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.

STR management company Casago acquires much larger — but struggling — Vacasa
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STR management company Casago acquires much larger — but struggling — Vacasa
By Mitra Sorrells | December 30, 2024
Since going public in December 2021, Vacasa has struggled with a drop in inventory and revenue, executive departures and multiple rounds of layoffs. Read More
Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections
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Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections
By Marisa Garcia | December 30, 2024
The importance of authentic experiences and changing perceptions was discussed during a one-on-one panel held at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning
By Mileva Sapic | December 23, 2024
Nowadays handles venue sourcing, negotiations and logistics to make event planning faster and cost-efficient. Read More
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
News / Startups
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024
We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025
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Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024
This new interactive report from Phocuswright equips industry stakeholders with key data and trends needed to navigate the evolving travel landscape.   Read More
How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?
Opinion / Technology
How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?
By Henk Marsman and Annet Steenbergen | December 19, 2024
The EU Digital Identity Wallet can improve identification, streamline travel and enhance convenience for travelers and providers.   Read More
The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024
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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2024
Travel industry mergers, hot startups and news about online giants such as Airbnb and Expedia all made the list of top 10 most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2024. Read More
Kayak's Steve Hafner on strategies for weighing opportunity and risk
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Kayak's Steve Hafner on strategies for weighing opportunity and risk
By Morgan Hines | December 19, 2024
The Kayak co-founder gambles in his own life but is a bit more careful with business decisions, as he explained on Center Stage at The Phocuswright Conference.  Read More
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024
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Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2024
These are the trends and topics in travel that have made headlines in 2024 and that we expect to hear more about in 2025. Read More
Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion
News / Technology
Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 17, 2024
The property management technology company has landed the funding from General Atlantic and previous investor PSG at a valuation of $925 million. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, SITA, Amadeus
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, SITA, Amadeus
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
How increasing professionalization and technology can save STRs from anti-tourism sentiment
Opinion / Technology
How increasing professionalization and technology can save STRs from anti-tourism sentiment
By Frederik Lerche-Lerchenborg - Lavanda | December 12, 2024
Lavanda's CEO argues that professionalization in short-term rentals and technology can improve how rentals are managed and address the anti-tourism sentiment seen in popular destinations recently. Read More
Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead
News / Technology
Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead
By Morgan Hines | December 11, 2024
Much of how we search, book and experience travel has changed since Phocuswright was founded in 1994, and three industry veterans reflect on that evolution and offer ideas on what's to come.  Read More
Vacasa founder launches new vacation rental management company
News / Startups
Vacasa founder launches new vacation rental management company
By Morgan Hines | December 10, 2024
After a few quiet years, Vacasa founder Eric Breon is launching a new property management company, Fairly, with a mission to fix what he calls the "broken" vacation rental management model. Read More
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