Stay close to everything Mews in one place. This hub gathers the latest news, product launches and funding around Mews’ cloud-native hospitality operating system – PMS, payments and marketplace – as reported by trusted sources worldwide. A fast way to follow one of hotel tech’s fastest-growing platforms.
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Pricepoint named Key Sponsor for Hotel Owner Conference 2026
21 September 2026The partnership brings one of hospitality tech’s fastest-growing revenue automation platforms to the flagship industry event.
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Calistoga Spa Hot Springs Adopts Mews Operating System, Enhancing Guest Experience with On-Site Onboarding and New Technologies
18 September 2026🏖 [Dallas, 17 September 2026] – Calistoga Spa Hot Springs in Napa Valley, California, partnered with Mews, a hospitality operating system, after 20+ years on a different platform. The resort, operated by the same owners since the 1960s, boasts four geothermal pools and volcanic ash mud baths. With 57 rooms, they’ve adopted Mews PMS and RMS, and plan to integrate Mews Guest Messaging. Around 50% of guests now check in online, streamlining the arrival process.
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U.S. Hotel Loyalty Program Bookings Reach 58% in 2026, Up from 51% in 2019, According to Kalibri
17 September 2026📈 Loyalty demand share in U.S. hotel room bookings reached 58% in the first half of 2026, up from 51% in 2019, with Brand.com bookings at 29%. Loyalty member rate bookings rose 19% year-over-year by early July. Total room night demand increased by 2%, and average daily rates climbed 6% through July. OTA and government bookings rose 2%, corporate bookings 1%, while rack/BAR rates fell 5%, and group bookings decreased 2%.
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AI Hospitality Alliance and HotelLogic Release 2026 PMS API Power Index, Auditing 343 Vendors with Only 7% Offering Public APIs
15 September 2026📊 San Diego, Calif., AIHA and HotelLogic unveil “The 2026 PMS API Power Index™,” assessing 343 global PMS vendors. Only 24 (7%) provide fully public API documentation. Evaluating 18 product profiles, findings show scores from 80.0 to 26.3, with 5 platforms scoring 73.3 or higher. The report, free for the hospitality industry, aims to enhance API accessibility, transparency, and readiness for AI. Updated biannually, the index serves as a living benchmark for the industry.
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Only 11% of Hotels Have Fully Integrated Tech Stacks; 27% Use Over Seven Separate Platforms
14 September 2026📶 Only 11% of hotel operators have a fully integrated tech stack, while 27% use over seven separate platforms. Reliable two-way integrations across systems like PMS and CRS are crucial to prevent costly sync failures like overbookings. A proper channel manager setup, possible within 1-2 weeks, emphasizes two-way data flow, reliable API connections, and ongoing monitoring to enhance efficiency and revenue potential. RateGain’s UNO Channel Manager supports over 3,400 hotels, processing 2.3 billion updates annually, improving RevPAR by 2-7%.
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Journey showcases its Experience Management System, a next-generation spa platform
14 September 2026Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, 14 September – Journey has today announced the wider availability of Journey’s Experience Management System (EMS), its next-generation platform for spa, wellness and leisure management, which is already live and being adopted by clients as they migrate from legacy CORE by Premier Software technology. Building on more than 30 years of hospitality expertise following the acquisition of Premier Software in 2023, Journey’s EMS brings this knowledge into a modern, connected platform designed to support the evolving needs of today’s hospitality…
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HEDNA Report Highlights Hotel Challenges in Switching Channel Managers Due to Integration and Skill Gaps
14 September 2026📈 HEDNA’s 2025 State of Distribution Report highlights challenges in hotel channel manager migrations due to technology gaps. Key issues include mapping errors, integration challenges, overbookings, and data loss. Cloud-based systems that offer ease of integration are growing rapidly. UNO Channel Manager, with real-time sync and certified integrations, helps mitigate these risks. Migration timelines vary: small properties take under a week, while larger chains require a staggered approach. RateGain’s UNO Channel Manager aided GHL Hoteles in achieving a 32% reservation…
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The Imperial Bloomsbury Hotel Opens in London with 357 Rooms and Reimagined Interiors by Trevillion and Keane
14 September 2026🏨 The Imperial Bloomsbury hotel in London, designed in 1905 by Charles Fitzroy Doll, features 357 rooms with interiors by Trevillion Interiors and Keane Brands. It combines Edwardian and modernist styles. Arcus, the hotel’s bar on the tenth floor, offers panoramic views and a snack-focused menu. The gym is well-equipped, and the Bell Room provides relaxation space for premium guests. The hotel is located at 61, 66 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BB, UK.
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Sopwell House Unveils 16 Refurbished Mews Suites as Part of Ongoing Investment in Hertfordshire Estate
11 September 2026🏨 Sopwell House in Hertfordshire has unveiled 16 refurbished Mews Suites, redesigned by Sparcstudio. These suites feature a neutral color palette with blue and terracotta accents and eco-friendly materials, like recycled PET yarn rugs. Select units include private terraces and hot tubs. In May 2024, AB Hotels invested £1 million in launching Corner Suites. In March 2025, Sopwell House reopened The Brasserie with a new menu. By February 2026, the hotel received EarthCheck’s Silver Benchmark for sustainability.
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HotelIQ and Mews Announce Integration to Streamline Data Management and Enhance Hotel Performance Analysis
9 September 2026📈 September 9, Atlanta, GA: HotelIQ announced its integration with Mews, enhancing data flow for hoteliers. This direct link updates daily, delivering reservation data into HotelIQ’s platform. It allows hotels to utilize analytics and forecasting without manual data manipulation. Mews serves 15,000 customers in 85 countries. The integration aims to reduce data fragmentation, enabling faster decision-making. HotelIQ provides tools for enhanced revenue management and performance analysis.
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Mirai Identifies Hotel Distribution Split into Two Ecosystems Requiring Distinct Strategies and Optimization Approaches
8 September 2026📈 Mirai reveals two distinct hotel distribution ecosystems—traditional web and AI agent ecosystems—leading to different optimization strategies for hotels. AI autopilot pricing boosted revenue by 13% across 6,000+ hotels over 18 months. Away.ai launched to compete with OTA discovery. Six European hotel transactions exceeded EUR 200M by September 4. New appointments include Tarun Seth as GM and Mark Traugutt as Specialty Chef. Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel opened in Manchester, and Hyatt plans its first UK JdV hotel.
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Mews RMS Autopilot Boosts Hotel Revenue by 13% Over 18 Months, Study of 6,000 Hotels Shows
8 September 2026📈 Mews RMS, utilized by over 15,000 hotels in 85 countries, automates pricing decisions, boosting revenue by 13% per square meter over 18 months. The system’s Autopilot mode executes over 1,700 price changes monthly, up from 120 manually. Only 55% of Mews customers use Autopilot due to trust issues, which are being addressed by revealing decision logic. The study by Mews analyzed over 6,000 hotels, using causal inference to isolate Mews RMS’s impact.
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Mews Valued at $2.5 Billion Following $300 Million Series D Round, Led by CTO Josef Starýchfojtů
3 September 2026👤 Josef Starýchfojtů, chief product and technology officer at Mews, is a Czech innovator recognized by Forbes’ “30 under 30”. Starting at age 12, he has a passion for technology and user experience, managing 15,000 customers in 85 countries. Mews, valued at $2.5 billion, recently raised $300 million. Starýchfojtů emphasizes first-hand experience and cautious AI integration, promoting technology that enhances the guest experience rather than replacing it.
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European Hotel Performance in 2026: Occupancy Up 0.5%, Spain Sees Strongest Growth Despite Economic Challenges
3 September 2026🏨 European hotel occupancy averaged 59.9% in Q1 2026, with ADR at €107.80 and RevPAR at €64.54. Spain’s occupancy rose to 56.8%, while the UK saw a decline to 62.2%. The booking window shortened to 40 days. Direct bookings yield €5 higher ADR and longer stays. AI is used by 70% of hoteliers, mainly for translation and pricing. Rooms account for 75% of revenue, with food and beverage generating €7.08 per square meter.
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Bar Blondie Opens in London’s Queen’s Park, Offering Creative Midcentury Vibes and Southern French Cuisine
3 September 2026🍺 In London, Bar Blondie recently opened on Lonsdale Road, Queen’s Park. The venue, blending mid-century design with country-and-western flair, accommodates 45 guests. Co-founded by sommelier Alexandra Price and restaurateur Elliot Milne, it features a diverse menu led by chefs Alastair Walling and Alexander Busca. The venue’s eclectic wine list is inspired by arts and culture. Collaborators include Macaulay Sinclair for design and Ryan Stanier for art curation, featuring works by Lucy Robson.
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Mews Launches Integrated POS System for Hotels in U.S. and Canada, Expanding to North America in 2024
3 September 2026📈 Mews launched its POS system in 2024 in the U.S. and Canada, unifying hotel management, F&B operations, and payments on a single platform. Already operational in over 20 countries in Europe and APAC, the system streamlines operations by integrating guest profiles and automating billing. Vanessa Mowell from Shelter Social Club highlights improved efficiency and reporting. Founder Richard Valtr emphasizes the elimination of standalone systems, enhancing guest and staff interactions.
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Industry Leaders Discuss CRM Solutions to Leverage Fragmented Guest Data for Increased Direct Hotel Bookings and Revenue
2 September 2026📈 Who? Mews CEO Matt Welle, Daan de Bruijn (Bookboost), Bryson Koehler (Revinate), Benjamin Devisme (Quinta). When? Recent episode of Matt Talks Hospitality. What? Discussed the integration of fragmented guest data in hotels. How? By using CRM solutions to consolidate data and create comprehensive guest profiles. Why? To improve guest relationships, automate services, and boost direct bookings. Where? In the hospitality sector, addressing data issues from multiple hotel systems.
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Abode Worldwide Expands Research Capabilities with Wouter Geerts as Head of Market Intelligence and Research
2 September 2026📈 London, 1 September 2026 — Abode Worldwide appoints Wouter Geerts as Head of Market Intelligence and Research to expand its hospitality tech and proptech research capabilities. Geerts, formerly from Mews and Skift, will enhance Abode’s research offerings. Founded in 2017, Abode has experienced 30% annual growth for three years and won the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards for Best in Communication. The agency operates in the UK, Europe, North America, and APAC.
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Mews Launches Integrated POS System for Hotels in the US and Canada, Enhancing Operational Efficiency
2 September 2026💻 [New York, 1 September 2026] – Mews launched Mews POS in the U.S. and Canada, enhancing hotel operations by integrating property management, food and beverage, and payments into a single system. Initially launched in 2024, Mews POS is operational in over 20 countries. This system eliminates manual reconciliation, saving hotels up to two hours daily, as seen with Meiser Hotels in Germany. It provides seamless guest service and efficient billing, as noted by Vanessa Mowell from Shelter Social Club.
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Flexkeeping Boosts Hotel Housekeeping Productivity by 67% at Capilon Hotels, Achieving 343% ROI
1 September 2026💻 Flexkeeping, acquired by Mews in September, enhanced hotel housekeeping operations, boosting productivity by 40% and cutting guest complaints by 45%. Capilon Hotels, using Flexkeeping across four London properties, improved productivity by 67%, saving 114 hours monthly, and achieving a 343% ROI. Cintas’ Garment Dispensing Solution is gaining traction in 2026, offering automation and efficiency in uniform management with potential cost-neutral transitions compared to traditional rental programs.
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Abode Worldwide appoints Wouter Geerts to lead new Market Intelligence and Research division
1 September 2026Former Mews Director of Market Research and Skift Head of Research joins Abode to build a new research and market intelligence offering for hospitality technology companies LONDON, 1 September, 2026 — Abode Worldwide, the strategic public relations and communications agency for hospitality tech and proptech brands, has appointed Wouter Geerts as Head of Market Intelligence and Research, marking a major expansion of the agency’s research capabilities. As Head of Market Intelligence and Research, Geerts will expand Abode’s own research and market…
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Staypineapple Partners with Abra Hospitality to Expand AI-Driven Personalization Across Hotels in Major U.S. Cities
25 August 2026💽 Staypineapple, based in Kirkland, Washington, and Kihei, Hawaii, partners with Abra Hospitality to enhance personalized guest service. Abra’s platform, launched successfully in Staypineapple’s Chicago hotel, will soon be used in hotels across New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, and Portland. It integrates with current systems like Mews to unify and utilize guest data, improving service. Dina Belon, Staypineapple’s president, and Dana Ellis, Abra’s co-founder, emphasize the platform’s ability to create memorable guest experiences.
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IHCL Merges with Oriental Hotels in All-Stock Deal, Adding Seven Hotels and 825 Rooms by FY2028
25 August 2026📅 Booking.com allows messaging with guests up to seven days post-checkout; Expedia provides a 45-day data visibility window. Luxury hotels increased ADR by 10.1% and RevPAR by 15.9% in H1, while economy hotels saw a 9.3% ADR decrease. IHCL’s merger with Oriental Hotels offers 25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL shares. Domestic airfares for Labor Day are up 20%, while international fares dropped 4%. ITC Hotels and Hyatt are expanding in India and Portugal, respectively.
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A Quarter of Hotels with Legacy Systems are Transitioning to Cloud-Based Channel Management Platforms, Led by Independents
25 August 2026“`html 📚 “` Roughly 25% of properties using legacy or on-premises systems are migrating to cloud platforms, led by independent hotels due to limited IT staff. RateGain is highlighted as a top choice for consolidating booking processes. Platforms like Cloudbeds connect to 450+ OTAs, while RateGain connects to 700+. RateGain’s platform processes 200 billion+ ARIs annually. With RateGain, Faranda Hotels increased reservations by 20%, demonstrating reliable performance. RateGain serves over 13,000 customers across 160+ countries.
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RateGain Emerges as Top Cloudbeds Alternative for Multi-Property Hotels, Offering Integrated Distribution and Booking Capabilities
25 August 2026📈 Worldwide public cloud spending is projected to reach $723.4 billion in 2025, increasing from $595.7 billion in 2024, according to Gartner. For hotels seeking Cloudbeds alternatives, RateGain’s UNO Direct Stack offers a unified platform for multi-property chains, focusing on distribution and direct booking. Little Hotelier targets single-property independents with a simple system. RoomRaccoon and Guesty cater to small/mid-size hotels and short-term rentals, respectively. Mews and SiteMinder provide modern, broad-channel solutions for varied property needs.
