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.

Cozystay adds Chinese properties
News / Online
Niche vacation rental platform Cozystay adds first properties in China
By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2019
Vancouver, Canada-based Cozystay expands its vacation rental platform into China with its acquisition of Oak Properties. Read More
Fragmentation continues to shape the competitive landscape for hoteliers
News / Distribution
Fragmentation continues to shape the competitive landscape for hoteliers
By Diane Merlino | January 23, 2019
This analysis examines how the hospitality industry, from accommodation options to distribution technology, is heating up as external and internal forces ignite change in the sector. Read More
Airbnb and hotel distribution - (almost) one year in
News / Online
Airbnb and hotel distribution - (almost) one year in
By Jill Menze | January 23, 2019
As the Airbnb and SiteMinder deal nears its one-year anniversary, here's an update on how the platform's hotels business is faring. Read More
Startup Stage SBC Travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SBC Travel launches crypto-friendly hotel booking platform
By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2019
SBC Travel is a new online travel agency that accepts cryptocurrency. It is launching with an inventory of 175,000 hotels and accommodation providers in more than 185 countries, primarily powered by... Read More
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News / Online
HomeExchange builds alternative model to take on rentals with Netflix-style subscription
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2019
A subscription service, rather than pay-per-stay, is at the heart of the recently merged rental service. Read More
TripAdvisor talks "holistic" approach to vacation rentals, new integrations
News / Online
TripAdvisor talks "holistic" approach to vacation rentals, new integrations
By Jill Menze | January 18, 2019
A new partnership with software company Guesty is helping TripAdvisor refine its Rentals business. Read More
Outdoorsy 50 million series C
News / Online
Outdoorsy rides off with $50M to expand its RV rental marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2019
Peer-to-peer RV rental platform Outdoorsy has raised $50 million in Series C funding that will be used toward continued international expansion. Read More
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News / Distribution
OYO sees big growth in business travelers, eyes further expansion
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2019
OYO Hotels and Homes continues to build up its business travel segment with the recent addition of a booking service for corporates booking their own trips. Read More
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News / Distribution
RedAwning eyes boost for multi-unit properties through Google Hotel Ads
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2019
Vacation rental specialist RedAwning has launched Google Hotel Ads for the multi-unit properties on its expanding portfolio. Read More
Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019
News / Online
Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019
By Jill Menze | December 31, 2018
Younger travelers are keen to engage with bots and are more likely to be swayed by personalized offers as they head into 2019. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Fallacies and travel: Making sense out of 2018
By Simone Puorto | December 28, 2018
A look at the four most important trends of the year worth saluting. Read More
VIDEO: Hotels and doing the simple things first with tech
News / Technology
VIDEO: Hotels and doing the simple things first with tech
By Kevin May | December 27, 2018
Hotels face battles on multiple fronts - but it's not just the obvious competitive elements that give them the biggest challenges. Read More
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News / Online
AvantStay wins $5M round to grow group booking service for private accommodation
By Kevin May | December 27, 2018
AvantStay has landed a $5 million funding round from large group of investors led by Ballpen Capital. Read More
QOTW: Something about a battle of the platforms
News / Online
QOTW: Something about a battle of the platforms
By Kevin May | December 21, 2018
Quote from Sam Turner and Peter Mansour at Hotelbeds Group, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More
Believe the hype? 14 travel blockchain startups to watch in 2019
News / Technology
Believe the hype? 14 travel blockchain startups to watch in 2019
By Mitra Sorrells | December 20, 2018
Blockchain has been one of the most talked about concepts of 2018 - not least in travel, where its development is touted by some as the future of distribution and security. Read More
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