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

Airbnb to launch hotel interface

By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025

Brian Chesky’s discussion of a hotel feature on the Airbnb app follows a fee structure change that positioned the company to compete with online travel agencies. Read More

News / Online

STRs peg increasing occupancy rates and revenue as priority No. 1

By Abby Crotty | September 17, 2025

STR operators are increasingly utilizing property management systems to improve their efficiency, data from Guesty shows. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire Pulse LIVE STREAM: A New Traveler Experience

News / Online

Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform

By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025

Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host ecosystem” to monetize services for hosts. Read More

News / Technology

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2025

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Read More

News / Technology

Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?

By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2025

The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly making waves. Read More

News / Online

OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025

OTAs are looking to drive efficiency as they diversify from performance marketing to other channels, including social and AI-powered search. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Oracle, Radisson and more...

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2025

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

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program

By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025

Journey was founded in 2024, helping luxury travelers earn rewards when booking with boutique and independently owned properties. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb seems set up for hotel expansion, competition with OTAs

By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2025

The short-term rental giant may be gearing up to take on OTAs, but its recent fee structure shift may negatively impact its hosts. Read More

News / Online

STR company UnderTheDoormat Group raises $7 million

By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2025

The funding will be used for international expansion and to support development of its technology platforms, namely PMS Hospiria and B2B accommodation platform TrustedStays. Read More

News / Startups

Dubai-based hospitality startup lands $1.8 million

By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2025

Currently operating across several Dubai neighborhoods, Seraya secures long-term leases from property owners and then renovates and furnishes spaces. Read More