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Industry trends (6)
Industry trends (6)
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 into their costs in a much more...
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...
Seven essential features of a hotel reservation management system
What should a hotel reservation management software offer? Automating tasks is one of the keys to improving customer satisfaction and staff...
What are hotel guest profiles and how can you create them?
What is a guest profile? A guest profile is essentially a way of keeping track of your guests so that you can better optimize your operations and...
Why I implanted an RFID chip in my hand
Background Back in 2016, I moved into an apartment I had just purchased, and carrying keys became a normal part of life. On two occasions, within the...
Maximizing your property's full potential: download your free guide
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
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
Successful self-service kiosk implementation in six easy steps Successful self-service terminal implementation starts with having a plan, so follow...
The best hotel accounting software and how it can benefit your property
Cloud-based accounting software vs server-based accounting software Accounting software, like any hotel software, needs to meet the needs of your...
What does flow-through mean and how does it work in the hotel industry?
What does flow-through mean? In the case of the hospitality industry, understanding how different departments affect the hotel’s actual revenue is...
The best strategies to attract group bookings to your hotel
How do group bookings benefit your hotel? Group bookings are a great way of taking advantage of your marketing and distribution costs while...
Guest journey: get ready for zoomers
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The best self-service kiosk software for hotels
What is the best self-service kiosk software for hotels? The best kiosk software for hotels is that which is designed with the hospitality industry...
How to manage direct guest messaging for hotels
Best practices for direct guest messaging for hotels Because direct guest messaging is such a great marketing tool, let’s look at the best practices...
How to manage and increase your hotel banquet sales
Why are banquet sales important for hotels? Banquet sales are at the core of profitability. Offering extra services is a key way to drive revenue...
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