Upselling is convincing a guest to move up to a better version of what they were already buying. A room with a view, a suite or a rate with breakfast are typical cases. It raises the ticket without acquiring a new customer.
Example At check-in, the front desk offers an upgrade to a better room for 20 euros more per night.
Upselling is the practice of convincing a guest to book a higher category than originally chosen, such as upgrading from a standard room to a suite or adding breakfast to the rate.
How does upselling work in a hotel?
It works by offering the guest a specific upgrade (like a room with an ocean view) during the booking process or at check-in for an additional price, usually lower than if they had booked it directly.
How is upselling different from cross-selling in hotels?
Upselling means moving up within the same product category (for example, from a double room to a suite), while cross-selling adds different complementary products, such as dinner at the restaurant or a spa treatment.
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