All About Unfold

Hi Community!Mews Unfold is back, and this year promises to be the most transformative yet. Scheduled for April 30, 2025, in Amsterdam, this one-day event is a must-attend for hoteliers, innovators, and visionaries eager to shape the future of hospitality.​Why Attend?Unfold 2025 isn't just another industry conference—it's a catalyst for change, with over 700 hoteliers and hospitality experts expected. Need a reason to say yes? Wait until you see what we’ve lined up. ✨ After an Introduction from Mews Founder, Richard Valtr, and CEO, Matt Welle, you can look forward to the following sessions:🌎 Navigating new frontiers together: Exceptional experiences and lasting impactExpand to see who’s speaking! 👇Speakers: Monica Galetti (Chef & TV Presenter), Matthijs Welle (CEO, Mews), Richard Valtr (Founder, Mews)  🤖 The spirit of hospitality in the age of automationExpand to see who’s speaking! 👇Moderator: Bashar Wali (Founder + Chief Executive Officer, This Assembly),Speakers: Dina Belon

Dear Mews Community,We’re thrilled to invite you to Mews Unwind, an exclusive evening just for our valued customers! Join us on Tuesday, April 29, from 5 to 8 PM at the beautiful SkyBar Malabar in Hotel Jakarta, Amsterdam. 🌆 This intimate gathering offers a perfect opportunity to unwind before the excitement of Unfold 2025. Enjoy complimentary drinks 🍸 and delicious canapés 🍡 as you connect with fellow hoteliers, innovators, and visionaries in a relaxed atmosphere without any sales push.Spaces are limited, so be sure to register today!🥂Last year’s Unwind was a hit, filled with fantastic conversations and new friendships. This year promises to be even better! Don’t miss your chance to deepen your connections within the Mews Community and share stories with your peers. 🤝We can’t wait to see you in Amsterdam! 🌟The Mews Community Team

We’re really excited to announce that Monica Galetti is this year’s headline speaker for Unfold 2025.Monica Galetti is a renowned Chef and television personality known for her role as a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals and Amazing Hotels: Life Behind the Lobby.In other words, someone who understands the value and importance of incredible hospitality experiences.Monica’s session is set to be the icing on the Unfold 2025 cake. 🍰The other important ingredient is forward-thinking hoteliers like you!Explore the website to find out more and secure your ticket.Don’t forget to use our community promo code: Unfold-Community 

It’s here!  We’re thrilled to announce the return of Unfold, our annual event that’s all about exploring the future of hospitality. Mark your calendars for April 30th 2025, and join us in Amsterdam for one jam-packed day of inspiration, innovation, and connection.This year’s event promises to be bigger and bolder than ever, with a focus on the trends and technologies shaping the guest experience, operational excellence, and sustainability in hospitality. Whether you’re a hotelier, property manager, or industry enthusiast, this is your chance to connect with like-minded professionals and gain actionable insights to elevate your business.Tickets are already on sale, but as a valued member of our community, we’re giving you free access with the code: Unfold-Community.Don’t miss out! Visit the official Unfold website to secure your spot and stay tuned as we reveal the agenda, speakers, and more exciting details in the coming weeks.Get ready to Unfold the future with us in Amsterdam! 

Submissions are now closed. Awards took place in May 2025 in Amsterdam at Unfold.   Nominations are open for the Unfold Awards 2025 The world is full of remarkable hoteliers – and the Unfold Awards celebrate some of the best. The awards, now in their second year, recognise the amazing achievements of Mews customers, shining the spotlight on those who help to move our industry forward. Award categories  There are five awards up for grabs, and all Mews customers are eligible. Take a look through the categories and see where you fit in.  Most Innovative BrandThis award celebrates properties at the forefront of hospitality innovation, transforming operations and experiences through powerful, tech-driven solutions. These leaders do more than just adopt new tools, they fully embrace new ways of working to optimize workflows, drive efficiency and elevate every aspect of hotel operations.   We want to hear how your property has harnessed Mews alongside other tech solutions to redefine what’s p

Introducing the inaugural Mews Unwind, an exclusive gathering for our valued customers. The night before Unfold, enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and great conversations with fellow hospitality professionals.This evening is dedicated to celebrating, connecting, and unwinding. There are no sales pitches, just an opportunity to engage with and learn from the Mews Community in a relaxed setting.Spaces are limited, so make sure to RSVP and secure your spot. 👈Tuesday, May 28, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM We can't wait to see you there! 🌟🥂

Join us in shaping the future of hospitality with Niko Karstikko, CEO and Co-Founder of Bob W., an innovative affordable luxury hospitality brand. Discover how they blend the best of hotel experiences with the comfort of short stays, offering fully kitted-out apartments and authentic local knowledge.In a recent interview with Mews Founder Richard Valtr, Niko delves into technology, scaling strategies, guest loyalty, and more. Their success story, from opening their first property in 2018 to expanding across 17 cities in Europe, is truly inspiring.For a deeper dive into Niko's insights, book your ticket for Mews Unfold 2024 in Amsterdam on 29th May. Don't miss the chance to hear firsthand how technology is revolutionizing the hospitality industry.Read the full interview with Niko Karstikko here.🎟️ Get your ticket now and be part of the conversation!

Join us at Mews Unfold 2024, the premier hospitality technology forum hosted by Mews Hospitality Cloud. This curated event, designed by hoteliers for hoteliers, promises to inspire innovation, offer practical solutions, and foster industry collaboration.Here’s what our CEO, Matt Welle, is looking forward to at Unfold 👇There is still time to get your tickets - head to the main website to reserve your seatAnd, don’t forget your 25% off code, Unfold-HospitalityNet For more details, visit the official event page: Mews Unfold 2024.

Join us as we delve into the future of hospitality with Dimitris Manikis, President of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. In a compelling conversation, Dimitris shares his unparalleled insights into the industry's evolution, emphasizing the delicate balance between technology and human interaction.For a comprehensive exploration, delve into the original article here: Shaping Hospitality’s Future with Dimitris Manikis of Wyndham Hotels. Be sure to secure your spot at Unfold and witness Dimitris' illuminating insights firsthand. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformative discussions shaping the hospitality landscape.

👟 The countdown is on…🏆 Don't forget to submit your entry for the Unfold Awards 2024👉 For more information, visit https://mewsunfold.com/awards🗓️ Entries close Friday 26th April. 🍀 Good luck!

Nominations are open for the Unfold Awards 2024  The world is full of remarkable hoteliers – everyone here in the Mews Community is proof – and it’s time to celebrate that. 👑The Unfold Awards recognise the amazing achievements of Mews customers, shining the spotlight on those who help to move our industry forward. This article will tell you everything you need to know about how to enter, the award categories and the prizes at stake. Let’s start with the awards.  Award categories  There are five awards up for grabs, and all Mews customers are eligible. Take a look through the categories and see where you fit in.  Most Innovative Guest Experience  Remarkable guest experiences don’t just happen – they require the hard work and innovation of forward-thinking hoteliers and industry-leading technology. That’s where you come in.   This award recognizes those setting a new standard of guest experiences, consistently going above expectations. So, tell us how you and your team are crafting memo

We had the chance to catch up with another guest speaker who will be joining us at Unfold next week! Klaus Kohlmayr is the Chief Evangelist and Development officer at IDeaS. He has been challenging the status quo on pricing and revenue management for the last 20+ years. His areas of expertise include thought leadership, technology partnerships, strategy, and innovation, giving us a variety of topics to discuss.Let’s start with your long-running hospitality journey.  I’ve been in hospitality since I was 15 when I started attending hotel school and learning the art of hospitality. I worked in many hotels and moved through most hotel departments, eventually reaching revenue management. The reason I love hospitality is the people and the opportunity it’s provided me to travel the world.  IDeaS is driven by service and hospitality attitude. So even though I’m working for a software company, we still pride ourselves on being people-first and valuing our clients.   What do you think the new s

Exciting news, Mews Community, 🌟Mews Unfold is making a comeback! 🎉We're thrilled to invite all forward-thinking hoteliers to join us in the vibrant city of Amsterdam in the amazing Muziekgebouw venue on the 29th of May 2024. Anticipating over 900 attendees, this event promises a myriad of opportunities for inspiration in the world of hospitality.🎤 But wait, there's more! We have a few spots open for speakers, and we're reaching out to our talented community members. If you have a passion for sharing insights and innovations in hospitality, we want to hear from you! 👥 And of course, we're planning some special activities and networking sessions exclusively for our community members - stay tuned for more updates! Take advantage of early bird tickets now to ensure you don't miss out on this incredible experience.For all the details visit https://mewsunfold.com/.Let's unfold a new chapter together at MewsUnfold 2024! 🚀

Hello and welcome to the online community for Unfold!All About Unfold 👈 Everybody’s got a seat here, subscribe to this Unfold sub-community and let’s get started!Introduce yourselfIf you’re attending, reply in this thread and introduce yourself.  Share a bit about what session you’re most looking forward to and what you want to get out of the day and start connecting with others who will be at Unfold too. 👫 So here we are to:Meet others who are attending UNFOLD this year with us 🤝 Get ahead and kick off discussions around the featured topics and sessions right here and now 🤔 Maybe we could sync right here to grab some lunch or a coffee in the session-breaks? ☕If you’re not able to be there in person, no worries, you can still take part in these discussions and meet some other folks.This is the place for all of that to happen. 👍

We speak to Naomi Heaton, CEO and Founder at The Other House, London Central Portfolio (LCP) ahead of her panel session that will cover creating remarkable brand experiences.  Growing her business from a one-woman show to a team managing assets worth over a billion pounds, Naomi has an encyclopedic knowledge of real-estate investment, acquisition, refurbishing and interior design. When it comes to the new standard in hospitality, she knows how to create a cohesive and engaging brand experience.   Give our readers a quick introduction to who you are and why you love hospitality. After building my career as a director at the advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi, I imagined I was destined for a life in advertising. Little did I know that buying my first home in London’s Camden Town would later transform into not one, but two successful businesses.  With a love and keen eye for interiors, I started my own business of buying, renovating and selling properties in central London. This dev

As part of the line up of industry luminaries sharing their insights with us at Unfold this year is Stuart W. Greif, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy, Innovation & Operating Officer at Forbes Travel Guide. Formerly, he was Microsoft’s Senior Executive for Hospitality and Travel, and led J.D. Power’s Global Hospitality and Travel group. Greif also worked for a unicorn startup Amperity, backed by early investors in Facebook, LinkedIn and Amazon. Now that you’ve met the maestro, let’s ask him some challenging questions. Why do you love the hospitality industry? Back when I launched my career, I was living in hotels five to six days per week for months on end and spent a lot of time with the hotel staff. It’s something that always resonated with me on a profound level – in terms of having empathy and experiencing kindness in a hotel and within a travel context of new experiences and people. That's what I find wonderful about creating memories and experiences, be it for business

UNFOLD: Ahead of Mews Unfold 2023, our CEO, Matt Welle and Founder, Richard Valtr, explore the latest challenges and changes to hospitality. What is the new standard in hospitality? What would you like to see challenged and why? Matt: Today, there is such a huge opportunity for hoteliers to truly explore and rethink the way they want to appeal to a diverse and eclectic guest. In the past, many hotels have opened without a real sense or thought about what it’s niche can be, and not really thinking beyond a bed in a room.The modern-day guest is expectant of so much more.A great example of this is the ‘business’ traveler. Traditionally, the choice for the business traveler was all about one thing, the location! But, increasingly business travel isn’t tied to a specific location, but moreover a great place to work and experience a new place.I often find myself in hotels thinking: I don't want to sit in that lobby. That space isn't built for me to co-work, and the coffee is bad, so I end up

Unless you've been living under a rock (hey, we love eco stays), you’ll have heard about Mews Unfold. Every year, our flagship hospitality tech event attracts the best of the best: future shifters, hotel tech disruptors and fearless innovators. People who look at mediocrity and say: no thanks. And since you're reading this, we know you belong to this group of trailblazers too. On April 4th, Mews Unfold returns to Amsterdam with a literal bang: our venue is the iconic Muziekgebouw, one of the most modern concert halls in the world. At this point, you may be feeling that troublesome twinge of FOMO. Beware: Fear of Mewsing Out is real. You don't want to be stuck at your desk while the world's leading innovators unfold great ideas and reshape the future of hospitality. “What sets Unfold apart is that it combines visionary thinking with tangible steps to better hospitality,” said Richard Valtr, Mews Founder and Unfold aficionado. “You can go from a big picture keynote speech to the specific