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In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Annie Munro Sloan, Founder and CEO of The Host Co., to share her expert insights on the art of upselling in short-term rentals. From Silicon Valley inspirations to actionable tips, Annie covers everything hosts and property managers need to know about boosting revenue and enhancing guest experiences.  

Tune in to gain practical advice and discover why upselling is more than just an extra income—it’s a way to delight guests and grow your business. Don’t miss this exciting episode packed with insights from one of the industry’s brightest leaders!

2:55: A Silicon Valley eye-roll(!) 
7:00: How The Host Co. empowers hosts and property managers  
9:29: Onboarding takes just two minutes – yes, really!  
12:25: Unlocking the potential of upselling  
15:56: The must-have upsells every host should offer  
18:06: Connect with The Host Co.: @thehostcompany on Instagram  
19:00: Annie’s top tips for hosts and property managers  
20:09: Trends to watch, including the rise of direct bookings  
21:53: Brian Chesky’s vision and what’s next for Airbnb  
23:23: Social media strategies every host should know  
27:42: Annie’s favourite brand: StayFi  
29:32: Shout-outs to Margot Schmorak and Paul Hall  
30:20: No. 1 lesson learned: you’re not 'nickel and diming' guests  

Links: 

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

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

Free event:

Your Air Success on Friday 4 April, London
Register for your free ticket: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/yourairsuccess

Free downloads:

The Ultimate Guide to Short-Term Rentals: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book

Guest Communication 101 for Direct Bookings: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/hospitable

How to Navigate London's 90-Day Short-Term Rentals Limit: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/your-airhost

Annie Munro Sloan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniesloan/

The Host Co.: https://www.thehost.co/

Mentions:

StayFi: https://stayfi.com/

Margot Schmorak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mschmorak/

Paul Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallpaul/

Sponsors:

HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/

Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH

Booklee: https://www.bookl.ee/

Smiling House: https://smilinghouse.ch/

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