Advertising Opportunities for Travel Agencies on Porto Scuba Websites

When your clients arrive in Halkidiki, they don’t compare your package to another brochure. They compare it to what they can find online in 30 seconds. If your activities aren’t visible where guests are already researching, you lose upsell value, you lose control of expectations, and you end up answering avoidable complaints about “what we thought was included”.

Travel agents and DMCs see this most in peak weeks: last-minute changes, weather-driven rescheduling, and clients who book direct because they didn’t recognise your added value. The fix isn’t more messages and PDFs. It’s structured co-marketing with a local supplier that can carry part of the communication load and keep everything aligned on the ground.

Advertising and co-marketing options with Porto Scuba in 2026

Halkidiki sells fast, but it also changes fast. Sea state, visibility, and even harbour traffic can shift the day’s plan, and the guest experience follows. That’s why advertising “an activity” without operational context often backfires, especially when different markets have different expectations.

We run day sailboat trips and scuba diving in Halkidiki, plus bareboat sailboat charters in the Ionian Sea, Argosaronikos, and the Halkidiki and Northern Sporades area. The point for you is simple: you get a supplier that can promote the right product to the right guest at the right moment, with the right safety framing. You stay the organiser of the package, while we support the activity layer with consistency and calm.

If you want the broader partner framework first, start at our Travel Trade home. If you already know the products and want to talk exposure, the dedicated page is Advertising opportunities. Either way, we keep commercial terms off public pages and share trade conditions after registration.

The problem co-marketing solves for agencies

Most agencies don’t struggle to “sell” Halkidiki. They struggle to protect margin and reputation when guests self-educate from random sources and arrive with mixed assumptions. A co-marketing placement gives guests a reliable reference point that matches the itinerary you sold.

It also reduces the operational noise you deal with. When a guest understands meeting points, realistic trip flow, and what’s weather-dependent, your team stops firefighting. Less back-and-forth means fewer mistakes, fewer refunds, and fewer awkward calls to the hotel reception desk because someone got lost.

Where your brand can appear across our channels

We keep placements practical. They should help a guest choose, prepare, and show up on time, not just “see a logo”. Depending on the campaign and the audience, your agency can be featured in places where guests already have high intent.

• Supplier-facing landing pages and partner content hubs that explain activities in a way guests can actually follow.
• Trip-specific pages that answer common questions about sailing and diving, with clear pre-trip expectations.
• Confirmation flows and voucher-ready content that reduces confusion on the day of the activity.
• Seasonal destination content that supports your packages and improves conversion for undecided travellers.

We don’t position these as “ads” that interrupt. We position them as guidance that happens to carry your brand and booking pathway. That’s why it works better for travel trade than generic display banners.

What we can promote: sailing and diving that fits packaged travel

Your guests don’t all want the same level of adventure. Some want a relaxed sail, others want a first underwater experience, and certified divers want a clean, well-run plan with clear logistics. We keep each product line distinct so the right clients end up in the right activity.

For shared sailing options, the starting point is our Services hub for sailing trips. For diving, you can route beginners to Try Scuba, and certified clients to Guided dives for certified divers. Each page is built to reduce friction and avoid misunderstandings, which is where most post-sale issues start.

When you need a supplier-level explanation of how we handle partners, logistics, and support, use How Porto Scuba cooperates with travel agencies. It’s written for operational people, not for lifestyle browsing.

Why this works better than sending guests to random sources

Guests will research anyway. If they don’t find your activity plan presented clearly, they will fill the gaps with whatever ranks first, even if it’s outdated or written for a different coastline. That’s when you get the classic complaint: “But the internet said…”

We base content on what actually happens on the water. For general reference, we often point guests to neutral resources like Halkidiki’s geography or basic context about the Aegean Sea, so expectations stay realistic. When reviews matter for reassurance, we may reference platforms such as Tripadvisor in a controlled way, without letting third-party wording set your service promise.

This is also where weather and safety communication matters. A plan that ignores sea conditions creates tension, because the guest thinks a schedule is a guarantee. We prefer to explain what’s fixed, what’s flexible, and what happens if conditions change, so the day stays smooth.

Booking tools and guest-facing assets you can use (without exposing trade terms)

Agencies ask for two things: easy booking handling and fewer questions from guests. We can support both with simple tools that you can embed into your own process. The exact configuration depends on your workflow, but the goal is always the same: reduce manual work and prevent day-of confusion.

• Bookable links or widgets for specific services, tailored to your package flow and guest language needs.
• Voucher and confirmation templates that keep meeting points and timing crystal clear.
• Pre-trip info packs that set expectations about duration, sea conditions, and what to bring.

We do not publish commission rates, net rates, or contract text on public pages. Those are shared after your agency registers and is approved for travel trade access. That protects you, protects us, and keeps market pricing stable.

Onboarding that doesn’t waste your time

Most onboarding fails because it’s built like a “sales pitch” instead of an operational setup. We keep it short, repeatable, and easy to hand over to a reservations team. You get clear product mapping, clear guest handling rules, and a defined escalation path when something changes.

You’ll also notice we take pre-arrival communication seriously. The easiest complaint to avoid is the one that never happens because the guest got the right info early. That includes realistic timing, pickup notes when relevant, and what counts as a normal change due to conditions.

If you want to see what partners usually value, the clearest overview is here: Why travel agencies choose Porto Scuba. It’s not a promise list, it’s a working model that fits packaged travel and tight schedules.

What happens after you register

Registration is the point where we can share trade-only items and set up tools properly. Until then, we keep everything general on purpose. Once you’re inside, the process is predictable and fast, even in busy months.

1. We verify your agency profile and confirm the markets you serve and the typical guest mix.
2. We share trade terms and the correct service mapping for your packages, including what’s suitable by age and experience.
3. We set up your booking pathway, voucher format, and the guest info pack that matches your brand tone.
4. We agree on co-marketing placements and tracking, so you can see what’s working without guessing.

The registration page is here: Register for travel trade access. If you’re already building packages for the upcoming season, doing this early avoids last-minute setup errors, and it keeps your ops team calmer when arrivals start stacking up.

Documents and information we’ll ask for

To keep it clean and compliant, we’ll request basic verification and operational details. Nothing complicated, but it needs to be accurate so we can support your guests without confusion. If anything is missing, we’ll tell you quickly and help you complete it.

• Company details (legal name, address, VAT or tax ID, website, and main contact).
• Proof you operate as travel trade (agency, tour operator, or DMC documentation depending on your country).
• Markets and languages you sell to, plus typical guest profiles and weekly volumes in season.
• Billing and reservations contacts, so urgent day-of issues don’t end up in the wrong inbox.

This step protects your clients too. It ensures we’re not mixing retail and trade communication, and it keeps guest handling consistent across different channels.

Operational support that protects your package reputation

Advertising is only useful if the delivery is steady. In coastal activities, the weak link is often decision-making under changing conditions. We treat that as a core part of service, not as an afterthought, and it’s why agencies come back year after year.

When conditions are marginal, we don’t improvise in a way that creates guest stress. We evaluate, we communicate clearly, and we offer the most sensible alternative for the day. Your clients remember how calm the day felt, not how many messages were exchanged.

If you want the cooperation model in one place, use this cooperation overview. It’s written so your ops team can quote it internally and build it into your SOPs with minimal editing, even if your season staff changes.

How to choose the right advertising placement for your market

Balkan markets often prioritise clear value and fast confirmation. Central and Western Europe lean more on safety framing and predictable timing. Israeli guests typically appreciate direct, detailed pre-trip instructions that remove uncertainty. If you push the same message to all, you’ll get mismatched expectations and more questions.

We’ll help you pick placements that match the guest journey. Some agencies need visibility at the inspiration stage, others need it at the “I’m already in Halkidiki” stage. The best campaigns usually combine one decision page with one practical page that answers logistics. That’s where conversion happens, and where complaints quietly die off.

For a high-level discussion about placements and what’s possible, [cta_contact]. If you’re ready to move from public info to trade-only setup, register here: /en/partners/register-for-travel-trade-access-agencies-only/ and we’ll take it from there, clean and organised.