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Mews Secures Groundbreaking E-Money License

In a pivotal development for the hospitality industry, Mews Financial Services B.V. has been awarded the first electronic money institution (EMI) license specifically designed for hotel management operating systems within the European Economic Area (EEA). This significant achievement, granted by the Dutch central bank - De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), marks a transformative step towards integrating financial services directly into hotel operations.

The Significance of the License

The EMI license provides Mews with regulatory status that empowers it to process payments using its own infrastructure. This capability ensures that hotels gain enhanced control over their financial transactions within a unified system they are already familiar with. Traditionally, hotel financial operations have relied on disparate systems. With this advancement, Mews aims to synchronize payment services and operational data directly at the source of revenue generation.

A Seamless Integration of Finance and Operations

Richard Valtr, the founder of Mews, articulated the vision behind this endeavor, stating, “Despite the myriad of software options available today, financial management in hotels has remained disconnected. Our goal is to create an operating system that encompasses not just operational efficiency but also financial management, allowing hotels to understand and manage their risks effectively.”

The new licensing is a game-changer, as it allows Mews to merge operational records directly with financial data, thus overcoming the limitations of traditionally fragmented infrastructures.

Addressing Complexity in Revenue Management

In 2025, Mews boasted an impressive transaction volume of $19.7 billion in hotel transactions. At this scale, managing the connection between earnings and retained funds has emerged as a daunting challenge. The implementation of this regulated financial infrastructure, tailored specifically for the hospitality sector, seeks to directly tackle this complexity.

Mews Financial Services will adhere to stringent governance, safeguarding funds, and regulatory compliance obligations associated with providing payment services in the EEA. Notably, this encompasses maintaining clients' funds in separate safeguarded accounts to ensure financial security and integrity.

Future Steps in Financial Services for Hotels

As Mews begins rolling out its regulated functionalities by the close of 2026, a phased approach will be implemented. This will start with a pilot group of hotels in the Netherlands and progressively extend across the EEA. The long-term objective is to evolve into a trusted financial partner for hospitality leaders, transforming existing operational data into innovative financial products geared towards augmenting revenue and fostering robust business models.

About Mews Financial Services

Mews Financial Services B.V. operates under the authorization of DNB as an electronic money institution. Under license RD202009, client funds are secured in accounts separate from Mews’ operational funds, in compliance with the Electronic Money Directive. This careful design reflects Mews’ commitment to supporting hotel businesses with a fully integrated platform that enhances efficiency.

Mews itself functions as a unifying operating system for the hotel industry, streamlining revenue-related workflows, operations, and guest experiences. With its platform encompassing PMS, POS, RMS, cleaning, and payment solutions, Mews has positioned itself as a front-runner in hotel technology, boasting over 15,000 clients across 85 countries. The company has consistently received accolades, being named Best PMS and Best POS, along with recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Hotel Technology for six consecutive years by Hotel Tech Report.

In summary, Mews has not only taken a remarkable step in redefining how financial services are approached within the hotel sector but also sets a new standard for the industry by integrating operational with financial workflows for maximum efficiency.