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

Hotels should "adjust the model" in Airbnb battle

By Jill Menze | December 7, 2017

"Airbnb is coming for our kids," hospitality and nightclub legend Ian Schrager has cautioned the industry in a major speech this week. Read More

News / Startups

Tech rental ecosystem grows: MyVR lands $6.1M

By Kevin May | December 6, 2017

MyVR is the latest company to capitalize on the emerging sub-network of services around providing services to private accommodation sellers. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup investments rise (but low level deals fall)

By Kevin May | November 30, 2017

Travel technology and online startups have raised a massive $15 billion since 2013 across 1,300 deals - yet the climate for investment is changing. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: HomeAway on new eras in technology

By Kevin May | November 29, 2017

One of the most thought provoking talks during The Phocuswright Conference came courtesy of John Kim, president of HomeAway. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Modern life lessons for travel startups

By Kevin May | November 20, 2017

Joel Cutler was once described, rather grandly, as the godfather of online travel capital. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb usage slowing, OTAs should seize opportunity

By Kevin May | November 13, 2017

Adoption of Airbnb has started to flatten sooner than some analysts have expected, with online travel agencies tipped as likely beneficiaries. Read More

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