Alternative Accommodation

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News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Traxo, Mews, Guestline and more

By PhocusWire | July 26, 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

News / Technology

Google no longer removing third-party cookies, new Chrome experience planned

By Linda Fox | July 23, 2024

Travel brands and other e-commerce sellers have been focused on developing first-party data strategies since Google first announced it would put an end to third-party cookies in 2020. Read More

News / Online

Selina facing insolvency, looks for buyers

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2024

Founded in 2014, Selina said its properties are designed to enable millennial and Gen Z travelers to "seamlessly travel and work abroad," by combining accommodations with coworking and recreation... Read More

News / Startups

Indie Campers raises €35M to drive growth

By D.J. Catron | July 18, 2024

Based in Lisbon, Indie Campers was founded in 2013 and won the Innovator of the Year award at Phocuswright Europe 2021's Summit competition. Read More

News / Startups

Landfolk lands €10.3M to expand vacation rental marketplace

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2024

Landfolk is eyeing expansion in southern Europe following its move from its Denmark base into Germany, Norway and Sweden. Read More

News / Startups

Tracking travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q2 2024

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2024

While a handful of companies such as Guesty and Cover Genius have attracted significant later stage funding, most investments in the second quarter of 2024 have been around the pre-seed and seed stage. Read More

News / Online

Bob W plans up to 2,000 apartments through Osborne+Co joint venture

By Linda Fox | July 17, 2024

The funds will be used to acquire and repurpose hotel and office assets into short-term serviced apartments in countries including Ireland, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. Read More

News / Online

Snaptrip Group adds the Hotel Guru to portfolio

By Linda Fox | July 15, 2024

The group, which already counts United Kingdom-based brands including LateRooms and Snaptrip, said the acquisition strengthens “its position in the hotel sector and significantly expands its reach... Read More

News / Startups

Numa Group continues growth spurt with acquisition of Native Places

By Linda Fox | July 9, 2024

Numa Group now manages more than 7,300 rooms and apartments across 34 major cities in 14 European countries. Read More

News / Online

HomeCamper and Campspace merge to create European leader in micro camping

By Linda Fox | July 4, 2024

Peer-to-peer platforms Campspace and Homecamper specialize in camping locations provided by private individuals across Europe with accommodation including yurts, cabins and tents. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.com Group, Sabre, Hostaway and more

By PhocusWire | July 3, 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

News / Online

Education is necessary for travelers to play a bigger role in mitigating overtourism

By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2024

Overtourism and sustainability are inherently linked, a connection more travelers need to be educated about, according to experts at Travalyst, TreadRight and the Turisme de Barcelona. Read More

News / Startups

Top investors in travel tech 2024

By Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2024

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