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Revolutionizing Hotel Distribution: Mews and SiteMinder Join Forces

In a groundbreaking partnership, Mews and SiteMinder have officially launched the hotel industry's first fully integrated distribution solution. This innovative collaboration, announced during Mews Unfold in Amsterdam, seamlessly integrates SiteMinder's distribution capabilities within Mews' operating system, streamlining hotel operations like never before.

The Vision Behind the Collaboration

Mews, known as a leading operating system for the hospitality sector, and SiteMinder, a top commerce platform for hotels, aim to address a significant challenge faced by hoteliers—managing distribution effectively. Their solution allows hotels of all sizes to access a vast distribution network directly through the Mews platform.

This practical integration promises to simplify daily operations for hotel staff, consolidating the management of availability, rates, inventory, and content into a single interface. Gone are the days of juggling between multiple systems, as changes made in one area will instantly reflect across all connected channels, enhancing operational agility.

How It Works

The integration allows for real-time adjustments in pricing and inventory management, directly feeding into the largest distribution network in the hospitality industry. Data discrepancies and delays are eliminated, making way for quicker feedback cycles that empower hoteliers to operate with unprecedented speed and scale. This sophisticated automation is supported by AI technology that continues to learn and improve with use.

The collaboration signifies a shift from traditional superficial integrations to deeper, API-level partnerships. Richard Valtr, founder of Mews, emphasized this point, stating, "SiteMinder excels in distribution. Our goal is to centralize everything hotels need in one place, boosted by intelligent technology at every level. With this, operations, pricing, distribution, and performance can all be managed from a unified system."

Economic Implications for the Hotel Industry

The implementation of this integrated system is expected to quicken time-to-market for hotels significantly. A recent SiteMinder study indicated that nearly 65% of hoteliers believe that faster, fully integrated systems could yield at least 6% more annual revenue—an opportunity translating into potentially billions within the global hospitality industry, estimated to be valued at $1.2 trillion.

Sankar Narayan, CEO and Executive Director of SiteMinder, also noted the significance of this partnership, saying, "This integration with Mews reflects a natural evolution for our platform. We've long admired Mews for its relentless innovation and robust product vision. By merging our distribution engine with their inventive platform, we enable hotels to utilize SiteMinder in the way that best suits their operation."

Current Adoption and Future Prospects

Currently, around 3,000 hotels are using both Mews and SiteMinder for their operations and distribution, poised to switch to the new Mews Channel Manager, powered by SiteMinder, directly available from Mews in the upcoming months. This migration will allow enhanced functionality and better access to distribution channels.

About Mews and SiteMinder

Mews revolutionizes hotel management by streamlining revenue, operations, and guest experiences through its easily navigable platform that assists hoteliers in automating routine tasks, allowing them to focus on providing memorable guest experiences. With over 15,000 customers in 85 countries, Mews has earned accolades for being the best PMS (2024, 2025, 2026) and was named one of the Best Places to Work in Hotel Technology for six consecutive years.

SiteMinder Limited (ASX:SDR), based in Sydney, is the organization behind SiteMinder, which serves as a world-leading hotel commerce platform utilized by more than 53,000 properties globally. The company’s widespread recognition is built on a foundation of robust technology and a vast ecosystem of partners, facilitating over 135 million bookings annually, generating more than $85 billion in revenue for its hotel clients.

In Conclusion

The collaboration between Mews and SiteMinder marks a significant leap toward a more integrated and efficient future for the hospitality industry. By harnessing the power of seamless connectivity, AI, and streamlined operations, they are not just reshaping hotel management; they are redefining the experience for guests and hoteliers alike.