The Mews Blog

Why convenience shouldn’t be a dirty word

Industry

19 May 2022

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...

Seven essential features of a hotel reservation management system

Industry

19 May 2022

There are many things to consider when it comes to the features of a reservation management system. This kind of software is key to simplifying...

What are hotel guest profiles and how can you create them?

Industry

18 May 2022

A guest profile is a record of the guests who stayed at your property and usually consists of important information like: name, email, address,...

Why I implanted an RFID chip in my hand

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17 May 2022

This article was originally featured on our Mews Dev blog and you can read more of their content here  Jan, our Community Manager at Mews, has been...

Maximizing your property's full potential: download your free guide

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10 May 2022

You know the theory that we only use 10% of our brains? Well, the same can be said for hotels and lodging. 

Mews Marketplace integrations update: May 2022 edition

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9 May 2022

Welcome, explorers, to the latest integration update for Mews Marketplace. Last month, our Integrations Team pushed a record 13 integrations live, so...

How to implement a contactless self-service kiosk in your hotel

Industry

3 May 2022

Self-service kiosk implementation is one of the most important steps a hotel can take towards improving the customer experience, ensuring seamless...

The best hotel accounting software and how it can benefit your property

Industry

3 May 2022

Accounting may not be the most glamorous of functions for your property, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most vital. Hotel accounting software and...

What does flow-through mean and how does it work in the hotel industry?

Industry

2 May 2022

Flow-through is the amount of incremental profit that flows through a hotel relative to the previous year. Essentially, it is the percentage of...

The best strategies to attract group bookings to your hotel

Industry

29 Apr 2022

Group bookings for hotels can represent a goldmine, as this type of reservation maximizes profitability by drastically increasing a hotel’s occupancy...

Guest journey: get ready for zoomers

Industry

28 Apr 2022

This article was originally featured on our Mews Dev blog and you can read more of their content here 

The best self-service kiosk software for hotels

Industry

27 Apr 2022

Not all self-service kiosks are built the same. That’s why, when looking for the best kiosk software, it’s important to keep in mind that the kiosk...

How to manage direct guest messaging for hotels

Industry

26 Apr 2022

Direct guest messaging can be a powerful tool to increase operational efficiency, provide a stellar guest experience and even drive revenue when used...

How to manage and increase your hotel banquet sales

Industry

25 Apr 2022

Hotel banqueting represents an important source of revenue for hotels, which is why it’s so important to understand how to better manage this service...

Climate action at Mews

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Industry

22 Apr 2022

We want to make the world a fairer, safer, and greener place to live in. Not just within our industry, but globally. The only way to get there is...

Eight best guest messaging software platforms for hotels

Industry

22 Apr 2022

Choosing the right guest messaging software is no easy task. There are plenty of different features and integrations that help make your customer...

Seven hospitality trends for 2022

Industry

20 Apr 2022

The 2022 Global Hotel Summit was packed full of interesting and insightful hospitality data and inspiration – not least in the Let’s Get Digital...

What are hotel self-service kiosks and what should you know about them?

Industry

19 Apr 2022

You may be wondering what a self-service kiosk is and how it can benefit your hotel. A self-service kiosk, as its name implies, is a way for guests...

What are the benefits of an integrated payment terminal in hotels?

Industry

18 Apr 2022

Integrated payments are at the heart of successful hotel operations. By having a payment terminal that easily connects with your other hotel...

How to choose the correct PMS for your boutique hotel

Industry

15 Apr 2022

Choosing a boutique hotel PMS is one of the most important decisions you will make as a hotelier. The right software will streamline your operations,...

How can you increase your hotel’s occupancy rate?

Industry

15 Apr 2022

Hotel occupancy rates are one of the biggest concerns for hoteliers because it equates to revenue. What constitutes a ‘good’ percentage rate will...

What are the best payment terminals for hotels in 2022?

Industry

14 Apr 2022

When trying to find the best payment terminal for hotels, there are a lot of things to consider. For starters, you want to make sure it helps you to...

Mews Marketplace integrations update: April edition

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Product

6 Apr 2022

For every monthly integrations update, we write about how busy our team have been. It’s always true, but throughout March they must have been...

Rethinking Hotel Payments: key learnings from the webinar

Industry

31 Mar 2022

Payments are an integral part of your operations. A great payments solution can elevate your hotel and transform both how your team and how your...

Unfold unpacked: realizing your property’s full potential

Industry

22 Mar 2022

One of the biggest changes we’re seeing in hospitality is the willingness to think beyond the traditional heads in beds mindset. There’s a...

Rethinking spaces with Mews: eight tips for selling day use hotel rooms

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Product

15 Mar 2022

If you haven't implemented day use into your revenue management strategy, you’re leaving money on the table. We’ve already covered the essentials...

March's new Mews integrations

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Product

11 Mar 2022

Over the last few weeks, our Integrations Team have managed to welcome aboard some big new partners to Mews Marketplace. One of the great things...

International Women’s Day 2022: breaking the bias at Mews

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Industry

7 Mar 2022

Given everything going on in the world right now, this year’s International Women’s Day feels more poignant and more important than ever. This...

Why Mews acquired Bizzon ePOS

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Industry

3 Mar 2022

It’s likely that a few people were rubbing their eyes in surprise when we made the announcement that Mews is acquiring leading ePOS system, Bizzon....

What different ways to pay must your hotel payment solution offer?

Industry

22 Feb 2022

In the hospitality industry, transactions are taking place all the time. Whether that be online or in person, there are many ways to pay at a hotel.