The Mews Blog

Guest experience 20 Jun 2023

6 ways to improve guest satisfaction in hotels and how to measure it

What is guest satisfaction in hotels? Hotel guest satisfaction refers to how happy guests are with the hotel’s facilities, amenities and level of service. It helps measure whether...

Company 19 Jun 2023

To read or not to read: product content and user disengagement

Why user disengagement should be your guiding principle Everybody loves saving time. Imagine if you wanted to write an email and you needed to...

Company 14 Jun 2023

Living positively: how Mews is breaking HIV stigma

Do you know anyone who’s HIV positive? "Well, now you do," our colleagues Ruari and David proclaimed to 750+ people and proceeded to share their...

Technology 13 Jun 2023

Paperless hotels using PMS technology

How can hotels go paperless with Mews? As a cloud-based hospitality Property Management System, Mews enables hotels to manage and optimize their...

Best practices 8 Jun 2023

Top strategies for boosting your hostel occupancy rates

Technology 8 Jun 2023

Seven signs it’s time to switch your Property Management System (PMS)

Best practices 8 Jun 2023

4 ideas for generating more revenue with your hotel lobby

Best practices 6 Jun 2023

How to enhance your hostel front desk customer service?

7 ways to improve your hostel front desk performance Front desk staff welcome guests upon arrival, answer their questions, respond to requests and...

Best practices 1 Jun 2023

How can hostels use data analysis to enhance their revenue?

Marketing & distribution 30 May 2023

8 most effective marketing tips for hostels to increase bookings

The most effective marketing strategies for hostels Gone are the days of traveling with a backpack and a travel guide. Modern hostel guests travel...

Best practices 25 May 2023

How to manage your hostel and avoid the most common mistakes

What is hostel management? Hostel management is the administration and coordination of a hostel. It involves accommodation arrangements, room...

Technology 24 May 2023

How to switch to a new Property Management Software

So, you’re considering the biggest of all moves. Let’s get you ready for switching your property management system, including:

Guest experience 23 May 2023

The best way to improve your hostel's guest experience

Best practices 18 May 2023

What should hostel owners know when setting up pricing strategies?

What are hostel pricing strategies? Hostel pricing strategies aim to optimize prices and inventory to maximize revenue. The most common are dynamic...

Industry trends 17 May 2023

Understanding revenue management in hostels

Why is revenue management important in hostels? Revenue management in hostels is necessary to maximize profit from room or bed bookings. It helps...

Best practices 11 May 2023

6 ways to increase revenue in your hotel spa

How to increase revenue in your hotel spa? Health and wellness in hotels are here to stay, and most hoteliers are looking for innovative ways to...

Company 9 May 2023

Being a working parent at Mews

Parenthood at Mews In those early years of being a start-up, Mews simply didn’t have that many parents working with us. Most likely the fast-paced,...

Industry trends 9 May 2023

Hotel subscriptions: the new hotel industry trend

Company 5 May 2023

What our non-profit hospitality partners taught us about sustainable hospitality

Get inspired by our non-profit hospitality partners Time to plant some inspiration: meet three incredible organizations we proudly list among Mews...

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....

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...