The Mews Blog

Industry trends 4 May 2023

6 reasons your hotel revenue is going down

6 reasons your hotel is losing revenue So, why is your hotel losing revenue? Firstly, global travel stopped entirely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then came the war in Ukraine,...

Company 3 May 2023

Mews Growth Program: kick-start your career in hospitality tech

What is the Mews Growth Program? The MGP aims to help students and recent graduates develop their skills through a one-year full-time work placement...

Best practices 2 May 2023

6 Hotel staff training tips for mastering front desk operations

What are the benefits of a good hotel front desk training program? In a people-centric industry, the key to good hospitality is having competent...

Industry trends 2 May 2023

The main seven requirements all boutique hotels should meet

What does boutique mean in the hospitality industry? According to the Oxford Dictionary, a boutique hotel is a “small stylish hotel, typically one...

Technology 28 Apr 2023

The cost of a POS system for hotels and its advantages

Technology 28 Apr 2023

How can the hospitality industry benefit from NFTs?

Technology 28 Apr 2023

How to choose the correct PMS for your boutique hotel

What are the characteristics a boutique hotel's PMS should have?

Best practices 26 Apr 2023

What are the best practices for managing boutique hotels?

What features must your boutique hotel have? A hotel’s features are ultimately what pushes a guest over the edge to make a purchasing decision. Of...

Industry trends 25 Apr 2023

How innovation can help exceed guest expectations and solve the staffing..

Travelers are more demanding Hospitality has evolved. In the past, we were largely supporting travelers over long distances, those who needed to...

Technology 25 Apr 2023

The crucial role of technology in hospitality management

How can technology make your hotel more competitive? Leverage technology to engage with guests throughout each stage of the buyer's journey....

Industry trends 21 Apr 2023

Earth Day 2023: Mews partners share their sustainable practices

Aware that modern travelers overwhelmingly lean toward sustainable properties with eco-conscious offerings, hotels are working hard to shape the...

Technology 20 Apr 2023

The evolution of the PMS technology in hospitality

Industry trends 18 Apr 2023

Hotels are eating real estate: the future of mixed-use spaces and..

The rise of mixed-use real estate Mixed-use real estate has been steadily gaining traction for years, combining residential, commercial, and...

Industry trends 18 Apr 2023

What are the real hotel housekeeping cleaning costs per room?

What are the hotel housekeeping costs per room? One of the biggest costs associated with a hotel room is labor, which may make up to 40% of overall...

Industry trends 17 Apr 2023

Exploring Unfold: big changes in hospitality

Mews Unfold 2023 took place a couple of weeks ago and boy, it was special. If you missed it, you can view recordings of all our main stage sessions...

Company 13 Apr 2023

Why Mews acquired Hotello

The acquisition Those of you following Mews closely (or even casually) will know that acquisition and investment is a core part of our strategy....

Industry trends 11 Apr 2023

The new standards in hospitality: what's changing and how to adapt

The new standard of guest expectations For hotels, this means that everyone expects to find the room online, contextualize price and value online,...

Technology 11 Apr 2023

The future trends in hotel payment processing technology

Industry trends 6 Apr 2023

Hotel customer acquisition costs: how much should hotels spend?

Company 5 Apr 2023

Mews POS, one year on: behind the scenes with Saša Šarunić

A year ago, Mews acquired Bizzon, an innovative POS software, to expand its fintech offering to hotels and their F&B teams. This proud strategic...

Best practices 4 Apr 2023

12 ways to increase revenue in hotels

Simple ways to increase hotel revenue Hotels can achieve optimal pricing by implementing revenue management strategies that lead to ideal occupancy...

Industry trends 4 Apr 2023

Inspiring independents: what you can learn from our new guide

What’s in the guide? Explore eight inspiring independent hotels from around the world. Find out how operational efficiency feeds into brand ethos,...

Industry trends 4 Apr 2023

How will ChatGPT impact and influence the hospitality industry?

Best practices 3 Apr 2023

10 hotel rate types to maximize the revenue of your property

Why is it important for hotels to have different types of rates? Having different types of pricing is crucial to standing out amongst the competition

Industry trends 3 Apr 2023

Exploring Unfold: what is the new standard in hospitality?

Mews Unfold 2023 is the year’s most exciting hospitality event. That’s a fact. Set in the stunning Muziekgebouw in central Amsterdam, it will see...

Industry trends 31 Mar 2023

Exploring Unfold: the new standard of serviced apartments

At this point, over 700 lucky people are counting down the days toUnfold, the year’s most innovative hospitality event. Be quick if you’d like to ...

Industry trends 30 Mar 2023

What are the benefits of community engagement for your hotel?

What is community engagement? Community engagement refers to the collaboration among individuals or groups who share common interests or...

Technology 28 Mar 2023

Why is blockchain technology useful in the hospitality industry?

What is Blockchain? Blockchain for hotels is a way of decentralizing your customer database and moving information in a secure way. Instead of...

Industry trends 22 Mar 2023

Exploring Unfold: industry trends and new standards 

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...

Technology 21 Mar 2023

How can hotel check-in automation benefit your front desk operations?

What is hotel check-in automation? Hotel check-in automation is about using technology to enable guests to get around the conventional check-in...