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Industry trends (5)
Industry trends (5)
What is a SWOT analysis for a hotel and how does it work?
The different types of hotels and their classification
Classification of hotels by their type While there are many ways to classify a hotel, let’s look at some of the most common categories.
Design the menu of your restaurant with a hotel POS system
How to use a POS systems to create the perfect restaurant menu Having a good menu design at your hotel’s restaurant is not a coincidence. It involves...
What is KYC and why is it important?
What is KYC and why do we need it? In short, KYC is a process of us checking that you are who you say you are. It might sound a bit too much, but our...
Learnings from the Mews Data Dive: the state of hospitality in H1 2022
You’ve probably heard us talk about data before. We just can’t get enough of it. In fact, we love it so much that we took a whole bunch of data from...
Pros and cons of independent hotels versus chains
What are the differences between independent and chain hotels? Today’s consumer is becoming more and more demanding, which has inspired a more...
What is the future for POS systems in the hospitality industry?
What are the main POS trends and what does the future of POS systems look like? The digital world is evolving rapidly and as a modern hotelier you...
What are the benefits of working for a hotel chain?
How loyalty programs can benefit independent hotels
What benefits can an independent hotel loyalty program provide? While it can be a challenge for independent hotels to push their programs as they are...
Chargeback reserves: what are they and how to reduce them
What is a chargeback reserve? It all starts with a hotel guest deciding to file a transaction dispute and initiating the chargeback process with...
What are the main six standards for hotel chains?
Six standardizations for hotel chains Standardization is achieved through branding, and it can be complemented by design, amenities, loyalty...
Mews Marketplace integrations update: August 2022 edition
The busy bees on our Partnerships team have been approving more connections to Mews, and since last month’s update there are seven new integrations...
What is a lifestyle hotel in the hospitality industry?
What is a lifestyle hotel versus a boutique hotel? A lifestyle hotel and a boutique hotel are hotels that keep in mind current trends in the...
Do hotels need OTAs in the post-pandemic world?
1. Undercutting We’ve seen this trend even before the pandemic, but not as strong as it is today. It’s even more visible as now everyone is looking...
What is the metaverse, and how does it affect the hotel industry?
How Mews Ventures will fuel the future of hospitality
This is a very exciting time for hospitality. Not only are hotels around the world welcoming guests again in greater numbers, but there’s a tangible...
What are the best ways to improve hotel employee satisfaction?
What are the benefits of increasing employee satisfaction in your hotel? Increasing staff satisfaction in your hotel creates a positive environment...
Talking points from the Managing staffing shortages webinar
Hospitality must give employees a feeling of belonging Long gone are the days where employers could expect their staff to turn up and feel grateful...
Mews Marketplace integrations update: July 2022 edition
Partners that went live in June hoo (Justhooit.com) hoo is a unique distribution channel for your property that maximizes your profits and increases...
Seven important things all hotel event planners must know
What should hotel event planners consider when planning events? It cannot be avoided: your property has some fixed costs that will not change whether...
What is an accessible hotel room and what should it include?
What is an accessible hotel room? While in a perfect world, all hotel rooms would be made to suit any kind of guest, the idea of an accessible hotel...
Six factors to consider for hotel coworking spaces
10 best practices for employee communication in hotels
Why is employee communication important? Employee communication is fundamental because it keeps employees engaged, and committed staff are more...
Are you ready for the glamping boom?
The rise of glamping Recent research predicts the Global Glamping Market will grow by $1.9 billion between last year and 2025. Another similar...
Five steps to optimize your hotel room cleaning service
Why is room cleaning service so important in hotels? There are many elements of service that will set you apart from the competition, and an...
Mews Marketplace integrations update: June 2022 edition
Partners that went live in May Arcavis The Mews x Arcavis integration connects Mews with the powerful Arcavis POS solution. This means that your...
Why you should use online payment requests in your hotel
8 benefits of using online payment requests in your hotel With the help of technology, the lives of modern hoteliers can be simplified. Check out the
Rethinking spaces with Mews: co-working, meetings and events
Wouldn’t it be nice to provide a major boost to your revenue, whilst also diversifying your business offering? And how about achieving this with only...
Six benefits of managing online real time reservations in your hotel
Why should your hotel manage online real-time bookings? There are many reasons why your hotel should manage online real-time bookings, which we will...
Why convenience shouldn’t be a dirty word
There’s a school of thought that says convenience is lazy. Maybe even bad for society. I don’t subscribe to this point of view, and neither does...
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