'How to' use cases
This page summarises all of our 'how to' use cases, together with the main use cases in which they are referenced. Search here for the task you want to perform with the API, it will take you to the appropriate API Operation or API Operations, and also link to higher level use cases for context and further information.
Can't find what you're looking for? 'How to' use cases are expressed in common terminology, but often different terms are used to mean the same thing. Try searching using alternative terms. We created the Mews Glossary for Open API users to explain the particular terminology used in Mews. If you still can't find what you're looking for, let us know.
Configuration
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Finance
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API Operations
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How to get configured accounting categories
How to get the list of accounting categories
How to check if a credit card is stored against a guest profile
Enterprises & Resources
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API Operations
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Customer Profiles
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API Operations
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Reservations
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How to listen for changes to reservations
General Webhooks (ServiceOrderUpdated
event) or WebSockets (Reservation
event)
How to get reservation and customer details
Data Export
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API Operations
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Services & Products
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API Operations
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Availability Blocks
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What is an Availability Block? Availability Blocks are fixed sets of inventory (rooms, spaces or resources) that are provisionally removed from public availability for use by private groups such as wedding parties, or for companies or travel agencies. For more information, see our Help Guide Creating availability blocks.
Customer Loyalty
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API Operations
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Customer Messaging
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API Operations
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Device Commands
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What is a Device Command? Device Commands are messages sent by Mews to on-premise devices such as printers and key encoders. For more information, see the Device integration use case.
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