Thanks For Visiting 452. Hosting Hotline: How Should I Collect Payment for Airbnb Upsells
Apr 8, 2025
14:28
Today’s question comes from Melody, and it is all is all about upsells: specifically, how should hosts collect payment for add-ons like early check-in and late checkout?
In this episode, we cover:
- What qualifies as an upsell
- The pros and cons of using Airbnb’s Resolution Center
- Alternatives like Venmo, PayPal, QuickBooks, and property management software
- Why proper tracking is critical (especially as your team grows)
- How to keep things easy and professional with tools like Hostfully guidebooks
- Real host results: thousands in additional revenue from upsells alone!
Whether you’re using Airbnb, Vrbo, direct booking, or a combination of all three, we’ll help you choose the right path for boosting your income—without complicating your systems.
Resources mentioned:
- Get on the waitlist for our next Bootcamp
- Try Hostfully Guidebooks
- 3 Genius Ways to Make Your Airbnb Stand Out & Get More Bookings! (YouTube) |Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
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