The Mews Blog

Best practices 31 Jul 2023

Purity of purpose and the art of writing modern product documentation

Creating purposeful documents involves a two-step process. The initial step entails identifying a suitable purpose for the document, while the subsequent step focuses on...

Industry trends 27 Jul 2023

What are the benefits of staying in serviced apartments?

8 reasons to stay in serviced apartments Serviced apartments come with housekeeping, practical amenities and excellent guest services, curating a...

Marketing & distribution 25 Jul 2023

9 marketing strategies for serviced apartments

Company 25 Jul 2023

Keeping the start-up mindset alive: maintaining innovation in a scaling..

1. Empower your teams Workplace culture isn’t the main thing people look for when joining a company, but it’s certainly one of the reasons people...

Industry trends 20 Jul 2023

Serviced apartments: Top trends to watch this year

Top 6 serviced apartment trends We'll explore the most relevant trends for serviced apartments – sustainability, multi-functional spaces, the rise...

Best practices 18 Jul 2023

6 ways for hotels to reduce their carbon footprint

Why should hotels care about reducing their carbon footprint? With the hospitality industry accounting for around 1% of global carbon emissions,...

Best practices 13 Jul 2023

The six best employee engagement strategies for hotels

Why is employee engagement important in the hospitality industry? Employee engagement is vital for promoting guest satisfaction, good service, staff...

Best practices 11 Jul 2023

10 best strategies for increasing hotel revenue

The best ways to generate more revenue for your hotel As the industry continues to evolve along with customer expectations, hoteliers must be up to...

Industry trends 6 Jul 2023

The future of communal spaces in hospitality

Industry trends 4 Jul 2023

8 benefits of skipping daily hotel housekeeping

What are the benefits of skipping daily housekeeping for your hotel? Here's a laundry list of things to consider: the environment, logistics, cost...

Company 29 Jun 2023

Introducing Mews Multi-Property

The need to do more with less is a mantra we hear a lot in hospitality these days. And the need is only increasing as costs go up, hiring and...

Guest experience 29 Jun 2023

The importance of micro-moments in the travel customer journey

Travel micro-moments are at the center of a hospitality customer journey. Across all touchpoints, the goal should be to connect with your guests and...

Best practices 24 Jun 2023

How to define your hotel's tone of voice

What to consider when determining your hotel’s tone of voice Your choice of words can help define your hotel, build relationships with new and...

Guest experience 22 Jun 2023

5 ways to improve guest loyalty in your hotel

Industry trends 22 Jun 2023

The six hottest tech trends for city center hotels

Six ways hotels use tech to gain a competitive advantage We asked successful city center hotels how smart tech has helped them thrive, so get a pen...

Best practices 20 Jun 2023

How are hotels using outdoor spaces to increase their revenue?

Marketing & distribution 20 Jun 2023

Top 9 strategies on how to use TikTok in your hotel

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...

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