Unlocking Hidden Revenue: How Guestify Helps Hotels Create Extra Income Streams

🏨 Introduction: Your Guests Are Already Spending — Are They Spending With You?

Running a hotel isn’t just about filling rooms anymore — it’s about making every stay more valuable, for both your guests and your business.

Every guest who walks through your door is full of potential:

• Potential to book a massage

• Potential to grab a drink at the bar

• Potential to upgrade their experience in small, meaningful ways

The problem? Most hotels don’t have a system to encourage that extra spending — or they rely on front desk staff to suggest things manually.

That’s where Guestify changes the game.

By giving you a smart, browser-based guest app that adapts to time, location, and behavior, Guestify makes it easy to:

• Offer upsells and extras at just the right moment

• Trigger offers based on guest actions or the weather

• Boost engagement and revenue — automatically

💬 “If you had 50 guests today and each spent just 10 CHF more — that’s 500 CHF extra in a single day.”
Do that every day for a month, and you’ve added 15,000 CHF in new revenue without adding a single room.

In this article, we’ll explore the many ways you can turn Guestify into a revenue-generating machine, using tools you already have — and the guests already staying with you.

Let’s get started.

🍹 Upsell Opportunity #1: Food & Beverage

Let’s be real — your kitchen and bar are probably already set up.
The challenge isn’t the supply — it’s the demand.

With Guestify, you can create timely, irresistible nudges that increase guest spending — without having to print menus, rely on the front desk, or hope someone sees the blackboard by the bar.

🕒 Timed Offers That Match Guest Rhythm

• Breakfast reminders in the morning: “Join us before 10:30 for a local buffet breakfast — or pre-order room delivery 🍳”

• Lunch pop-ups around noon: “Chef’s Lunch Special: Pasta + Wine for 18 CHF until 14:00 🍝🍷”

• Evening Happy Hour promos: “Happy Hour from 17:00 to 19:00 — 2-for-1 Aperol Spritz by the pool!”

These nudges appear when the guest opens the app, or when they scan a cube — at the exact time they’re most likely to act.

📈 Realistic Revenue Scenario

Let’s take a small-to-medium hotel with 40 rooms and around 80 guests per day.

If:

• 25 guests order 1 extra drink during Happy Hour (avg. 8 CHF each) = 200 CHF/day

• 15 guests pre-order room service dinner (avg. 18 CHF each) = 270 CHF/day

That’s 470 CHF/day in extra F&B revenue.

💡 Monthly impact?
470 CHF x 30 days = 14,100 CHF/month
…from content that was already sitting in your menu — just better timed.

🍽️ Bonus: Menu Flexibility

• Update menus in real-time (no reprinting!)

• Show specials based on season or time of day

• Highlight new dishes with rich content (photos, links, pricing)

💬 “When the guest experience is seamless, ordering feels like a treat — not a task.”

💆 Upsell Opportunity #2: Spa & Wellness Services

A spa visit is often a “maybe later” idea for guests — until they’re gently reminded that now is actually the perfect time to unwind. Guestify helps you convert more of those “maybes” into actual bookings by promoting spa services based on guest behavior, location, and even the weather.

🌧️ Weather-Based Spa Promos

Rainy day? Cold snap? Guests are more likely to stay in — and treat themselves.

Example Content:

• “Rainy day special ☔ — Get 10% off any massage today. Let us bring the sunshine inside.”

• “It’s chilly out ❄️ — Time to warm up in our infrared sauna. Tap to reserve your slot.”

📍 Location-Based Nudges

Guestify can serve spa reminders right after guests scan QR codes near the gym, pool, or wellness area — when they’re already in relaxation mode.

Example:

• “Still in the mood to treat yourself? Spa treatments available this afternoon — just a few spots left!”

These timely prompts feel personal, not pushy — and they show up when the guest is already in the right mindset.

📈 Realistic Revenue Scenario

Let’s say you have a mid-sized hotel with 25% of guests booking spa treatments.

If:

• 10 guests per week are influenced by Guestify to book a 60 CHF massage

• And 4 book a premium spa package at 100 CHF

You’d generate an extra:

• 600 CHF + 400 CHF = 1,000 CHF/week

💡 Monthly total?
1,000 CHF/week x 4 weeks = 4,000 CHF/month in additional spa revenue — just from smarter timing.

💡 Bonus: Limited-Time Booking Windows

Guestify allows you to highlight last-minute availability or fill in low-traffic hours with urgency-driven content:

• “One massage spot just opened up at 15:00 — tap to claim it.”

• “Only 2 sauna slots left today!”

💬 “When a guest is already thinking ‘maybe later,’ all it takes is a well-timed prompt to turn it into a ‘yes now.’”

🍳 Upsell Opportunity #3: Premium Breakfast, Brunch & Room Add-Ons

Breakfast is one of the most common touchpoints in a hotel — and one of the most underutilized for revenue.

With Guestify, you can go beyond “included buffet” and introduce enticing upgrades, premium brunch offers, and even in-room extras that guests can order directly through the app — no awkward conversations, no pressure.

🥐 Morning Prompts That Work

Your guests are checking the app first thing in the morning — that’s your window to upsell.

Example Content:

• “Add a fresh croissant + cappuccino to your room this morning for just 5 CHF ☕🥐”

• “Treat yourself to a late brunch — available until 13:00 today 🍾 Includes mimosa & eggs benedict.”

These simple nudges not only increase spend — they elevate the guest experience.

🛎️ Room-Based Extras

You can also upsell in-room packages like:

• Welcome champagne 🥂

• Romance add-ons (flowers, candles, chocolate) 💐

• Movie night bundle (snacks + drinks) 🎬

Example:

“Staying in tonight? Order a cozy Movie Night Kit with popcorn, 2 sodas, and a blanket — just 15 CHF.”

These micro-upgrades feel personal, special, and frictionless with Guestify.

📈 Realistic Revenue Scenario

Let’s say you run a 30-room hotel, and…

If:

• 10 guests per day upgrade to premium brunch (avg. +5 CHF) = 50 CHF/day

• 3 guests per day order in-room extras (avg. 15 CHF) = 45 CHF/day

That’s 95 CHF/day in additional revenue.

💡 Monthly total?
95 CHF x 30 days = 2,850 CHF/month

All from simple, well-timed offers that cost your team almost nothing to implement.

💡 Bonus: Day-Specific Specials

Guestify lets you schedule offers only on certain days.

Example:

• “Sunday Brunch Upgrade 🍳🥂 Available this weekend only!”

• “Friday Night Romance Package 💖 Reserve by 18:00 for in-room delivery.”

💬 “Small extras lead to big memories — and big returns when you make them easy to say yes to.”

🧺 Upsell Opportunity #4: Extra Services — Laundry, Late Checkout & Picnic Packs

Sometimes it’s the little conveniences that guests value most — and they’re often willing to pay a small premium for the right comfort at the right time.

Guestify helps you surface these extras at exactly the right moment in the guest journey — when they’re most likely to say “yes.”

⏰ Late Checkout Prompts (Perfectly Timed)

Instead of waiting for a guest to ask, Guestify can offer late checkout automatically the night before departure.

Example:

“Need a slower morning tomorrow? Add late checkout until 13:00 for just 25 CHF — limited availability.”

That gentle nudge turns a logistical favor into a low-effort upsell — and guests appreciate the convenience.

👕 Laundry Service Simplified

Many guests hesitate to ask about laundry, especially short-stay travelers. But if you surface it when they’re likely to need it, it becomes a win-win.

Example:

• “Running out of fresh clothes? We’ve got you. Tap here to request next-day laundry pickup 🧺👕”

• “Laundry bags available at the front desk — just scan to schedule.”

💡 Bonus tip: Promote this service mid-stay, when guests are 3+ days in.

🧺 Picnic Packs & Takeaway Lunches

Especially great for adventure-friendly hotels (mountains, lakes, city walking tours, etc.)

Example:

“Headed out to explore? Grab a ready-to-go picnic box for 12 CHF. Available at the reception in 15 minutes 🥪🍎🥤”

It’s convenient, creative, and easy to fulfill with minimal effort from the kitchen.

📈 Realistic Revenue Scenario

Let’s say you offer:

• 10 late checkouts per week at 25 CHF = 250 CHF/week

• 8 picnic packs per week at 12 CHF = 96 CHF/week

• 5 laundry service requests per week at 20 CHF = 100 CHF/week

That’s 446 CHF/week in “hidden” services.

💡 Monthly total?
446 CHF x 4 weeks = ~1,784 CHF/month in bonus revenue — with minimal overhead.

🧠 Why It Works

• These extras are low-cost, high-convenience

• Guests love feeling taken care of

• You create more service opportunities without adding pressure to staff

💬 “Your guests want more than just a room — they want a stay that feels effortless. Extras like these make that happen.”

🎁 Upsell Opportunity #5: Vouchers & Guest Referrals

Sometimes, the best revenue doesn’t come from the guest standing in front of you — it comes from the friend they tell, or the voucher they redeem.

Guestify makes it incredibly easy to distribute personalized offers, track redemptions, and turn guests into ambassadors — all via QR codes and smart links.

🎟️ Vouchers That Feel Like Gifts (Not Promotions)

Use vouchers to:

• Welcome new guests with a little extra

• Encourage bar, spa, or restaurant visits

• Re-engage guests mid-stay or after check-out

Examples:

• “Thanks for staying with us! Enjoy a free drink voucher — just show this screen at the bar 🍸”

• “Scan this cube for a 10 CHF credit toward your next massage — valid for today only!”

• “Refer a friend and get a voucher for your next stay 💬💼”

Guestify tracks which voucher was scanned where and when, so you can see what’s working — and what’s converting.

🔗 Referral Revenue: Let Guests Do the Marketing

Offer guests a simple, branded QR code or link to share with their friends.

Example:

“Share your stay! Invite a friend and you both get 10 CHF off your next visit. Scan here to get your personal code 🎉”

Perfect for:

• Group bookings

• Wedding guests

• Conference attendees

• Repeat stay campaigns

You get a low-cost acquisition channel, and your guest feels like a VIP for sharing it.

📈 Realistic Revenue Scenario

Let’s say:

• 20 guests/month redeem vouchers worth 10 CHF toward paid services = 200 CHF in usage → 400 CHF in upsells

• 5 guest referrals convert to bookings (avg. room 150 CHF/night) = 750 CHF/month in new bookings

That’s 1,150 CHF/month in additional income that likely wouldn’t happen without a nudge.

💡 And over a year? That’s 13,800 CHF/year — from a feature that runs itself.

💡 Bonus: QR Codes Make It Seamless

You can place voucher QR codes on:

• Room cubes

• Breakfast tables

• Keycard holders

• Post-checkout emails

• Even printed materials or postcards

💬 “Guestify turns goodwill into growth — and lets you track the entire journey from scan to sale.”

🛍️ Upsell Opportunity #6: Local Business Partnerships & Commission-Based Income

You don’t need to offer every service yourself to make extra revenue.
Your hotel is surrounded by businesses that your guests are already spending money with — why not be the connector and earn a commission while delivering convenience?

With Guestify, you can feature local experiences, tours, shops, and restaurants directly inside the app — beautifully branded and linked, complete with QR scan tracking and referral tracking.

🤝 Collaborate With:

• Tour operators (bike tours, wine tastings, walking guides)

• Restaurants and cafés

• Museums, galleries, and attractions

• Local shops, spas, or wellness centers

• Taxi, shuttle, or rental services

📲 How Guestify Helps You Monetize the Partnership:

• Create a custom digital map with clickable POIs and QR codes

• Feature partner businesses on your guest homepage

• Use scan tracking to show proof of performance to partners

• Negotiate per-referral or per-sale commission fees (typically 5–15%)

🗺️ Examples in Action:

• “Looking for something special tonight? Our friends at Osteria Luce offer a free drink when you book through our link.”

• “Explore the city like a local — book a walking tour directly in the app and get 10% off.”

• “Need a last-minute airport shuttle? Tap here to book a trusted local driver.”

These experiences enhance your guest’s stay while earning you a cut — without adding work for your team.

📈 Realistic Revenue Scenario

Let’s say you have:

• 40 successful local activity bookings/month via the app

• You earn 10 CHF commission per booking

That’s 400 CHF/month from guest experiences you didn’t have to run yourself.

Now add 20 restaurant referrals at 5 CHF/guest = 100 CHF/month

💡 Total from partnerships? Around 500 CHF/month
That’s 6,000 CHF/year — for simply introducing guests to trusted local favorites.

🧠 Bonus: You Become a Trusted Guide, Not Just a Host

When you help your guests discover the best of your region without overwhelming them, they remember you. They trust you. They book again.

💬 “Guestify helps you earn more — by helping your guests experience more.”

✅ Final Thoughts: Your Extra Revenue Is Already in the Room — Guestify Just Helps You Unlock It

You don’t need to build a new spa, add 10 rooms, or redesign your restaurant to grow your hotel revenue.

What you do need is a way to:

• Present the right offer at the right time

• Make it easy for guests to say “yes”

• Track what’s working — and repeat it

That’s exactly what Guestify was designed for.

💡 Here’s What You Could Unlock Every Month with Guestify:

Based on a mid-sized hotel with approximately 40–50 rooms and 80–100 guests per day.

Even with more conservative numbers, you’re looking at 5–10k CHF/month in potential extra income — from guests who are already staying with you.

🤖 And the best part?

• It runs on autopilot

• No complicated systems

• No extra pressure on your team

• Fully trackable and optimized over time

With Guestify, your guest experience becomes a revenue engine, and your hotel becomes more than just a place to sleep — it becomes an experience guests want to return to (and recommend).

👉 Ready to unlock your hotel’s hidden income?

Visit guestify.io today or contact us to learn how your hotel can start earning more — while delighting guests like never before.

💬 “The future of hospitality is not just service — it’s smart, personalized, profitable experience design. Guestify makes it easy.”