![[Credit: Mews] Mews launches investment arm Mews Ventures](https://boutiquehotelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/mews-api-hero-render-8-800x445.webp)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCzech Republic: Property management system Mews has launched Mews Ventures, its investment arm to fuel the growth and innovation of the hospitality industry.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Institute of Hospitality has partnered with eHotelier to power its online IoH Academy, a platform of learning resources for members.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK/AUS: Jo Loves Hotel Collection includes a bespoke line of body care and haircare amenities, exclusively distributed by global hotel amenity provided VANITY GROUP.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Customer data platform Cendyn has partnered with restaurant platform OpenTable to allow hotel and resort restaurants link key guest profiles with dining and loyalty data.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has announced the acquisition of guest engagement solution Whistle.
![[Credit: HiJiffy] HiJiffy launches guest communication OS](https://boutiquehotelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/626d265d08c567b94c1cae98_Traveller-800x445.jpg)
Reading Time: 2 minutesPortugal: Aplysia from HiJiffy is an AI communication system enabling hotels to speak with their customers pre, during and post-stay.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUS: Luxury hotel amenity provider VANITY GROUP has achieved PETA certification and is now recognised as part of PETA’s Global Beauty Without Bunnies program.
![[Credit: VenueDirectory] Cvent acquires VenueDirectory](https://boutiquehotelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screenshot-2022-06-20-at-12.32.15-800x445.png)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK/EU: Meeting and event management platform Cvent has acquired VenueDirectory, reportedly the largest data centre of venue information to the UK MICE industry.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The Standard has launched Secret Agent, an exclusive specialty rate program for travel agents.
![[Credit: Incode] Jumeirah partners with Incode](https://boutiquehotelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-16-at-10.58.00-800x445.png)
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Jumeirah Group has partnered with identity verification company Incode Technologies to enhance the customer journey.
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