Hotel Upselling: Merging Technology and the Human Factor
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Hello there, fellow hoteliers! Are you ready to boost your upselling game and give your guests an unforgettable experience? Let's dive into the world of merging technology and the human factor.
First things first, personalization is the key to successful upselling. Guests want to feel special, so why not use booking information and other insights to tailor your upselling offers to their unique preferences and needs? Research shows that personalized offers can increase revenue by up to 15%! So, offer a Nespresso machine to coffee lovers or a discount on spa packages to fitness enthusiasts. The possibilities are endless.
But it's not just about personalization. Synchronizing all stages of the guest journey is crucial too. With an all-in-one upselling system, you can offer personalized upsell offers before arrival, during check-in, and even during their stay. This seamless process ensures that your guests have a personalized experience and increases your hotel revenue. Did you know that by upselling during the entire guest journey can boost hotel revenue by 25%!
Training your staff is just as important as technology. Providing regular training on techniques and best practices will improve their performance and confidence, resulting in a better guest experience. An online learning platform is a fantastic way to invest in your staff. With it, they can learn on demand, at their own pace and improve their skills, from customer service to sales techniques.
Don't forget to incentivize your staff too! Who doesn't love a little friendly competition? By offering bonuses, commissions, or recognition for top performers, you can motivate your team to upsell and provide the best possible guest experience.
Finally, monitoring and measuring your upselling success is crucial for continued growth. By using data to identify areas for improvement, you can fine-tune your strategies and provide even better service.
In a nutshell, merging technology and the human touch is the key to taking your upselling game to the next level. So, focus on personalization, invest in training and technology, incentivize staff, and monitor success. Your guests will thank you for the unforgettable experience, and your revenue will reflect it!
How we do it
Our all-in-one upselling suite combines pre-arrival, front-desk and in-house upselling tools to equip hoteliers with personalized upsell recommendations along with the skills they need through powerful training, online learning and knowledge. Our system doesn't stop there, we provide a gamified experience for not only guests by allowing them to bid on upgrades but by also creating a healthy and fun competition between agents through a real-time leaderboard and rewards for upselling excellence.
You might be thinking, how does this all work with my current technology, the answer is simple - we integrate with all leading property management systems, channel managers and more - ensuring your operations are seamlessly optimized.
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