Alternative Accommodation

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the alternative accommodation sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on home-sharing, short-term rentals, timeshare, homestays and other property types.

News / Technology

Extra small STR property managers have highest AI adoption rate

By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2026

According to KeyData’s 2027 Vacation Rental Industry Outlook survey, 89% of U.S. property managers are using AI for at least one application. Read More

News / Online

Pavilion launches with 20 US vacation rental operators

By Cathy Walsh | October 5, 2026

The company brings together local rental businesses managing more than 5,000 homes under a shared technology, data and infrastructure platform. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022

By PhocusWire | October 5, 2026

Find out what PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups for 2022 have been up to, including who raised, who sold and who stalled. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia, Mindtrip, Yanolja and more...

By PhocusWire | October 2, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb rolls out travel map and social connections to drive discovery

By Abby Crotty | September 30, 2026

Airbnb users can now connect with other users on the platform to see where they've stayed and share recommendations. Read More

News / Technology

OpenAI chairman tells travel industry: Do not restrain your AI agents

By Matthew Parsons | September 25, 2026

Bret Taylor, who is also the co-founder of Sierra, urged travel brands to adopt agents to reduce friction, calling agents "remarkable." Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: OutReserve wants to make outdoor travel easier to navigate

By Abby Crotty | September 21, 2026

Founded this year, OutReserve is focused on addressing fragmentation in the outdoor travel space. Read More

News / Online

Guesty acquires Smily to expand in French STR market

By Abby Crotty | September 17, 2026

The financial terms were not disclosed, but Smily founders and a group of its shareholders are reinvesting in Guesty equity. Read More

News / Finance

OTA marketing spend rose again in Q2

By Abby Crotty | September 15, 2026

The travel industry's largest players are still pouring money into marketing, even as AEO becomes more relevant. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb's Chesky outlines monetization strategy

By Abby Crotty | September 10, 2026

While speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference, Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky discussed margin and growth opportunities. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking

By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2026

During a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on Wednesday, Gorin discussed recent AI efforts and future plans for the technology. Read More