Hospitable launches automated trip insurance upsell for hosts

US: Property management software provider Hospitable has launched an automated trip insurance upsell designed to allow property managers to earn commission from guest-purchased travel protection.

The feature is built directly into Hospitable’s guest portal and automatically offers trip insurance to guests, with no setup or ongoing management required from hosts. Travel protection can be added at any point up to 24 hours before check-in, creating a post-booking upsell opportunity within the guest journey.

Guests can purchase coverage directly through the portal, while hosts earn commission on each policy sold. Hospitable said all policies, claims handling and guest support are managed on behalf of hosts, with commission paid out automatically.

Early data from the launch shows hosts earning up to $190 from a single trip insurance purchase, with average commission of around $19.80 per policy. The company said a single sale can offset the cost of a host’s monthly subscription.

Hospitable said the new feature builds on the ongoing development of its guest portal, which has expanded beyond check-in and communications to include revenue, security and protection tools.

The trip insurance upsell is currently available for US-based properties managed through Hospitable, with plans to roll out the feature more widely over time.

Highlights:

Hospitable launches automated trip insurance upsell for short-term rental hosts

Feature enables hosts and property managers to earn commission from guest-purchased travel protection

Trip insurance offered directly through Hospitable’s guest portal up to 24 hours before check-in

Feature currently available for US-based properties, with wider rollout planned