How to Sell to Hotels

Are you a business-minded person who has certain products on-hand like home-made jewelries, laundry soaps, or images and you sought after to know how to sell to hotels?

Hotel establishments are the good target to market your products because of the big opportunity to earn money from the guests; hence here are the pointers on how to sell to hotels.

Selling Products to Hotel Establishments

When you decide to create products and sell them for a livelihood, the first thing that come out in your mind is “where” and “how” to sell for your business. If your capital does not permit you to rent a space for a storefront and your home is quite far away to be reached by your clientele, you can use another option which is selling your products directly to hotel establishments located in the business districts of the city.

Nevertheless, selling various products like laundry soaps, home-made jewelries, images, and souvenir items to hotels in town would not be simple if you lack of knowledge on how to approach the establishment to ask permission to sell your goods to the guests. And also, you should also learn some sales aspects to make sure that your featured items are okay for the taste of the guests so you can attain your target sales output. In view of this, here are some valuable pointers on to sell to hotels with some marketing approach and strategies.

Essential Pointers on How to Sell to Hotels

The hardest part of a business is marketing the products and to look for a place where it can be sold, particularly if you don’t have a storefront to showcase your featured items. One of the best places to market are the hotels which houses many guests and tourists who have basic needs to buy and to shop for souvenirs that they can bring back home as a sort of remembrance. Just follow these tips if you want to successfully sell your products to hotels.

  • Learn the Terms and Conditions of the Hotel
  • When you offer business to certain establishment like hotels, it is vital to communicate first with the owner or executives to ask permission to sell. This is a basic protocol since the owner has the right to protect the guests from abusive vendors and to ensure their safety as well. Learn what is required and which things should not be practiced inside the establishment. Follow the rules accordingly. Sell only on the area that where you are allowed to sell like the lobby or the reception area.

  • Offer Products that Catches the Interest of the Guests
  • Your main goal is to earn, so your products should pass on the taste of the guests. For instance, if you’re selling home-made jewelries, think of a design which is unique on the eyes of the guest. For images, make sure it is attractive and with an interesting theme to attract buyers. On the other hand, if you’re selling home-made detergents, you should guarantee that the ingredients are effective and safe. Most hotels need laundry detergents to wash the clothes of their guests as part of their service.

  • Set Reasonable Prices
  • Pricing affects the chances of your products to be purchased. Be reasonable and explain to your customers articulately why they need to buy your items and what benefits them when they buy your product.

These pointers should help you in selling your products to hotels, yet it is important to have a good relationship with the establishment so you can continue your business with less worry at all.

26 Comments

  • Jay Fraser said on December 27, 2012
    Hello how do I go about selling my camp in Kenya Masai Mara.
  • Steven Miranda said on January 27, 2013
    I'm interested in selling my invention wish will benefit any owner in the hotel business. With my hydro massage chairs. For a peak enter complain enterprises.
  • David McWhinney said on May 30, 2013
    Carlsbad, CA. I have two innovative hotel products that can help reduce the incidence of back related injuries, damage to hotel property, help reduce guest complaints and make hallways look less tacky. I sell door stops and replacement straps for upright rollaway beds. I am looking for creative ways to market to hotels.
  • Rossana Kelton said on July 2, 2013
    Atlanta, Georgia. I would like to sell my artwork to hotels. How do I find out who is the interior designer who purchases art for the hotel? The purchasing agent? How does that market work? Who are the buyers and how do I supply it?
  • Vince said on January 2, 2014
    We are a Manufacturer of world class AM/FM Radios, how do I sell into Hotels? I'd like to sell a radio for each Hotel room.
  • Bali Eliasu said on January 14, 2014
    hello mr Vince, i will like to talk to about your am/fm radios and if u can make it to work on only solar energy. thankS
  • Bob said on March 25, 2014
    We manufacture Division 10 ADA and Room Identification Signage. We also manufacture Monument Signage. All of our work is custom. We would love to enter the Hotel market.
  • Jeff said on June 16, 2014
    I have a product for gift shops within hotels, it's a personal cleaning product: clean hands, clean noses and clean breath, all in one package.
  • Jirick said on July 23, 2014
    We manufacture a digital concierge tablet that will be placed in hotel rooms. The tablet has a cellular data plan, can make outbound calls (Call Room Service or a Taxi) and has internet access.
  • Isaac Agboola said on July 27, 2014
    Pls I want to sell frozen chicken to the hotels, how do I go by it I have large quantity of frozen chicken produced in our farm. Any interested buyer or who could give information should contact me on 2348032066021 email femade57@yahoo.com
  • nagib said on September 10, 2014
    i want to sell natural soaps for hotels. i am Egyptian. availability of sealing the name of the hotel ,varied colors and scents .
  • nagib said on September 10, 2014
    i want to sell natural soaps for hotels. i am Egyptian. availability of sealing the name of the hotel ,varied colors and scents . contact me : nagibmaadi@hotmail.com mobile: 01154592446
  • Ayman Atallah said on November 7, 2014
    1013 plymouth ave s, Rochester, NY 14608. I Want To Sell Led Energy Saver Lamp The Newest Lamp In The Market , It Works Up To 35000H Life Time , White Bright ,it Comes With 5,9,12Watt, No One Carries That Shape As Of Yet, Cell Number 440-714-3095, Email Address Fadi_ata@yahoo.com
  • Laura martinez said on July 16, 2015
    Hello I am a massage therapist and would like to offer the amazing benefits of massage to hotel guests. How do I prepare a start up conversation or letter or even a resume? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Cleveland Ohio
  • Miss Hazera Ali said on August 9, 2015
    London UK, I want to supply towels and blankets to hotels for competitive prices. How do I approach hotels like Hilton ibis premier inn and so on. Please let me know
  • C Williams said on January 31, 2016
    I would like to supply very high quality luxury duve ts to hotels.Who would be the best point of contact?
  • C Williams said on January 31, 2016
    We are a local business in the Manchester area who would like to supply hotels, travel lodges with our own brand of duvets at very competitive prices. They are of superior quality, feels like down and have a 100% cotton cover. Ideal for people who suffer with allergies like ashma. each pocket is filled with microfiber clusters and are machine washable. They make every nights sleep, the best nights sleep. If anyone knows how I could make go about getting in touch with the right person please email me at :- chrissieburns@live.co.uk
  • Antwain Murph said on August 30, 2016
    I have something that I would like to eventually have in all hotel and motel rooms alike. Its a money saver with a lot of features.
  • Abel said on January 18, 2017
    We are a local business in Melbourne. We sell mesh laundry bags for socks/lingerie. We sell compact bags that resolve odd socks issue and missing lingerie issues. Let us know if you are interested at heavenlytradersaus@gmail.com
  • Denise said on February 11, 2017
    I am an RN and have founded a cosmetics and skin care line that is made with the finest ingredients, very easy to use (many blended options) and also includes a gluten free, allergy free line. These products have been used for television, photo shoots, billboards and runway. I am interested in selling my products to a hotel spa and gift shop. Thank you! nesecosmetics@aol.com
  • Wolfgang said on March 12, 2017
    We are selling our hotel-restaurant in the Dutch Caribbean on a beautiful crime free nature island. The island is off the beaten path famous for its diving. How to find a buyer?
  • Rahul Kanoujia said on May 29, 2017
    Hello , I want to sell my premium handmade soaps & premium Tea collection. Made in India
  • SEF said on December 31, 2018
    How to find a buyer? for hotel 4 star in catania italy nice place and with so very good price its mean, there is 75% discount from the true value. the true value of this hotel its 68 million euro and now just 18 million euro. if someone finds a buyer he will get 200 thousand $ commission. this my number +965 90995456
  • Kevin said on October 7, 2020
    We are looking to introduce and offer our high-quality Certified Organic CBD products to Hotels. Any helpful information from your informative team would be much appreciated. Thank you.
  • Queensley Okuneye said on December 29, 2020
    any hotel in Canada that need something to brand or customized to make a guest staying memorable... pls contact me on 4383084043 or sales@apekecouture.com
  • Jill said on November 17, 2022
    We are a company in the United States, comprised of hospitality veterans, and we help suppliers navigate selling products and services to hotels, management companies, owners, brands, and group purchasing organizations in North America and the CAMECA region. Reach out if you have an innovative product to info@idealhpgroup.com

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