Automatic Post Creation

The Travel Agent plugin automatically creates and updates WordPress posts when packages are added or changed. No manual steps are needed.

1. Trigger Points

• On New Package:
  Triggered when a new package is added in the backend (like Acuo travel Agent Operations).
• On Package Update:
  Triggered when a package is updated and no corresponding post exists.

2. Post Creation Logic

2.1 Template-Based Creation

1. The plugin checks for a template_id associated with the package (e.g., 42).
2. If a template is present, the structure—including title, shortcodes, and layout—is cloned into a new WordPress post.

2.2 Fallback Creation

1. If no template is specified, the plugin generates a blank post:
   • Title: Uses the package title.
   • Content: Includes the excerpt, images, and a default booking button element.

3. Post Updating

If an existing package is updated and its corresponding post has been deleted or is missing, the creation logic above is automatically re-executed to restore the post.

4. Post Details

• Content:
  Each post includes the package title, excerpt, featured image(s), and a booking button (if specified in the template).
• Status:
  • Packages marked as “Available” are set to published.
  • Packages marked as “Draft” or “Pending” are set to draft.
• Visibility:
  Determined by the Post Status setting in Settings → Travel Agent.
• Taxonomies:
  The plugin automatically assigns the following taxonomies:
  • Destination: Based on the package destination.
  • Experience: Based on the package experience.
  • Period: Based on the departure date.

5. Configuration

To enable and configure automatic post creation, navigate to Settings → Travel Agent in your WordPress admin dashboard:

• Integration Status: Set to Live to activate automatic post creation and updates.
• Post Status: Specify the minimum post status required for frontend visibility (default: published).