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In this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.

This week, we're excited to welcome Joseph Cox, Director of Business Development at Hostfully, who’s here to reveal his top five upselling strategies for short-term rental hosts and property managers. Tune in to learn how to enhance your guest experience, increase bookings, and unlock new revenue opportunities!

1:55 The definition of upselling
2:36 How hosts should offer upsells
3:32 Utilise a Hostfully digital guidebook to offer upsells
4:36 Earn more revenue
5:29 Location and season are key
6:40 Upsell No.1: early check-in and late check-out
7:01 Upsell No. 2: mid-stay clean
7:18 Upsell No. 3: food and drink
7:37 Upsell No. 4: local experiences
8:32 Upsell No. 5: transportation
9:20 Communication is key
10:07 You don’t have to deliver upsells yourself
11:51 Book a Hostfully guidebook demo: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1

Are you looking to streamline your operations and amaze your guests? Look no further than Hostfully! Try their top-rated property management software and award-winning digital guidebooks today. Join the thousands of satisfied property managers who trust Hostfully to grow their business: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1

Holiday Cottage Handbook: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/

Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1

James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/

Joseph Cox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmicox/