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 launches ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ option

By Morgan Hines | August 14, 2025

The short-term rental community voiced concern about the tool’s impact on cancellations, but Airbnb does not appear not concerned. Read More

News / Online

Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need

By Abby Crotty | August 13, 2025

Gen Z is adventurous and spontaneous, and their travel booking preferences reflect these preferences. Read More

News / Startups

India-based Elivaas raises $10.4 million for expansion

By Abby Crotty | August 12, 2025

The luxury vacation rental platform currently operates in 30 Indian destinations, with the latest funding to be used to explore expansion. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025

While numbers improved overall, second quarter results were still tempered by “soft demand” in the United States. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences

By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025

The short-term rental giant said the response has been “overwhelmingly positive,” with experiences and services receiving higher ratings than homes. Read More

News / Online

Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion

By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025

Founded last year, Journey allows travelers to earn AI-curated rewards from independent hotels and rentals. Read More

News / Technology

OYO acquires rental management platform MadeComfy

By Linda Fox | August 4, 2025

MadeComfy secured funding of $10M two years ago and said the investment would go towards expansion across Australia. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia

By Morgan Hines | July 29, 2025

Booking Holdings reported positive results with a rise in room nights, gross bookings and revenue, exceeding its own expectations, despite uncertainty. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia, NextTrip, Amadeus and more...

By PhocusWire | July 25, 2025

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

News / Technology

The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

Industry leaders weigh in on how travel companies can attract AI talent to compete with the tech space, which often incentivizes new hires. Read More

News

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Fora, Amex GBT, Expedia Group and more...

By PhocusWire | July 18, 2025

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

News / Online

Headwinds and tailwinds impacting the European rentals landscape

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2025

Executives from Airbnb and HomeToGo discussed the professionalization of rentals as well as the potential to turn regulations into an opportunity at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More