18 June 2018*
550
551 - Improved hooks for Shortcodes usage in posts during drafts saving.
552
553
554 ## 1.0.9
555
556 *Release date - 4 June 2018*
557
558 - Minor backward compatibility fixes for PHP <= 5.4.
559
560
561 ## 1.0.8
562
563 *Release date - 16 may 2018*
564
565 - Shortcodes processing for third party plugins in descriptions.
566 - Overrides functions for layout files of pages and widgets.
567
568
569 ## 1.0.7
570
571 *Release date - 14 may 2018*
572
573 - Automatic mirroring backup of uploaded or generated files (photos, invoices, docs).
574
575
576 ## 1.0.6
577
578 *Release date - 8 May 2018*
579
580 - Added support for Multisite network.
581
582
583 ## 1.0.5
584
585 *Release date - 27 April 2018*
586
587 - Payment framework extendable with dedicated plugins.
588
589
590 ## 1.0.4
591
592 *Release date - 24 April 2018*
593
594 - Automated backup and restore functions for uploaded files (photos, images, logos).
595 - Improvements for upgrading to the Pro version.
596
597
598 ## 1.0.3
599
600 *Release date - 23 April 2018*
601
602 - Minor core fixes.
603
604
605 ## 1.0.2
606
607 *Release date - 20 April 2018*
608
609 - Unified language files for Widgets, Front-end and Back-end for easier translation.
610
611
612 ## 1.0.1
613
614 *Release date - 17 April 2018*
615
616 - Template files and custom CSS files are no longer overridden during updates.
617 - SEO optimizations for custom page titles and metas in front-end.
618
619
620 ## 1.0
621
622 *Release date - 10 April 2018*
623
624 - First stable release of the Vik Booking Framework for WordPress.
625