Insights & Inspiration

Happy New Year, Mews Community! 🎉Wishing you all a fantastic start to 2024! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for an exciting year ahead with Mews. As we dive into the first week of the year, let's catch up on the latest happenings and ensure this year is as active and engaging as the last.1. Open Bill Management in Mews OperationsWe've noticed some questions about handling open bills in Mews Operations, so we've prepared a quick guide for you. Make sure to check it out to streamline your daily tasks. Let's rock open bill management with Mews Operations! 📃Read more here2. Hospitality Employee Learning and Development Needs for 2024What are your learning and development needs for 2024? Whether you're onboarding new team members or enhancing sk

Hey Mews Community! Big News Alert! 🚀Hope you're all doing awesome! Today, we've got some seriously amazing stuff to share, straight from our CEO, Matthijs Welle.📣 Allotments are IN! 😳Five years ago, Matt staunchly opposed the idea, citing concerns about overbookings, rate parity issues, increased manual work, and the perceived lack of customer loyalty. Fast forward to 2024, and Mews is embracing allotments with open arms. Matt admits, it's a bit of a curveball, but it's all about making hotel management a breeze. Not supporting allotments was causing headaches and this new release is a testament to our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the industry.Read more in the original LinkedIn post.This new release of course comes with a

Greetings, Mews Community! 😎We bring you a special biweekly recap to catch up on all the exciting happenings in our community. Due to the serene holiday atmosphere and a collective sense of calm, we decided to extend our usual weekly updates to cover the tranquil span of the last two weeks. 1. Celebrating a Milestone in Integration 🎉 Mews proudly announces a remarkable achievement – crossing the 1000+ integrations mark in the Marketplace! Read more here.2. Festive Musings on Holiday Vouchers 🎁 Explore the versatility of vouchers, from gifting stays to boosting future bookings, and learn how Mews Operations makes voucher management a breeze. Have a closer look at our tips.3. Hospitality Insights for 2024 🌐🚀

 Hello Mews Fam! 🌟Let´s dive into this months Mews Updates. Exciting features await – let's explore together! Unleash the Payment Power with Mews POS and Mews Payments! Get ready to level up your payment game with the dynamic duo: Mews POS and Mews Payments.  Mews Payments, the heart and soul of Mews PMS and Mews Kiosk, is now bringing its magic to Mews POS. Enjoy a one-stop-shop for all things payments! Say goodbye to KYC hassle – do it once and enjoy the simplicity across your PMS and POS world. Unlock a unified experience with Mews POS, using one terminal across all sales points. VCC Man

Another year over?! That was so quick!We hope you’ve been able to make use of the seasonal content that we’ve been busy creating:Search the tag ‘Holiday Season’ for more best practice articles.As we approach the end of another year, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support, dedication, and the sense of togetherness you bring to our community. You’ve truly made it a thriving hub of information, inspiration, and connection.This community will remain open 24/7, just as it always has, over the holiday. Our

Dear Mews Community,As we bid adieu to 2023, let's reflect on the transformative journey our industry has embraced. At Mews, we stay ahead by uniting the brightest minds in hospitality through our webinar series: Hospitality Insights: What’s in Store for ’24? 🌐🚀In our inaugural episode, discover shifts in legacy platforms, the triumph of early arrival charges, and the pivotal role of AI. Anticipate 2024 trends in space management, digital twins, and elevated guest experiences. 🏨🤖✨Part two welcomed industry titans from Deloitte, McKinsey, Forbes Travel Media, and HotelTechReport, offering diverse insights on recruiting top hotel talent, the evolving role of AI, and harnessing data for decisions. They also unveiled exciting predictions for 2024 – a glimpse into the future of hospitality. 🔮🗓️Embark on this enlightening journey by exploring the full breakdown, reliving 2023 highlights, and catching a preview of 2024 trends. The hospitality landscape is evolvi

 Hey there, Mews Community! 😎We are thrilled to share that Mews has surpassed 1000+ integrations in the Marketplace! 🎉"Technology has become indispensable for elevating guest experiences and aiding hotels in optimizing operations," shares Matt Welle, CEO of Mews. With access to our extensive marketplace, Mews empowers hoteliers to build the tech ecosystem that perfectly suits their goals.Hoteliers can now seamlessly leverage Mews for streamlined operations, revenue boost, and enhanced guest experiences. Our commitment to an expansive Marketplace and open API ensures seamless connectivity, setting new operational standards.Welcoming Dayuse as our 1000th partner underscores our dedication to innovative space management, allowing customers to book hotel rooms for shorter durations. Together, we're reshaping the future of hospitality technology! 🌐✨What's your favorite Mews integration that has transformed your hotel operations? Share your though

Greetings Mews Community! 😎 Welcome to our weekly update where we bring you the latest news and insights to help you navigate the dynamic world of hospitality and technology, with a POS flavour this week! Let's dive into the key highlights of the week:Check out the Mews POS webinar: Do you have an F&B function at your property? Find out more about how Mews POS can help you streamline your operations. Recording is here. Summary of new releases in November: Don’t miss any of our new features or improvements that we delivered last month. Check them out here.

This November, it’s been another busy month for our product team delivering some new features for you.Take a look:NEW FEATURE:Showcase your free cancellation rates in the Mews Booking Engine Now offer your guests a more customized booking experience with the option to view free cancellation only rates in the Mews Booking Engine. - read more.

This week, our Senior Product Manager @martin.kucera  talked to us about the Space Management and how to unlock revenue potential in your property. We also heard about our flexible financing option, available through the Mews+YouLend partnership, from our Senior Product Manager @juan.caicoya.If you missed the live webinar and Q&A, don’t worry, you can watch the recording below. What is covered in the session:Turning spaces into profit - looking at the options available (from 2min:20sec) How the Space Management feature works within Mews (from 17min:43sec) Customer success stories (from 28min:06sec) How to access flexible financing offered by Mews (from 31min:54sec) Q&A (from 37min:35sec)If you have any questions about Space Management or the YouLen

Dear Mews Community,Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn how to maximize revenue with space management in our upcoming webinar! Join Martin Kučera, Product Manager at Mews, as he delves into the strategies to help your property reach its full potential.Event Details:Title: How to Maximize Revenue with Space Management Speaker: Martin Kučera, Product Manager at Mews  Date: Wednesday, December 6 📆 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CEST) ⌚ Format: Online Webinar 💻In this session, you'll discover how to say goodbye to manual efforts, paper, and spreadsheets, and welcome automation integration. Learn how to grow your revenue with multiple service bookings seamlessly through Mews.Register here  👈🏼

Dear Mews Community,We're thrilled to announce that Quality Lodgings, featuring over 100 handpicked hotels across Europe, has chosen Mews as their preferred partner. 🎉 Thirty of their distinctive hotels, including renowned establishments like Kasteel Kerckebosch, Hotel De Sterrenberg, and Landhuishotel & Restaurant De Bloemenbeek in The Netherlands, are now powered by Mews. 🚀Quality Lodgings' commitment to delivering memorable experiences aligns seamlessly with Mews' emphasis on guest-centric operations. This partnership provides all Quality Lodgings hoteliers with exclusive access to special rates. Notably, Mews' fully integrated point-of-sale (POS) solution enhances operational control for hoteliers, offering features such as digital ordering, integrated payments, and connected inventory for efficient stock management. 📈"We appreciate the value of personalized hospitality, and Mews is the ideal platform to deliver exceptional experiences," says Mathilde va

Greetings Mews Community! Here's a look back at the week: Webinar Highlights: "Transforming F&B Operations" 🗓️ On Wednesday, November 22, we hosted the highly anticipated webinar, "Transforming Your F&B Operations: Maximizing Revenue with Mews POS." Attendees delved into strategies to capture guest attention, streamline revenue management, and effortlessly boost sales. If you missed it, stay tuned - the recording will be available next week. New Mews University Course: Mews Kiosk Mastery 🧑‍🎓 Dive into our latest Mews University course, focusing on the impactful features of Mews Kiosk. Discover how it can significantly reduce manual front-

Hello Mews Community! ☀️Last week, we started a brand new initiative - Virtual Community Check-In, where we aim to bring small groups of hoteliers together, get to know each other, connect and discuss. It brought insightful discussions with @Linus.Bihn and @mauritsbots . 🌟Here's a brief overview:Linus gave a shoutout to how the community brings everyone together and shared some details on their Christmas operations, also he expressed he enjoys attending Mews events. On the other side, Maurits talked about changes in government rules, gave us some ideas for next years Unfold and mentioned why working together in the community is a big deal.👥 Future Role-Specific Check-In Chats:We're planning more role-specific conversations in January. Your feedback is crucial! What topics would you like to explore? Share your ideas!

We're thrilled to introduce the latest addition to our Marketplace - Vostio key cutter integration which is a direct cloud-to-cloud connection. While we have several key cutter integrations, each partner brings unique benefits.Explore the advantages of this new integration:🌐 Cloud-to-Cloud Convenience: This integration simplifies setup without the need for additional downloads or Windows PCs. No need for the Mews Connector desktop application in this case.📈 Enhanced Stability: This new integration reduces the risk of errors by 5%, reduced connectivity issues ensure smooth check-ins whether at the reception or on the Mews Kiosk📥 Easier set up Without the need for additional software, you can set up and start using the integration in as little as 15 minutes!🚀 Unlock Seamless Operations! For detailed steps and further information, visit our

Dear Mews Community Members,This is your friendly reminder that our highly anticipated webinar, "Transforming Your F&B Operations: Maximizing Revenue with Mews POS," is just around the corner!📅 Date: Wednesday, November 22 🕒 Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CEST) Key Highlights:✨ Maximize Revenue: Learn how to capture guest attention, streamline revenue management, and boost sales effortlessly.📱 Seamless Mobile POS: Discover the power of a mobile point of sale platform that enhances the guest experience and improves operational efficiency.What to Expect:🚀 Success Stories: Real-world examples of businesses that have transformed their operations with Mews POS.🔄 Integrated Solutions: Explore how Mews POS integrates seamlessly to create a frictionless guest experience.Why Attend?Elevate your

Dear Mews Community,we are bringing you the weekly updates of what happened in the Community. 🌟 Elevate Your Property Operations: Mews University Live Sessions 📚Embark on a specialized learning journey with Mews University's Live Sessions. Dive into the core of property management systems through two focused sessions:Reservations in Mews: Uncover the intricacies of our user-friendly dashboard, color-coded timeline, and reservation management. Billing & Rebates: Empower yourself in financial mastery, from interpreting the billing screen to managing invoices and payments.Ready to elevate your Mews proficiency? Enroll now.TIP OF THE WEEK: Updated Availability & Occupancy Report 📈Exciting n

Exciting news, Mews Community! 🌟 We've hit a major milestone, surpassing 5,000 customers worldwide, marking almost 40% growth this year.🌍 Global Impact: From boutique properties to international chains, Mews is building a diverse community of forward-thinking hospitality leaders.📈 Impressive Growth: In the last nine months, our customer base has surged by a third, fueled by a $185 million Series C investment and seven strategic acquisitions.🌟 Celebrating Our Customers: Thank you to all our partners, including Strawberry, edyn, Generator and The Social Hub, as well as leading innovative independent hotels including Airelles, Finn Lough, The Dylan Amsterdam and Good Hotel and more, for making this journey extraordinary.🎉 Accolades and Achievements: Processing €3.5 billion in payments since January, Mews was crowned 'World's Best Hotel PMS Solutions Provider' at the 2023 World Travel Tech Aw

Dear Mews Community,We're thrilled to share a great enhancement to our Availability & Occupancy report, designed to make your data analysis even more seamless and insightful. 👁️ More Data at a Glance No more manual calculations! We've introduced a new Total column that instantly provides key information per space category, saving you time and effort. Now, in one comprehensive view, you can analyze:✅ Average Occupancy Rate✅ Average Price✅ Total Number of Available Spaces, including adjustments🔄 Improved Navigation We understand the importance of a user-friendly interface. That's why we've grouped filters and the full detail section for a more intuitive experience. Navigating through the report is now smoother than ever!Curious to explore these enhancements further?

Hello Mews Community! 👋Welcome to our weekly overview, keeping you in the loop on the latest and greatest happenings in the Mews universe.🌌1. Missed the New Mews Kiosk Webinar? Watch the RecordingIf you missed the new kiosk live webinar on 2nd November, you can watch the recording. The webinar covers updates since the release, live demos of the new feature, time-saving efficiencies for guests, and a Q&A session with Product Manager James Taylor. Access the recording here.2. TIP OF THE WEEK: Streamlined Company BillingWe've revamped company billing! Now, create dedicated company bills for organized billing. Choose between a proper company bill or a guest bill with the company attached. Read more

Hello, amazing community members! 😎We have a special announcement we can't wait to share. Get ready to be among the first to experience "Flexible Release Dates", as the beta version arrives next week! 📅Say goodbye to rigid release dates and hello to a more efficient way of managing room inventory for travel agencies and corporate groups. This feature will unlock exciting opportunities, particularly for small and mid-market properties, allowing you to sell large volumes of inventory through flexible contracts. 🚀Get ready to boost revenue, strengthen partnerships, and achieve greater success.Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive previews as we prepare for the official release of "Flexible Release Dates."Thank you for being part of our vibrant community, and we can't wait to embark on this journey together.

If you missed the new kiosk live webinar on 2nd November, don’t worry, you can watch the recording here where our Product Manager, @James.taylor  covers:What’s happened since the release? (3m 50sec) the new feature in a live demo (5m 50sec) How kiosk delivers on time-saving efficiencies for your guests, with supporting statistics (20m 00sec) Q&A where our PM @James.taylor  answered +30 questions around the new feature (31m 30sec)Read further below for FAQ’s that we weren’t able to get to as we ran out of time. How accurate would the ID scanner reservation search be? Does it scan just the last name?Using the find by ID option to find a reservation uses both the first and last names extracted from the ID to match against a reservation.

📅 November 9th, 14:00 to 15:00 GMT ⏰ Join us for our exciting "Tech Talk: Serviced Apartments & Extended Stay Revolution" event. You'll hear from several speakers, including our very own Charlie Delamare. Charlie is a true Mews legend, and if you join us for this tech talk on serviced apartments and the evolution of extended stays, you'll discover exactly why.He'll dive into how Mews is adapting to cater to longer stays and changing guest preferences, plus a whole lot more.Mark your calendar for November 9th, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM GMT, and don't miss out on the discussion!Check out more details and register here 👈   

Hello everyone, 🙋🏽It's been a bustling week in our Mews Community 🌈 Here's a quick roundup of what went down: Mews Editable History Windows: We learned how to tinker with these windows to control past reservations more effectively. City Tax Changes: Get ready for city tax shifts coming in January. Don't procrastinate; take action now! Mews University's New Courses: No need to stick to one learning path; pick and choose courses that suit your needs.