The Mews Blog

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 New Year’s celebrations. But...

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

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....

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...

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...

Guest experience 30 Sep 2024

Why automation is vital for independent hotels, inns, lodges and B&Bs

The automation advantage In recent years, independently owned “mom and pop” establishments have faced a dip in occupancy rates. Contrary to popular...

Marketing & distribution 26 Sep 2024

Why connecting your PMS and CRM is a game changer for guest experience and..

Why every hotel should connect their PMS and CRM Let’s dive into how combining these two systems can help you get closer to your guests and boost...

25 Sep 2024

Customer casebook: Time-saving automation with Mews

As former hoteliers, Mews founders Matt and Richard have been where you are. They’ve been in the trenches and seen how manual tasks take time away...

Best practices 24 Sep 2024

Guide to hotel branding for 2025

What is hotel branding? Hotel branding in the hospitality industry 2.0 is more than just choosing a name, logo and a key value proposition. Nowadays,...

Guest experience 19 Sep 2024

Customer casebook: Driving revenue with Mews

Let's take a look at six hotels that saw significant revenue growth once they started using the capabilities within Mews Hospitality Cloud. Smart...

Industry trends 19 Sep 2024

What is a good profit margin when managing a hotel?

What is a hotel’s profit margin? A hotel’s profit margin is a measure of its overall profitability after covering essential operating expenses – like...

Technology 17 Sep 2024

7 simple ways to keep your hospitality accounts secure

How to keep your hospitality accounts secure The key to security is being proactive – don't wait until you have a potential breach to act. If you...

Industry trends 17 Sep 2024

How augmented reality (AR) is used in tourism and the hotel sector

What is AR or augmented reality? AR or augmented reality is a kind of technology that uses digital components to change a person’s perception of...

Marketing & distribution 12 Sep 2024

Metasearch engines and how they work in the hospitality industry

What is a metasearch engine? A metasearch engine is a comparison tool used by travelers to compare rates across different hotels in each destination....