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.

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HomeToGo advances Interhome acquisition as regulators clear Hotelplan deal

By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2025

The news comes after the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) greenlit Dertour Group’s planned acquisition of Hotelplan Group. Read More

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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2020?

By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2025

As part of our Travel Tech Flashback series, we took a look at 2020, otherwise known as the year that changed travel forever. Read More

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How much opportunity is there for STR ancillaries? Experts weigh in

By Morgan Hines | August 22, 2025

Executives from Safely and Interhome highlighted the lucrative potential of ancillaries for STRs during a studio interview at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

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Saudi Arabian vacation rental platform Gathern lands $72 million

By Abby Crotty | August 21, 2025

Founded in 2017 and based in Riyadh, Gathern said the funding will help increase local and regional expansion. Read More

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Kasa raises $40M to invest in technology, AI

By Morgan Hines | August 19, 2025

Kasa, formerly known as Kasa Living, raised $70 million in Series C funding in 2023. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Navan, Qatar Airways and more...

By PhocusWire | August 15, 2025

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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