Tour Operator plugin - version 2.0 changelog updates

[ashleyshaw]

Review the past versions of Tour Operator plugin and specifically the changelogs that the tags link to - https://github.com/lightspeedwp/tour-operator/tags

Please note the plugin header updates - https://github.com/lightspeedwp/wetu-importer/issues/178 - there should be taken into consideration for the readme.txt, the minimum software requirements are listed in this task,

Important to take note this header task for adding required plugin - lightspeedwp/wetu-importer#172

Please read all the links linked from these pages:

• Wetu Importer - version 1.5 changelog.txt wetu-importer#167
• Wetu Importer - readme.txt and readme.md content updates wetu-importer#168
• Wetu Importer - Admin style updates to use native WordPress admin styles wetu-importer#169
• New API Field - Tour Galleries wetu-importer#170
• Wetu Importer Plugin Header updates wetu-importer#171
• Add the new "Requires Plugins" header to the Wetu Importer plugin to indicate the Tour Operator plugin dependency wetu-importer#172
• Wetu Importer - Settings  wetu-importer#173
• Parent: Wetu Importer Plugin wetu-importer#174
• Wetu Importer & TO - Update WP.org Plugin Banner & Icon graphics wetu-importer#175
• Wetu Importer - Create new plugin screenshots for WordPress.org wetu-importer#176

My ultimate is to generate a new and relevant readme.txt file for wordpress.org - https://github.com/lightspeedwp/wetu-importer/blob/master/readme.txt

We also need to generte a readme.md for the github repository - https://github.com/lightspeedwp/wetu-importer/blob/master/README.MD

[2.0.0] - 2024-XX-XX

Major Changes

• Overhauled Booking Engine:
  Introduced a modular booking logic system, enabling complex seasonal price handling, improved date availability checks, and more stable bookings. (#210, #198)
• Advanced Seasonal Pricing:
  Implemented configurable seasonal pricing rules that handle overlapping date ranges, tiered rates, and dynamic scheduling. (#223)

Enhancements

• Admin UI & UX Improvements:
  Refined the admin interface for managing tours, bookings, and availability. Updated field layouts, improved navigation, and clearer labeling for a more intuitive experience. (#225, #237)
• Checkout & Payment Flow Adjustments:
  Enhanced integration with WooCommerce and other payment gateways, providing more reliable data handling and reducing the chance of failed booking entries at checkout. (#231)
• Performance Optimizations:
  Further optimized database queries, improving load times on large tour catalogs and ensuring smoother browsing experiences. (#215)

Compatibility & Integration

• Theme & Page Builder Compatibility:
  Increased compatibility with popular WordPress themes and page builders, minimizing styling conflicts and ensuring consistent front-end rendering. (#229, #204)
• Translation & Localization Updates:
  Added missing translation strings and updated .pot files, improving internationalization support and making it easier to localize the plugin. (#217)

Email & Notification Templates

• Email Template System Improvements:
  Integrated a refined email templating structure that supports dynamic placeholders for tour details, booking confirmations, and reminders. (#240)

Fixes

• Resolved Seasonal Pricing Bugs:
  Addressed incorrect display of overlapping seasonal rates and ensured accurate calculation of discounted or peak-season prices. (#199)
• Checkout Data Handling:
  Fixed issues where certain checkout fields failed to render or process correctly, ensuring customers’ booking details are recorded consistently. (#203)

Notes for Upgrading

• Backups & Settings Review:
  Before upgrading, back up your site. After update, review and re-save your booking and pricing settings to ensure that seasonal rules and availability data are correctly applied.

For more details, see the full changelog.