Upsells
Summary
This video describes how Hospitable's upsell feature can help short-term rental hosts offer a better guest experience and increase revenue. It allows hosts to easily create and manage offers such as early check-in, late check-out, and extra services, which guests can purchase through their guest portal. Automation features ensure seamless integration with messaging, smart lock codes, and cleaning tasks.
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