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Mews Secures Groundbreaking E-Money License in Europe

In an exciting development for the hospitality industry, Mews Financial Services B.V., a regulated entity formed by Mews Systems, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the first Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license specifically for hospitality operating systems in the European Economic Area (EEA). This license, granted by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), marks a transformative step in the evolution of financial services tailored for hotels.

What This License Means for Hospitality

With the EMI license in hand, Mews can now operate as a regulated entity, affording it the ability to process payments directly through its own infrastructure. This development promises to give hotels unprecedented control over their financial transactions, allowing them to seamlessly integrate financial management with their operational workflows. Until now, hotels had to rely on third-party systems for financial transactions, complicating the management of both operational and financial records. Mews' new capabilities will unify payment services, financial workflows, and operational data into one streamlined system.

Richard Valtr, the founder of Mews, expressed that this license addresses a long-standing issue in the hospitality sector where different financial processes have operated in silos. He states, "For all the software running hotels today, money has never worked as one connected system—a processor here, a bank there, a reconciliation spreadsheet in between. This license gives us the foundation to go further, building the financial infrastructure this industry has been missing."

Enhancing Financial Infrastructure

As Mews operates under the governance and compliance requirements inherent in the EEA, they are obligated to ensure customer funds are kept in safeguarded accounts separate from the company’s operational finances. This separation is essential for maintaining trust and transparency in financial dealings. Moreover, with this new license, Mews is set to introduce risk assessment, fraud monitoring, sanctions screening, and anti-money laundering controls directly into their operating system. These features not only enhance security but also significantly reduce the risk associated with financial transactions in the hospitality industry.

Future Aspirations

Mews plans to implement its new financial services capabilities gradually, starting with a pilot group of hotels in the Netherlands. The long-term vision is to expand these services across the EEA, ultimately establishing Mews as a trusted financial partner for hospitality leaders. The goal is to leverage the operational data already flowing through the platform to create innovative financial products that enable hotels to maximize their revenue and enhance operational efficiency.

As Mews continues to evolve its platform, it stands poised to bridge the gap between operational success and financial management, transforming how the hospitality sector approaches its financial strategies. With Mews’ forward-thinking vision and commitment to innovation, the future looks promising for hotels looking to integrate seamless financial solutions into their operations.

About Mews

Mews is an operating system for the hospitality industry, designed to unify various workflows across revenue management, operations, and guest journey experiences. By automating mundane tasks, Mews empowers hotel teams to elevate their focus on delivering memorable guest interactions. With a broad platform equipped for property management, payments, and more, Mews serves around 15,000 clients in 85 countries and has earned accolades for its cutting-edge technology and workplace environment.

As the hospitality industry adapts to modern challenges, Mews remains dedicated to answering the call for integrated financial solutions and an enhanced guest experience.