Hospitality cloud software company Mews has acquired Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions, which is set to increase Mews' presence in the APAC and UK regions.
The acquisition aligns with Mews' strategy to revolutionise guest offerings through technology.
Mews CEO Matt Welle said: “We’re excited to partner with a team with deep industry knowledge who will help to continue transforming the industry across the world.
"This acquisition takes us one step further on our vision to build a truly connected network of hotels globally, and we look forward to working with even more customers in the UK and APAC who believe in a future of personalised hospitality, enabled by technology.”
Founded in New Zealand in 1992, Clarity provides property and event management systems to upscale properties and hotels.
With the opening of its UK office in 2016, the company now serves hundreds of hotel groups, event places, and independent hotels in APAC and the UK.
Clarity Hospitality Software owner and CEO Dougall Love said: “For us, great hospitality technology is all about streamlining tasks to increase productivity, provide a top-class experience to guests and drive repeat and referral business, making for more efficient and profitable hospitality businesses.
"Mews truly shares our vision of providing remarkable guest experiences and we’re excited to continue supporting our customers with world-class resources as we join forces with Mews.”
Mews' platform currently boasts more than 75,000 hospitality staff users worldwide, with its customer base expanding by 42% in the UK and 16% in the APAC region. The company has also seen growth over the last year, achieving a valuation exceeding $1bn.
Mews founder Richard Valtr said: “This partnership represents a fantastic investment into the APAC and UK markets, where we continue seeing hospitality brands adopting cloud technologies to streamline operations and reimagine the guest experience. We’re excited to welcome Clarity into the Mews ecosystem.”
The deal with Clarity marks the 12th acquisition for Mews, as it continues to expand its global footprint in the hotel sector.
