Paid promotion of listings

A strong listing deserves the first screen. Paid promotion on Sales.Travel means advertising slots in the catalogue that place your listing above the organic results and keep it in front of travellers who are already choosing.

In short

The flow is simple: you order a slot, we approve it and issue an invoice, you pay — and the placement goes live. You manage everything and track statuses in your partner dashboard. The price depends on the slot you choose.

01 / What it isWhat a paid slot gives you

A promo slot is a fixed position in the catalogue where your listing appears above the standard results and is marked as promoted. Your organic ranking stays intact: a slot adds visibility, it doesn't replace the quality of the card. You can promote only a listing that has already passed moderation and is active.

Moderation comes firstIf a listing is still under review or unpublished, you can't order promotion for it. Wait until it goes active first — see the article on listing moderation for details.

02 / How to orderOrdering a slot, step by step

Open the listing in your dashboard

In your partner dashboard, pick an active listing and open its promotion section.

Choose a slot

Select the slot type and the period. The system shows the price before you confirm the order.

Submit the request

The order goes for approval. You can see its status in the dashboard — usually «Awaiting payment» once it's approved.

Pay the invoice

After approval, an invoice is generated. Pay it and the slot activates for the chosen listing.

03 / StatusesThe order lifecycle

Every order moves through the same stages. Once you know them, it's easy to see what's happening and which action the system is waiting for from you.

Status	What it means	Your action
Ordered	Request sent for approval	Wait for approval
Awaiting payment	Order approved, invoice issued	Pay the invoice
Active	Slot is paid and running	Nothing — track performance
Finished	The placement period has ended	Order again if you like

04 / PricingWhat the price depends on

Slot type — the more prominent the position in the catalogue, the higher the price.
Duration — a slot is booked for a period, so the total depends on the term you choose.
Listing category — prices may vary by destination and listing type.

Exact amount before you payThe price of the slot you select is always shown at the order step and fixed in the invoice. You pay only after approval — no surprise charges.

A slot is no substitute for good contentPromotion raises your position, but the traveller still makes the call. Weak photos, a thin description or an outdated price will cut returns even on the first screen — tidy up the card before you launch.

05 / FAQFrequently asked

Where do I pay for promotion?

Once your order is approved, an invoice with the «Awaiting payment» status appears in your partner dashboard. Pay it there and the slot activates automatically.

Can I promote a listing that's under review?

No. A slot can be ordered only for an active, moderated listing. Wait until it's published, then set up promotion.

What happens when the slot period ends?

The listing goes back to the normal organic results without losing its ranking. To keep promoting it, place a new order in your dashboard.

Still have questions about an invoice or a slot?

Message us at @sales_travel_bot or call 8 800 1000-646 — we'll help with the order and payment.

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