The Mews Blog

Technology 22 Nov 2024

How automation drives hotel efficiency | WestCord Hotels and Flexkeeping

If you’ve ever wondered how your hotel’s operations could be smoother, faster and more efficient, you’ll enjoy the latest episode of Mews Coffee Corner. We sat down with Maurits...

Company 22 Nov 2024

Why Mews acquired Atomize and what it means for hoteliers

Why revenue management? Revenue management is without doubt one of the most exciting areas in hospitality. It’s also one that’s advancing fast, with...

Industry trends 21 Nov 2024

The rise of short-term rentals as boutique hotels in North America

In recent years, the hospitality landscape in North America has undergone a significant transformation. The lines between traditional hotels and...

Industry trends 19 Nov 2024

The benefits of using a direct booking website for hotels

What is a direct booking website? A direct booking website is a website that is owned and operated (in this case) by your hotel. With the...

Best practices 18 Nov 2024

Maximizing group revenue for the holiday season: unwrap success with Mews

As the holiday season approaches, hotels should be bustling with group business, from corporate holiday events to family festivities and grandiose...

Company 18 Nov 2024

Launch your hospitality tech career with the GenMews Program

What is the GenMews Program? If you’re an ambitious graduate who’s eager to launch a meaningful career in a dynamic and innovative company, you’ve...

Marketing & distribution 18 Nov 2024

Insights from Mews Coffee Corner with harry’s home and Gauvendi

The latest Mews Coffee Corner episode dives into the transformative power of hyper-personalization and dynamic inventory management in hospitality....

Industry trends 14 Nov 2024

What are booking channels and why are they important?

What are booking channels? Booking channels or distribution channels are different platforms, whether that is your own website, OTAs (online travel...

Industry trends 14 Nov 2024

10 ways to protect your hotel from phishing attempts

What are phishing attacks? Phishing is a type of cybercrime that involves tricking people into giving away sensitive data or installing malware....

Guest experience 12 Nov 2024

6 ways to improve customer service in the hospitality industry

What is customer service in the hospitality industry? Customer service in the hospitality industry is all about ensuring guests feel welcomed,...

Industry trends 7 Nov 2024

6 top travel agents to boost your online bookings

What are travel agents? Travel agents are tourism professionals who help individuals and groups plan, book and manage travel arrangements, and help...

Company 6 Nov 2024

Why Mews acquired Quotelo and what it means for hoteliers

I’m delighted to welcome Quotelo to the Mews team, a move that has incredibly exciting potential for all current and future Mews customers.

5 Nov 2024

Modernizing the hotel tech stack: the future of hospitality with Mews and..

The evolution of hotel technology The hotel industry has seen rapid changes in technology over the past decade. Traditionally, hoteliers relied on...

Industry trends 5 Nov 2024

10 tips to maximize the space in small hotel rooms

Best ways to optimize a small hotel room A small hotel room is considered to be anything from 150 to 300 square feet (or 14 to 28 square meters),...

Industry trends 29 Oct 2024

All things communication in the hospitality industry

What is communication in the hospitality industry? Communication in the hospitality industry is the way information, ideas, and feedback are...

Company 24 Oct 2024

Rewarding loyalty with the Mews Referral Program

The hospitality industry is all about personal connection. This is true not only of guests who form bonds with certain hotels or locations, but also...

Product 24 Oct 2024

10 ways hotel groups can maximize efficiency and revenue

Although the management of hotel groups provides bonus challenges like centralized operations, brand consistency and heightened security, it also...

Industry trends 24 Oct 2024

Your guide to a central reservation system (CRS) for hotels

What is a central reservation system (CRS)? A central reservation system is reservation management software that helps hotels manage their inventory...

Best practices 22 Oct 2024

The ultimate guide to hotel rules and regulations

What are hotel rules and regulations? Hotel rules and regulations are a series of guidelines that are agreed upon by the hotel and their guests. The...

Product 17 Oct 2024

Customer casebook: Elevating the guest experience with Mews

Of course, the value of amazing guest experience isn’t only in future bookings off the back of great reviews; it adds a price premium, too....

Industry trends 17 Oct 2024

6 different types of travelers and how to prepare your hotel for them

What are the types of travelers and how do you get your hotel ready for them? When it comes to hotels, there are universal elements that every guest...

Best practices 15 Oct 2024

How to increase your hotel direct bookings

What are hotel direct bookings? Direct bookings happen when a guest reserves a room directly with your hotel – whether that’s through your website,...

Marketing & distribution 10 Oct 2024

What are the best 5 hotel review websites and how to get good reviews from your..

What are hotel reviews? Hotel reviews are feedback from guests after their stay, offering insights into their experience, from the quality of...

Industry trends 9 Oct 2024

The main differences between a hotel, a hostel and a guesthouse

What is a hostel? A hostel is a great option when you want to save money and don't mind giving up a bit of luxury. The services they offer are...

Industry trends 8 Oct 2024

Hospitality Horizons: exploring the new age of hospitality

What AI in hospitality really looks like

Industry trends 8 Oct 2024

Why Average Room Rate (ARR) matters in hotel management

What is Average Room Rate (ARR)? Average Room Rate (ARR) is one of the essential indicators in the hospitality industry, helping you measure the...

Product 7 Oct 2024

Introducing Mews Terminal S2: serve more restaurant guests in less time

What is Mews Terminal S2? Mews Terminal S2 is a portable, all-in-one device that combines order taking, payment processing and guest interaction in...

Guest experience 7 Oct 2024

Simple solutions for better hotel operations | Mews Coffee Corner with Harding..

Mews Coffee Corner is a series of short webinars in which hoteliers and tech partners share their opinions, successes and operational tips. The...

Industry trends 2 Oct 2024

Don’t overlook these 8 hospitality IT metrics – your hotel’s future depends on..

The shift in IT priorities There’s been a significant shift in the priorities of IT management in recent years. A study by Hospitality Technology...

2 Oct 2024

Customer casebook: Staff satisfaction with Mews

Hiring and training new employees is an expensive business, both in recruiting costs and time invested. So, it’s not surprising that staff...