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 / Online

Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com

By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025

After announcing it was ceasing operations in March, Homelike has since been acquired by housing solutions platform Spacest.com. Read More

News / Technology

Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI

By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025

The leaders of hospitality tech companies Hostaway, Lighthouse and Mews discussed growth strategies and technology developments during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why hospitality technology has a duty to support digital accessibility

By Richie Khandewal - PriceLabs | June 30, 2025

PriceLabs co-founder and president Richie Khandewal discusses the need for inclusive software in hospitality tech. Read More

News / Distribution

Sonder co-founder departs amid completion of Marriott deal

By Linda Fox | June 26, 2025

Francis Davidson co-founded Sonder in 2014 and led it through the pandemic years, an IPO in 2022 and a licensing deal with Marriott. Read More

News / Online

Online travel veterans on travel technology evolution and what's next

By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025

In a special session at Phocuswright Europe, online travel vets Mauricio Prieto and Gillian Tans shared their thoughts on the state of the industry and where it's headed amid the age of AI. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...

By PhocusWire | June 13, 2025

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

News / Technology

Top investors in travel tech 2025

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025

For the second year in a row, we have compiled data on the top venture capital investors in travel technology and asked some of those investors to share details on their strategies and outlook. Read More

News / Startups

Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2025

Nine travel tech startups will now travel to Singapore for showcase presentations at WiT Singapore in October. Read More

News / Technology

How AI is quietly transforming the vacation rental industry

By Matthew Parsons | June 11, 2025

The vacation rental sector is working to optimize AI while also preparing for the next wave of innovation. Read More

Opinion / Online

The future is hybrid: Navigating the ‘length of stay’ challenge in STRs

By Shay Many - Guesty | June 10, 2025

Shay Many, senior director of product management at Guesty, highlights the need for a hybrid approach to LOS pricing. Read More

News / Technology

The top investors in travel tech in 2025

By Linda Fox | June 10, 2025

For the third consecutive year, PhocusWire has tracked the top investors in travel tech as a barometer of the ecosystem's health and a gauge of market sentiment. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...

By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025

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

News / Online

Does Airbnb’s ‘Services’ take unfair advantage of hosts?

By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025

Industry experts have criticized Airbnb’s plan to allow travelers to book hotel-like services on hosts' properties without compensating those hosts. Read More

News / Online

Holidu lands €46M in funding, acquires French rental company Cybevasion

By Linda Fox | June 4, 2025

Germany-based vacation rental company Holidu has announced its latest acquisition along with fresh funding to fuel AI development and further expansion. Read More