The Mews Blog

Exploring Unfold: industry trends and new standards 

Industry

22 Mar 2023

As the number of available tickets for Unfold dwindles (get yours here), the excitement is on the rise. And it’s about to go through the roof as we...

Exploring Unfold: the new standard of technology in hotels

Industry

17 Mar 2023

We’re only a few weeks away fromUnfold and its smorgasbord of exciting hospitality topics. Top industry leaders are joining us in Amsterdam on April 4

Reducing hotel check-in time with digital registration cards

Industry

17 Mar 2023

Check-in is one of the most important parts of the hotel experience, giving you the chance to make a positive impression on your guests, starting...

International Women’s Day 2023: equity at Mews

Company

8 Mar 2023

By now, you probably got the memo: women can buy themselves flowers and write their names in the sand. Drawing lines in the sand feels especially...

What does great hospitality look like in a hotel?

Industry

7 Mar 2023

Hoteliers are always seeking to provide the best experience possible, which is why the question “what is good hospitality” is so important. Knowing...

Exploring Unfold: the new standard of revenue management in hotels

Industry

6 Mar 2023

The theme for this year’s Unfold is The New Standard in Hospitality. Specifically: how have changing guest expectations and revolutions in technology...

How can hotel waste management be made more efficient?

Industry

3 Mar 2023

Hotel waste management is an important topic, as handling resources effectively can positively influence revenue, and at the same time improve...

What is Power BI, and How Does it Transform Hotel Business Analytics?

Industry

3 Mar 2023

In a nutshell, Power BI (business intelligence) is the journey from data to decision. We all generate a lot of data, which in turn brings...

OTAs vs. direct bookings: which is better for hotels?

Industry

27 Feb 2023

Hotel distribution is a hot topic, which is why it’s important to understand the difference between a hotel direct booking vs OTA booking and which...

My CSR journey: How Mews supports Corporate Social Responsibility

Company

24 Feb 2023

The source of all knowledge, Wikipedia, defines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as “a form of international private business self-regulation...

How to get guest feedback and why it is important for your hotel?

Industry

22 Feb 2023

Having a guest feedback system in place is crucial for your hotel and for your guests. For you, feedback can provide a pulse on how well your hotel...

The future of the hospitality industry: A look ahead

Industry

22 Feb 2023

  The future of the hospitality industry is something we all contemplate three years after a global pandemic struck, changing the way we...

5 Key Points of GDPR for Hotels: Everything you Need to Know

Industry

20 Feb 2023

Europe’s new framework for data protection laws was launched nearly five years ago, and while some time has passed since its execution, it continues...

Mews Unfold 2023: reshaping the future of hospitality together

Company

Industry

17 Feb 2023

Unless you've been living under a rock (hey, we love eco stays), you’ll have heard about Mews Unfold. Every year, our flagship hospitality...

What is Zapier, and how does this online automation tool work?

Product

17 Feb 2023

You may be wondering what is Zapier and how this tool works. In layman’s terms, Zapier is a virtual assistant which automates tasks using workflows...

The perfect guide to accounting automation

Industry

14 Feb 2023

Accounting automation is at the forefront of any successful hotel operation. Why? Because manual work leads to delays, human error and can be...

7 Ways to Use Guest Data to Instantly Improve Sales

Industry

9 Feb 2023

We find that hotels are often faced with challenges, having to make key business decisions based on a small subset of hotel guest data. For...

4 hotel software to Help Raise your Upselling Game

Industry

7 Feb 2023

Hotel upsell software can help you manage the process of upselling. With upselling, hotels can generate additional revenue, while adding value to a...

Life as a Mews Sales Manager

Company

6 Feb 2023

Mews is always looking for world-class talent across all functions of the business. This week we’re chatting to Luc van der Donk about one such role:

The perfect guide of hotel email marketing to increase your bookings

Industry

30 Jan 2023

Despite all the attention social media and mobile marketing gets, direct - or hotel email marketing - remains the most powerful digital...

Learnings from the Mews Data Dive: the state of hospitality in H2 2022

Industry

27 Jan 2023

How was 2022 for you? Are you happy with your property’s performance? Sometimes it can be tricky to answer this question without wider context;...

Best 15 ideas to enhance hotel guest experience

Industry

26 Jan 2023

If you’re looking for ideas to enhance the hotel guest experience, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to tell you that the small details do...

The cashless hotel – a futuristic dream or a real possibility?

Industry

19 Jan 2023

Cashless hotels? That’s right, non-cash transactions are slowly taking over, there’s no doubt about it. Credit and debit card payments have become...

How do hotels compare to Airbnb and what can hoteliers learn from it?

Industry

19 Jan 2023

You may be wondering what the difference between Airbnb vs. hotel is. Airbnb has essentially changed the way consumers travel by offering a...

What is a hostel, and how does it compare to Airbnbs and hotels?

Industry

16 Jan 2023

You may be wondering what is a hostel and how does it compare to Airbnbs and hotels. While hostels and hotels are run and operated by...

The benefits of facial recognition technology for hotels

Product

12 Jan 2023

Facial recognition in hotels is an excellent way of personalizing the guest experience. In an age where personalization is everything, using...

Introducing Mews Community: the new hub for hoteliers

Product

11 Jan 2023

Who’s the best person to ask for advice about a product or software that you’re using? Someone who’s already using it. There are thousands upon...

The perfect guide to hotel distribution channel strategy

Industry

3 Jan 2023

Understanding the best hotel distribution channels for your hotel is one of the keys to the profitability. The right mix of direct channels like your...

How a Donut changed my role at Mews: Mewser stories

Company

28 Dec 2022

My career at Mews changed all thanks to a Donut.  

Life as a Mews Sales Director | We’re hiring in DACH

Company

22 Dec 2022

In the five and a half years I’ve been at Mews, so much has changed. But the most rapid growth has come over the last year, and with hugely ambitious...