Every hospitality business is unique. Different systems. Varied services. Customized workflows. Mews Open API gives you the flexibility to connect them – creating a custom tech stack that works exactly the way you need it to.
Whether you're syncing reservations, automating guest communications, or pulling operational and financial data from Mews into custom dashboards, the Open API gives you the flexibility to tailor your tech stack around your unique operations.
We don’t go into the technical nitty gritty in this article, but we cover the basics and explain where to find relevant documentation and support. Let’s get started.
What it is
Mews Open API (Application Programming Interface) is a way to connect Mews with other systems and digital tools. Whether that’s software you already use, custom-built apps, or new functionality you want to add. It acts as a bridge between Mews and external platforms, enabling them to exchange data securely and automatically.
Our Open APIs – we have four – are available to any customer or partner looking to build a custom connection.
Core capabilities
Connector API: Exchange data between Mews and your external systems. Supports guest profiles, reservations, availability, accounting items, space blocks, and more.
Channel Manager API: Send live availability, pricing and restrictions from Mews to your preferred channel manager and receive reservations back in real time.
Booking Engine API: Build and manage a custom booking experience that connects directly with Mews. Use it to reflect your brand, control upsells and increase conversion.
POS API: Post restaurant or retail charges directly to Mews reservations. Orders and payments can be processed in your POS, while the data stays aligned with the PMS.
Multi-property support: Use a single integration across multiple properties. Streamline operations, unify reporting, and share functionality through one access token.
Why it matters
Mews Open API gives you the freedom to work with the tools you need – without sacrificing visibility or creating data silos and technical complexity. It helps you:
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Tailor your stack to your business
Whether you’re adding new guest tools or managing legacy systems, you can bring them into your Mews ecosystem and avoid working in isolation.
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Standardize and scale efficiently
Properties with custom needs or multi-site operations can create consistent workflows and roll out functionality faster across locations.
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Unlock automation and insights
Sync data across platforms to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and power better decision-making through unified reporting.
“Mews is the glue in the middle that connects everything. Because the API is open, we’re able to build a whole custom front end that exactly fits our needs.”
— Sander Ejlenberg, Co-founder, Cabiner
Learn more: Help and resources
To learn more about our four different APIs, including FAQs, use cases and usage guidelines, check the links below.
To explore all the different ways our Open APIs could support your property’s setup, speak with your dedicated Customer Success Manager.