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 calls for STR policies for renters
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Airbnb calls for STR policies for renters
By D.J. Catron | April 16, 2024
Airbnb announced plans to work with local governments in support of short-term rental rules that will allow renters to earn extra income by sharing their home.   Read More
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024
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Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024
By Linda Fox | April 16, 2024
Phocuswright's Travel Startups Interactive Database shows that after a down year in 2023, funding for travel startups has increased in the first quarter of 2024.   Read More
Guesty raises $130M to accelerate global expansion
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Guesty raises $130M to accelerate global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | April 10, 2024
Guesty said it will use the funding to continue growing, as it expands its offerings to accommodate medium-term rentals, corporate housing and fully serviced stays. Read More
A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995
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A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2024
Watch a visual progression of the quarterly revenues for publicly-traded digital travel companies dating back to 1995. Read More
Sonder faces potential class action and gets “deficiency notification” from Nasdaq
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Sonder faces potential class action and gets “deficiency notification” from Nasdaq
By Mitra Sorrells | April 8, 2024
The Rosen Law Firm announced Sunday it is preparing a class action investigation into allegations Sonder may have “issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.”  Read More
The long-term outlook on short-term rentals: How to thrive in a shifting market
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The long-term outlook on short-term rentals: How to thrive in a shifting market
April 4, 2024
This interdisciplinary webinar bridges macro insights on U.S. travel demand, real estate and hospitality trends with practical financial and regulatory challenges that rental operators deal with on the... On Demand
How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels
News / Technology
How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels
By Morgan Hines | April 4, 2024
 Predictions vary, but generally experts agree generative artificial intelligence - and AI more broadly - will greatly improve the ability of hotels to drive revenue. Read More
Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI
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Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI
By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2024
“All-in-one” travel platform Stippl has received €575,000 in funding as it plans its expansion. Read More
Blueground raises $45 million in Series D funding round
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Blueground raises $45 million in Series D funding round
By Morgan Hines | March 28, 2024
The global operator of flexible, furnished rentals will use the funding to develop technology and advance strategic initiatives. Read More
Apartment subscription platform Landing acquires housing operator Barsala
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Apartment subscription platform Landing acquires housing operator Barsala
By Mitra Sorrells | March 28, 2024
 Founded in 2019, Landing said the acquisition will add more than 1,000 units across 11 U.S. markets to its portfolio. Read More
Putting a spotlight on sustainability in the STR space
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Putting a spotlight on sustainability in the STR space
By D.J. Catron | March 28, 2024
Criticism of Booking.com's “Travel Sustainable” program by regulators in the Netherlands, and the OTA's subsequent decision to prioritize third-party certifications, highlights the need for clear,... Read More
Booking.com drops "Travel Sustainable" program
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Booking.com drops "Travel Sustainable" program
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2024
Booking.com has removed its "Travel Sustainable" badge recognizing properties for sustainability efforts following discussions with the Netherlands Consumer and Markets Authority. Read More
How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces
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How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2024
Travel technology companies including DerbySoft, Journey and Mews are helping hotels and other accommodation providers explore different revenue streams. Read More
Trip.com Group makes additional investment in PMS company Smart Order
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Trip.com Group makes additional investment in PMS company Smart Order
By Mitra Sorrells | March 25, 2024
Also investing in this round is Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, which began working with Smart Order in 2020 and will now expand its offerings for hospitality clients to use its platform... Read More
Marriott tests AI search tool for rental product
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Marriott tests AI search tool for rental product
By Linda Fox | March 22, 2024
The search with artificial intelligence tool is in a test phase initially and was developed in partnership with Publicis Sapient. Read More
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