Industry trends (6)

Industry trends 24 Aug 2022

Learnings from the Mews Data Dive: the state of hospitality in H1 2022

You’ve probably heard us talk about data before. We just can’t get enough of it. In fact, we love it so much that we took a whole bunch of data from the first six months of 2022...

Industry trends 22 Aug 2022

Pros and cons of independent hotels versus chains

What are the differences between independent and chain hotels? Today’s consumer is becoming more and more demanding, which has inspired a more...

Industry trends 20 Aug 2022

What is the future for POS systems in the hospitality industry?

What are the main POS trends and what does the future of POS systems look like? The digital world is evolving rapidly and as a modern hotelier you...

Industry trends 19 Aug 2022

What are the benefits of working for a hotel chain?

Industry trends 17 Aug 2022

How loyalty programs can benefit independent hotels

What benefits can an independent hotel loyalty program provide? While it can be a challenge for independent hotels to push their programs as they are...

Industry trends 16 Aug 2022

Chargeback reserves: what are they and how to reduce them

What is a chargeback reserve? It all starts with a hotel guest deciding to file a transaction dispute and initiating the chargeback process with...

Industry trends 8 Aug 2022

What are the main six standards for hotel chains?

Six standardizations for hotel chains Standardization is achieved through branding, and it can be complemented by design, amenities, loyalty...

Industry trends 4 Aug 2022

Mews Marketplace integrations update: August 2022 edition

The busy bees on our Partnerships team have been approving more connections to Mews, and since last month’s update there are seven new integrations...

Industry trends 4 Aug 2022

What is a lifestyle hotel in the hospitality industry?

What is a lifestyle hotel versus a boutique hotel? A lifestyle hotel and a boutique hotel are hotels that keep in mind current trends in the...

Industry trends 2 Aug 2022

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...

Industry trends 29 Jul 2022

What is the metaverse, and how does it affect the hotel industry?

Company 26 Jul 2022

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...

Industry trends 16 Jul 2022

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...

Industry trends 12 Jul 2022

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...

Industry trends 6 Jul 2022

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...

Industry trends 6 Jul 2022

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...

Industry trends 5 Jul 2022

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...

Industry trends 30 Jun 2022

Six factors to consider for hotel coworking spaces

Industry trends 29 Jun 2022

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...

Industry trends 22 Jun 2022

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...

Industry trends 20 Jun 2022

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...

Industry trends 6 Jun 2022

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...

Industry trends 30 May 2022

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

Industry trends 25 May 2022

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...

Industry trends 20 May 2022

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...

Industry trends 19 May 2022

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...

Industry trends 19 May 2022

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...

Industry trends 18 May 2022

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...

Industry trends 17 May 2022

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...

Industry trends 10 May 2022

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.