1. Know your guests
- Families: kids' swimwear, rashguards, sun care and beach toys.
- Couples: resort dresses, men's resort shirts and accessories.
- Business and short stays: essentials and compact gifts.
- Cruise or day visitors: quick souvenirs at entry prices.
2. Split the space by purpose
| Zone |
What goes there |
Why |
| Near the till |
Sunscreen, sunglasses, caps, magnets |
Fast, small decisions |
| Main wall |
Resort wear on display, dressed as outfits |
Compare selling price and actual sell-through |
| Branded corner |
T-shirts, hoodies, caps and gifts with the hotel name |
The souvenir guests remember |
| Beach shelf |
Bags, towels, sandals, pool items |
Bought on the way to the pool |
3. Put your hotel's name on it
Use destination branding where it suits your store. Ask Alto Mare which apparel and gift products can be personalized and which process is suitable for the selected item. DTF printing has no minimum, so you can test a design first; screen printing starts at 144 pieces per design, with a charge per color. See custom printing.
4. Set a restock rhythm
- Place the main order well before high season.
- Track best sellers weekly and reorder them first.
- Allow for production and shipping: orders typically dispatch in 15–30 business days, depending on order size and the production queue; transit time is additional.
5. Keep a price ladder
Offer entry prices (magnets, caps), middle prices (t-shirts, towels) and a premium tier (dresses, cover-ups, fleece) so every guest finds something.
Plan your opening order with Alto Mare
We supply hotel and resort shops across the Caribbean and Latin America. Apply for a wholesale account or message us on WhatsApp at +507 6930-7827.
