What does the hotel pre-sale mean?

It means to charge a certain fee as advance payment before the guests check in to ensure the accommodation and consumption after the guests check in.

Hotel pre-sale usually starts several months or weeks before the official opening of the hotel, and consumers can make reservations through the hotel official website and online travel platform. During the pre-sale period, hotels usually offer some preferential activities, such as booking in advance to enjoy lower room rates and free room upgrades.