Many dive center owners have invested in creating a website but still rely on email and phone calls to handle bookings. While this approach may feel familiar, it severely limits the ability to capitalize on online purchases.
Here’s a striking fact: more than 60% of dive shops lack e-commerce capabilities, meaning they’re missing out on significant revenue opportunities. Today’s customers increasingly prefer to book experiences online, favoring options with instant confirmation rather than waiting for email responses or quotes. According to a recent report from Arival (“The 2024 U.S. Outdoor Adventure & Activities Traveler”), online and mobile bookings are not just a convenience — they’re essential for business success.
With travelers booking activities closer to their travel dates, having an optimized online booking system is no longer optional; it’s critical to stay competitive.
PADI Adventures Booking Widget: The Simple Solution
Implementing a full booking system can be challenging. High subscription fees, the need for professional developers, and the time-consuming process of configuring features and training staff often delay go-live dates.
These challenges make simpler alternatives, like booking widgets, ideal for dive center owners seeking quick and cost-effective solutions. Fortunately, as a PADI Member, you have exclusive access to such a tool.
The PADI Adventures Booking Widget can be implemented on your website in just 10 minutes. This small piece of HTML code enables you to display your selected scuba diving and snorkeling products for direct online bookings. The best part? There are no commission fees — only a 4.9% service charge to cover online payment processing.
Dive centers like Pirate Divers Busuanga have already embraced the PADI Adventures Booking Widget as a simple yet effective solution. As Simon Mowbray explains, “Through embedding the PADI widget into our site, we avoided the cost of converting to an e-commerce site, potentially saving thousands of pounds.” Discover how Pirate Divers Busuanga increased their revenue by adding the PADI Adventures Booking Widget. Read their success story here.
How To Use the PADI Adventures Widget on Your Website
Getting started is quick and straightforward:
1. Log into your Extranet.
2. Select “Create Widget” from the left menu panel.
3. Customize the layout according to your business purposes:
- List of Adventures allows you to display multiple products by type: Diving, Courses, Snorkeling, Social Event and Conservation.
- The Individual Adventure option is for web pages that specifically highlight one product.
4. Once your widget code is generated, simply click the “Copy Code” button and paste it onto any page of your website.
Where To Place The Widget
1. Homepage: Showcase your most popular activities using the List of Adventures option and attract customers immediately.
2. Courses Page, Dive Trips Page, Snorkeling Adventures and Events: You can choose to showcase the List of all courses/trips that you offer or have an Individual Adventure widget for each course and trip. The widget opens when the user clicks on the button that you customize according to your website layout.
Ready To Boost Your Website Sales?
If you’re ready to integrate the PADI Adventures Booking Widget, here’s how to start:
- List Your Adventures: Add your dive center’s offerings on Extranet, including descriptions, pricing, and availability.
- Create Your Widget: Access the free online booking system, generate your widget code, and embed it on your website.
Don’t let outdated booking processes hold your dive center back. In just a few steps, you can transform your website into a powerful tool that drives direct bookings and increases revenue.
If you have more questions, our PADI Adventures Team is available for 1:1 Business Support in English, Spanish, Arabic and Italian. Email the team at padiadventures@padi.com.
Read More About PADI Adventures
- Answers to the Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about PADI Adventures
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- Personalized Support from the PADI Adventures Team to Increase Your Online Bookings
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