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.

Airbnb takes aim at NYC a year after “failed” STR regulations
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Airbnb takes aim at NYC a year after “failed” STR regulations
By D.J. Catron | September 6, 2024
Hotel prices and rents in New York are both up a year after the city cracked down on short-term rentals, prompting Airbnb to call for changes to the law.   Read More
Host & Stay receives £10.5M to support “buy-and-build” strategy
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Host & Stay receives £10.5M to support “buy-and-build” strategy
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2024
With the backing of Growth Partner, Host & Stay’s “buy-and-build” strategy will have immediate momentum, starting with the company’s acquisition of Airhost For You and Norfolk Holiday Properties. Read More
Life House spins out revenue management tech as Diamo
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Life House spins out revenue management tech as Diamo
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2024
Diamo is focusing on providing revenue management technology for small independent hotels and will continue to be supported by Life House initially. Read More
Boom launches AI-driven PMS for short-term rentals
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Boom launches AI-driven PMS for short-term rentals
By D.J. Catron | September 3, 2024
The platform functions as what Boom calls an “AiPMS” — capable of automating sales, operations, maintenance, review analysis and reputation handling. Read More
Travalyst begins standardization for accommodation certification suppliers
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Travalyst begins standardization for accommodation certification suppliers
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2024
The organization has defined three initial criteria, including publicly available standards and third-party audit, by which to measure the compliancy of accommodation certification suppliers. Read More
How embracing a creator mentality can bolster travel marketing
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How embracing a creator mentality can bolster travel marketing
By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2024
United, Hostelworld, Ryanair and other travel brands are cultivating a persona on social as engaging with audience has become a practical requirement for success for travel brands - and entertaining... Read More
Booking.com’s U.S. managing director on growth plans, STRs and marketing
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Booking.com’s U.S. managing director on growth plans, STRs and marketing
By Morgan Hines | August 27, 2024
Booking.com’s partnership with rapper Ludacris is its latest in a string of celebrity tie-ups. The marketing effort is more complex than a flash in a pan, according to Ben Harrell, U.S. managing... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Hotels.com, Hospitable and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Hotels.com, Hospitable and more
By PhocusWire | August 23, 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
Besty AI lands $1.5M to drive guest communications platform forward
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Besty AI lands $1.5M to drive guest communications platform forward
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024
The funds will be used for further growth with plans to enhance platform and double the size of the team in the next few months. Read More
Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
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Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2024
“Stays by Alaska Vacations” is the airline's latest expansion of the airline's travel product offering and tie-up with its loyalty program. Read More
Hostfully unveils AI messaging function
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Hostfully unveils AI messaging function
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2024
The tool, announced Wednesday, is meant to cut down the time property managers use to address guest inquiries. Read More
Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding
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Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2024
Sonder, which has faced challenges recently including a delisting from the Nasdaq and job cuts, will have access to $146 million to drive growth as well as help with the integration of its... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Holibob, RedAwning, Cloudbeds, AirDNA and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Holibob, RedAwning, Cloudbeds, AirDNA and more
By PhocusWire | August 16, 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
Meet the 10 winners of the 2024 Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch
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Meet the 10 winners of the 2024 Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | August 15, 2024
The next round of the competition will take place at WiT Singapore, October 14-16, where the audience will select the People's Choice winners in the Seedup and Scaleup cateogories. Read More
Short-term rentals feeling pinch of overtourism backlash
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Short-term rentals feeling pinch of overtourism backlash
By D.J. Catron | August 15, 2024
While strict new regulations in New York, Barcelona and others pose threats, the STR industry sees hope in more balanced approaches in Valencia and the European Union.   Read More
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