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1 # Changelog
2
3 ## 1.6.6
4
5 *Release date - 13 December 2023*
6
7 - Added support for the E4jConnect Trial activation system.
8 - Added search facility to translations.
9 - New actions and filters introduced.
10
11 ## 1.6.5
12
13 *Release date - 13 November 2023*
14
15 - New Booking Details admin-widget.
16 - Admin widgets framework refactoring.
17 - Introducing Push notifications through ServiceWorker.
18 - Improved Desktop (Web) notifications.
19 - Added support for WebApp through apposite manifest for MacOS.
20 - Added support for new Channel Manager capabilities with the Booking.com Content APIs.
21 - Cron Jobs attempting to notify Airbnb reservations now rely on the Guest Messaging APIs.
22 - Added the "important" flag to reminders for specific reservations.
23 - New overrides manager interface and breaking changes detection framework.
24 - Minor framework improvements.
25
26 ## 1.6.4
27
28 *Release date - 27 July 2023*
29
30 - New Virtual Terminal admin-widget.
31 - Added support for direct-charge transactions.
32 - Seasonal rates refactoring for promotions.
33 - Improvements to increase the price the accuracy score with Google Hotel.
34 - Hooks refactoring for admin widgets.
35 - Minor framework improvements.
36
37 ## 1.6.3
38
39 *Release date - 21 June 2023*
40
41 - Split stays framework improvements.
42 - Automatic reminders for Channel Manager notifications.
43 - Added support for the new Vrbo API channel connection.
44 - Maximum advance booking notice at room-level.
45 - Implemented several new hooks to facilitate customization.
46 - Improved extendibility of check-in and pre-checkin registration fields.
47 - CTD restrictions applied on check-out date rather than on check-in date.
48 - CSS styling inspector improvements with quick preview and tag selector.
49 - Several improvements for the PMS Reports framework.
50 - Broadcast channel for desktop push notifications across multiple tabs.
51 - Backup framework improvements for large datasets.
52 - Cron Jobs framework improvements to avoid timezone conflicts.
53 - New hooks implemented for the Statistics Tracking object.
54 - New front-end pricing calendar calculation based on rate plan IDs.
55 - Several generic improvements related to UI and framework.
56
57 ## 1.6.2
58
59 *Release date - 4 May 2023*
60
61 - Added support for pet fees through options with selectable quantity.
62 - New planning system with Availability Overview.
63 - Drag & Drop functionalities for single-unit rooms as well as for hotel-inventory rooms.
64 - Swap room sub-units in case of low or full occupancy.
65 - New PMS Report for Takings.
66 - Several improvements and fixes (CSRF).
67
68 ## 1.6.1
69
70 *Release date - 18 April 2023*
71
72 - Enhanced caching functions for databases with large datasets.
73 - Improved performances.
74 - Several improvements to the admin-widgets and Multitask panel.
75 - Added support for pets for each room reservation record.
76 - Added support for included meal plans in the various rate plans.
77 - New framework for the PMS Reports supporting CSV, Excel and Print formats.
78 - Improved various PMS Reports (Pro version).
79 - New Cron Job (Pro version) to automatically export reports dynamically.
80 - Default integration for PayPal Express Checkout (Pro version).
81 - Compatibility with the new Vrbo API channel connection (Pro version + E4jConnect & Vik Channel Manager).
82
83 ## 1.6.0
84
85 *Release date - 14 February 2023*
86
87 - Major release of the framework.
88 - New admin-widgets: Finance and Guest Messaging.
89 - Improved several admin-widgets.
90 - Quick reservation added to Bookings Calendar admin-widget.
91 - Multitask panel improvements to render the admin-widgets within modal windows.
92 - Support for simultaneous chat threads with Booking.com, Airbnb and Website.
93 - New Availability Overview layout and functionalities.
94 - New adaptive back-end menu with custom and pinnable quick actions.
95 - New browser notifications system.
96 - Split Stays.
97 - Early departures or late arrivals for multiple room bookings.
98 - Room Upgrade functionalities.
99 - Enhanced Cron Jobs framework.
100 - Enhanced coupons functionalities to apply tailored and automatic discounts to certain customers.
101 - Added plenty of new hooks/events to extend the default framework functionalities.
102 - Back-end registration detection of returning customer.
103 - VAT breakdown for each line item in the invoice template.
104 - Payment methods can be assigned to certain listings only.
105 - PMS Reports improvements.
106 - States/Provinces management functions for each country.
107 - New custom field of type "State".
108 - Improved communication with Vik Channel Manager.
109 - Added support for the new Expedia Product API within Vik Channel Manager.
110 - Several enhancements for the front-end pages.
111 - Several minor fixes and improvements.
112 - Added CSRF tokens to admin AJAX requests to improve the security.
113
114 ## 1.5.12
115
116 *Release date - 10 January 2023*
117
118 - Fixed attributes escaping to prevent XSS attacks with administrator privileges.
119
120 ## 1.5.11
121
122 *Release date - 26 July 2022*
123
124 - Conditional text rules improvements.
125 - Support for multiple hotel rooms categories (Google Hotel).
126 - Minor CSS adjustments for a better responsiveness.
127
128 ## 1.5.10
129
130 *Release date - 10 June 2022*
131
132 - Added support for WP-Cron scheduled tasks with a new and extendable Cron Jobs framework.
133 - Added support for Booking.com Guest Messaging API.
134 - Zoom feature for Airbnb profile picture of guest reservations.
135 - Improved custom email sending functions through the Visual Editor.
136 - Improved performances for databases with a large amount of reservations (2+ GBs).
137
138 ## 1.5.9
139
140 *Release date - 29 April 2022*
141
142 - Implemented extra anti-XSS checks for the admin pages.
143
144 ## 1.5.7 + 1.5.8
145
146 *Release date - 20 April 2022*
147
148 - Implemented extra CSRF checks for the admin pages.
149
150 ## 1.5.6
151
152 *Release date - 19 April 2022*
153
154 - Fixed issue with invalid email attachments passed to the framework.
155
156 ## 1.5.5
157
158 *Release date - 13 April 2022*
159
160 - Added support for customer profile picture (avatar).
161 - Prevented switch of non refundable rates during booking modification.
162 - Minor improvements.
163
164 ## 1.5.4
165
166 *Release date - 17 March 2022*
167
168 - Sanitized malicious data injections.
169
170 ## 1.5.3
171
172 *Release date - 16 March 2022*
173
174 - Minor improvements for the customer email.
175
176 ## 1.5.2
177
178 *Release date - 11 March 2022*
179
180 - Minor fixes.
181
182 ## 1.5.1
183
184 *Release date - 1 March 2022*
185
186 - Fixed compatibility issues with Windows servers.
187
188 ## 1.5.0
189
190 *Release date - 28 February 2022*
191
192 - Major core framework release.
193 - Dark mode appearance for dark color scheme preferences.
194 - Multitask panel to quickly query the system without changing pages.
195 - Browser (web push) notifications with real-time alerts.
196 - New admin widgets and framework.
197 - Reminders with scheduled due dates.
198 - Rates flow monitoring for OTA and Website rates.
199 - Custom data collection for guests registration.
200 - myDATA AADE integration for electronic invoicing in Greece.
201 - Inquiry reservations with pending status and auto room-assignment.
202 - Backups: import and export an entire configuration from one site to another.
203 - Visual (rich text) editor and composer for any email message.
204 - New statistics tracking features.
205 - Coupon codes with minimum stay filter.
206 - New conditional text rules.
207 - New permissions for front-end Tableaux and operators.
208 - Support (and certification) for Google Hotel Free Booking Links!! (Vik Channel Manager + E4jConnect subscription required)
209
210 ## 1.4.6
211
212 *Release date - 2 November 2021*
213
214 - Minor fix for editors.
215
216 ## 1.4.5
217
218 *Release date - 29 October 2021*
219
220 - Core framework minor fixes.
221
222 ## 1.4.4
223
224 *Release date - 27 October 2021*
225
226 - Core framework update.
227
228 ## 1.4.3
229
230 *Release date - 6 October 2021*
231
232 - Minor update to prevent SSL issues with expired certificate chains.
233
234 ## 1.4.2
235
236 *Release date - 15 June 2021*
237
238 - Language files loading moved to a different hook for a better compatibility with third party plugins.
239 - Implemented use of alias methods to facilitate the translation of the plugin on its official WordPress page.
240
241 ## 1.4.1
242
243 *Release date - 10 June 2021*
244
245 - Internal libraries updated to support a new type of nonces against CSRF attacks.
246 - Minor fixes and improvements in some back-end pages.
247
248 ## 1.4.0
249
250 *Release date - 17 May 2021*
251
252 - New major release of the core framework.
253 - Custom admin widgets for a completely new Dashboard.
254 - Geocoding functionalities.
255 - Interactive Google Maps with overlay and custom markers.
256 - Conditional text rules to control email messages and more.
257 - Templates styling through graphical interface.
258 - New front-end design with responsive and lazy image gallery.
259 - Added support for refund transactions.
260 - Hundreds of minor improvements.
261 - Tens of new features for those who also use Vik Channel Manager.
262
263 ## 1.3.11
264
265 *Release date - 30 December 2020*
266
267 - Custom ordering of preferred countries for phone numbers.
268 - Sample Data available for new installations.
269
270 ## 1.3.10
271
272 *Release date - 23 December 2020*
273
274 - RSS Feeds Opt-in minor fix with 1.3.10.
275 - Support for installation of Sample Data.
276
277 ## 1.3.8
278
279 *Release date - 17 August 2020*
280
281 - Compatibility fixes with WP 5.5 and the new PHPMailer.
282
283 ## 1.3.7
284
285 *Release date - 12 August 2020*
286
287 - Minor compatibility fixes with WP 5.5.
288
289 ## 1.3.6
290
291 *Release date - 8 July 2020*
292
293 - Automatic creation of new pages with Shortcodes.
294 - Improvements to search suggestions and alternative booking solutions.
295 - Global restrictions overrides with priority to newer rules.
296
297 ## 1.3.5
298
299 *Release date - 1 July 2020*
300
301 - Major release of new framework.
302 - Import reservations tool from third party plugins.
303 - Improvements to tableaux.
304 - Room-day notes defined at room-level as well as sub-unit-level.
305 - Festivities and custom fests management.
306 - New PMS Reports added.
307 - New filtering and pricing for options and extra-services.
308 - Pre-set for characteristics font-icons.
309 - Added possibility of sorting the characteristics.
310 - New calculation type for Promotions.
311 - Dynamic rooms daily price.
312
313 ## 1.3.2
314
315 *Release date - 9 May 2020*
316
317 - Framework adapted to rates comparison widget.
318 - Language files updated.
319
320 ## 1.3.1
321
322 *Release date - 25 March 2020*
323
324 - Added occupancy forecast missing file.
325
326 ## 1.3.0
327
328 *Release date - 23 March 2020*
329
330 - Major release of a brand new framework.
331 - Guest Reviews: those who are also using Vik Channel Manager will be able to start receiving reviews from the guests for their stays
332 - Occupancy Forecast: a new widget has been placed in the Dashboard as well as in the page Rates Overview to monitor the future occupancy
333 - Reports Graphs and Sheets: certain reports, such as the occupancy ranking, will render the data also on line charts
334 - Shared Calendars: it is now possible to link the availability calendars between multiple rooms
335 - 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
336 - OTA Booking details: any reservation downloaded by the Channel Manager will be also visible by your guests on your website
337 - Back-end reservations with front-end rate plans: the page Calendar will now display the front-end rate plans for selection
338 - 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
339 - Custom Documents for Customers: it is now possible to upload custom files for any customers to keep track of them
340 - New compact layout for multiple rooms bookings: booking multiple rooms, like a group of rooms, is much faster now
341 - Booking History: added several new events to keep track of any modification made for a booking
342 - Vik Channel Manager: automatic triggering of reports, reviews download and opportunities with a new promotion sync system
343 - OTA Reviews Module: you will now be able to display your website reviews as well as the Global Score of your property(s)
344 - FontAwesome updated: the FontAwesome library was updated to their latest version
345 - New back-end filtering options: added several new filters in the back-end Views
346 - Pre-checkin for OTA bookings: guests can now self check-in even if they booked through an external channel
347
348 ## 1.2.13
349
350 *Release date - 23 December 2019*
351
352 - Implemented deactivation feedback.
353 - Fixed an issue that prevented to use multiple instances of the same widget on one page.
354
355 ## 1.2.12
356
357 *Release date - 20 December 2019*
358
359 - Change-log download during update.
360
361 ## 1.2.11
362
363 *Release date - 18 December 2019*
364
365 - Added parameter to force category ID in shortcode Search Form.
366
367 ## 1.2.10
368
369 *Release date - 21 November 2019*
370
371 - Fixed minor issue with widgets timezone
372
373 ## 1.2.9
374
375 *Release date - 14 November 2019*
376
377 - Fixed minor issue with routing functions when parsing URLs with array values.
378
379 ## 1.2.8
380
381 *Release date - 18 September 2019*
382
383 - Added new warning messages.
384
385 ## 1.2.7
386
387 *Release date - 16 September 2019*
388
389 - Fixed minor issues related to the Shortcodes handling functions.
390
391 ## 1.2.6
392
393 *Release date - 2 August 2019*
394
395 - Minor CSS fixes.
396 - Various improvements to the framework libraries.
397
398 ## 1.2.5
399
400 *Release date - 26 June 2019*
401
402 - Dashboard Ajax navigation between donut charts.
403 - Screen Options for pagination limit.
404 - Various improvements to the framework libraries.
405
406
407 ## 1.2.4
408
409 *Release date - 21 June 2019*
410
411 - Minor fix for timezone issue.
412
413
414 ## 1.2.3
415
416 *Release date - 10 June 2019*
417
418 - Libraries improvements.
419 - Fixed compatibility issues with Site Health checks.
420
421
422 ## 1.2.2
423
424 *Release date - 29 May 2019*
425
426 - Minor fixes for default section language.
427 - Fixed issue with certain editor IDs.
428
429
430 ## 1.2.1
431
432 *Release date - 28 May 2019*
433
434 - Minor fix for new MVC structure.
435
436
437 ## 1.2.0
438
439 *Release date - 23 May 2019*
440
441 - Major release of the new core framework.
442 - New front-end gallery.
443 - Custom festivities.
444 - Tens of improvements.
445
446
447 ## 1.1.7
448
449 *Release date - 17 April 2019*
450
451 - Fixed minor core issues.
452
453
454 ## 1.1.6
455
456 *Release date - 14 February 2019*
457
458 - Fixed an issue that could cause multiple email messages to be sent repeatedly.
459
460
461 ## 1.1.5
462
463 *Release date - 5 February 2019*
464
465 - Added filters to Shortcodes page.
466 - Enhanced router for multilingual pages.
467
468
469 ## 1.1.4
470
471 *Release date - 4 February 2019*
472
473 - Shortcodes now support language tags.
474 - Adjusted some routing rules.
475
476
477 ## 1.1.3
478
479 *Release date - 22 January 2019*
480
481 - Fixed a possible issue with the Shortcodes on Windows OS.
482 - Added support to resolve Timezone conflicts.
483
484
485 ## 1.1.2
486
487 *Release date - 8 January 2019*
488
489 - Main language auto-detect.
490 - Minor fixes for the Widgets framework.
491
492
493 ## 1.1.1
494
495 *Release date - 31 December 2018*
496
497 - Rates Overview can show multiple Pricing Calendar for several rooms.
498 - Generation of custom invoices for different services.
499
500
501 ## 1.1.0
502
503 *Release date - 20 December 2018*
504
505 - Major release of the new core framework.
506
507
508 ## 1.0.18
509
510 *Release date - 26 November 2018*
511
512 - Room details shortcodes can be used for generic routing.
513 - Datepicker improvements.
514
515
516 ## 1.0.17
517
518 *Release date - 16 November 2018*
519
520 - Added support for the new Gutenberg editor and WordPress 5.0.
521 - Improved Shortcodes stability while updating a post.
522
523
524 ## 1.0.16
525
526 *Release date - 9 November 2018*
527
528 - Improved Shortcodes generation for params with multiple values.
529
530
531 ## 1.0.15
532
533 *Release date - 31 October 2018*
534
535 - Fixed minor issue for parameters with multiple values in Shortcodes.
536
537
538 ## 1.0.14
539
540 *Release date - 29 October 2018*
541
542 - Added support for several new currencies in the converter.
543 - New type of Shortcode called "Booking" to rewrite the URLs of the booking details pages.
544 - Various improvements to routing functions and framework
545
546
547 ## 1.0.13
548
549 *Release date - 26 September 2018*
550
551 - Added support for all Timezones.
552 - Improved responsiveness for date picker calendars.
553 - Minor core and application fixes.
554
555
556 ## 1.0.12
557
558 *Release date - 7 September 2018*
559
560 - Minor core and application fixes for front-end and back-end.
561
562
563 ## 1.0.11
564
565 *Release date - 16 July 2018*
566
567 - Shortcodes models can now be accessed also via front-end.
568
569
570 ## 1.0.10
571
572 *Release date - 18 June 2018*
573
574 - Improved hooks for Shortcodes usage in posts during drafts saving.
575
576
577 ## 1.0.9
578
579 *Release date - 4 June 2018*
580
581 - Minor backward compatibility fixes for PHP <= 5.4.
582
583
584 ## 1.0.8
585
586 *Release date - 16 may 2018*
587
588 - Shortcodes processing for third party plugins in descriptions.
589 - Overrides functions for layout files of pages and widgets.
590
591
592 ## 1.0.7
593
594 *Release date - 14 may 2018*
595
596 - Automatic mirroring backup of uploaded or generated files (photos, invoices, docs).
597
598
599 ## 1.0.6
600
601 *Release date - 8 May 2018*
602
603 - Added support for Multisite network.
604
605
606 ## 1.0.5
607
608 *Release date - 27 April 2018*
609
610 - Payment framework extendable with dedicated plugins.
611
612
613 ## 1.0.4
614
615 *Release date - 24 April 2018*
616
617 - Automated backup and restore functions for uploaded files (photos, images, logos).
618 - Improvements for upgrading to the Pro version.
619
620
621 ## 1.0.3
622
623 *Release date - 23 April 2018*
624
625 - Minor core fixes.
626
627
628 ## 1.0.2
629
630 *Release date - 20 April 2018*
631
632 - Unified language files for Widgets, Front-end and Back-end for easier translation.
633
634
635 ## 1.0.1
636
637 *Release date - 17 April 2018*
638
639 - Template files and custom CSS files are no longer overridden during updates.
640 - SEO optimizations for custom page titles and metas in front-end.
641
642
643 ## 1.0
644
645 *Release date - 10 April 2018*
646
647 - First stable release of the Vik Booking Framework for WordPress.
648