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Leading hotels use leading tech: Mews named a Leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape..
We knew it, hoteliers across the globe knew it and this week, the IDC confirmed it: the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Hospitality Property Management Systems 2025 Vendor...

Top 7 hospitality industry trends and challenges in 2025
7 trends and challenges facing the hotel industry in 2025 Let's take a look at some of the most important hospitality industry challenges 2025.

What is shoulder season and why does it matter for hotels?
What is shoulder season? In the travel industry, shoulder season is that sweet spot between high and low seasons. Think spring before summer hits, or...

10 key sustainability trends shaping the hospitality industry
What is sustainability in hospitality? Sustainability in hospitality means responsibly managing the environmental, social, and economic impacts that...

Why cybersecurity belongs on every hotelier’s radar
Cybersecurity isn’t usually top of mind for hoteliers. But it should be. Protecting your guests’ data and your property’s systems isn’t just IT –...

From lines to loyalty: what guests really want in their hotel check-in..
Think back to the last time you checked into a hotel. If the experience involved queueing under fluorescent lights while staff juggled paperwork and...

What is a micro hotel and what are the benefits of this kind of property?
What is a micro hotel? A micro hotel is a type of accommodation that offers a more minimal offering at a reduced price. It's a way for hoteliers to...

How to choose the best revenue management systems for hotels
Revenue Management Systems are nothing new – they’ve been around for decades. But it’s only in the last few years, with the introduction of smart...

30 most important hotel technology trends in 2025
What is hotel technology? Hotel technology refers to the digital tools and systems that help manage operations, engage guests and optimize...

Your guide to understanding occupancy tax in the US
What are hotel taxes? Hotel taxes are fees that properties are required to charge guests. These are usually regulated at the state or local level,...

8 differences between a motel and a hotel
Key differences between hotels and motels 1. Location and target guest Hotels are often found in urban areas, close to business districts, tourist...

Best 15 ideas to enhance hotel guest experience
Why is it important to enhance hotel guest experience? Enhancing the hotel guest experience through different means is crucial in order to enforce...

What is Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) and how do you calculate it?
What is Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar)? Your RevPAR informs you about your most profitable periods and the most in-demand rooms . It helps...

Why Average Room Rate (ARR) matters in hotel management
What is Average Room Rate (ARR)? Average Room Rate (ARR) is one of the essential indicators in the hospitality industry, helping you measure the...

9 Motel industry trends shaping 2025
What are the main motel trends in 2025? Here are the biggest motel industry trends to watch in 2025, spanning everything from innovative guest...

12 best student housing trends in 2025
Firstly, what is student accommodation or student housing? Student housing, or student accommodation, covers a wide range of living options. In the...

A complete guide to outsourcing in the hospitality industry
What is hospitality outsourcing? Hospitality outsourcing refers to hiring external providers to manage certain services or operations within your...

50 best hotel conferences and trade shows in 2025
Why should a hotel professional attend hospitality events and trade shows? Hotel professionals should attend hospitality events and trade shows to...

What is a hotel reviewer and how to become one
What is a hotel reviewer? At its core, a hotel reviewer is someone who stays at a hotel to provide an honest, unbiased evaluation of their experience.

The Online Travel Agencies guide for 2025
What are OTAs for hotels? OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) are third-party platforms where travelers can search, compare, and book accommodations. They...

How to optimize your hotel for AI search like ChatGPT
It hardly seems possible, but there was a time before search engines. And then the 90s came along and the likes of Yahoo! Search, Ask Jeeves and...

What are hotel referral programs and why should your property have one?
What are hotel referral programs? Referral programs reward guests who refer new customers. Every referral comes with a reward, so the more referrals...

The ultimate guide to hotel bidding sites
What are hotel bidding sites? Hotel bidding sites are a type of metasearch engine. Instead of accepting a fixed price or choosing another property,...

Deflagging your hotel: Is going independent the right decision for you?
What is deflagging? Deflagging is the process of parting ways with a big brand and operating as an independent hotel. The motivations behind this can...

Slow tourism: what is it and which are its main characteristics?
What is slow tourism? Slow tourism, or as I like to call it, the ‘stress free' philosophy, is about travelling while enjoying the moment, the place...

8 most important hotel reports
What is a hotel report? A hotel report is a document that provides a summary and detailed insights into various aspects of the hotel business, such...

Top 10 different types of lodging
10 different types of properties As the saying goes, "Different strokes for different folks." This couldn't be truer in the world of lodging. With so...

2024: the year in Mews
Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s how working in hospitality feels sometimes, such is the pace of our industry. There often isn’t time to pause and...

What are the 10 sectors of the hospitality industry?
Discover the 10 sectors of the hospitality industry The hospitality industry is centered around delivering outstanding customer experiences across...

Hotel terminology dictionary
Terminology dictionary of the hotel industry The hospitality industry has a lot of terms and hotel slang that are important for all staff to know, no...
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