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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 the internet of things (IoT) benefits the hospitality industry

Industry

21 Dec 2022

The concept of IoT in hospitality continues to evolve and spread, allowing hotels to automate all aspects of their hotel services thanks to a network...

Top reads in 2022: the best hospitality content of the year

Company
Industry

20 Dec 2022

We’re not sure about you, but 2022 felt like a busy year. There was a lot going on, globally but also in the world of hospitality. Staff shortages...

How to add and list your hotel on Google

Industry

19 Dec 2022

Are you looking to add your hotel on Google? Google is the place to be if you want to increase your online visibility and sales, as well as build...

Why we raised $185mil and what’s next for Mews and hospitality?

Company
Industry

15 Dec 2022

I’m delighted to share that Mews has raised a $185mil Series C investment round from a host of leading investment firms. I’d like to talk a little...

What are the tasks and responsibilities of a revenue manager in a hotel?

Industry

12 Dec 2022

The revenue manager of a hotel is a very important role since they are in charge of managing room rates, establishing agreements about commissions...

What are the duties and responsibilities of a hotel food and beverage manager?

Industry

9 Dec 2022

A food and beverage manager is in charge of overseeing the running of a hotel’s restaurant and bar. They plan, forecast, execute orders and ensure...

Seven ways for hotels to prevent high energy costs

Industry

7 Dec 2022

As prices soar across the globe, hoteliers must find ways to control hotel energy costs in order to stay competitive in a highly price-sensitive...

What are the skills and responsibilities of a hotel IT leader?

Industry

6 Dec 2022

An IT leader is an extremely important role in the hospitality industry. They must possess strong management and interpersonal skills, as well as...

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