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 / Startups

Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2024

Travel investors Derive Ventures and Inovia share insight on the funding landscape for 2024 with additional perspective from travel startups. Read More

News / Online

European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2024

The European Commission has asked Booking.com and others for information as it determines whether the companies are complying with rules of the Digital Services Act that went into effect in November. Read More

News / Startups

UAE’s Silkhaus closes multi-million pre-series A financing

By Derek Catron | January 18, 2024

The Dubai-based proptech startup raised the undisclosed financing from San Francisco-based Partners for Growth. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb unveils expert council to seek housing supply solutions

By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2024

In recent years Airbnb has been criticized for causing a reduction in supply and an increase in cost of rental housing in cities where it operates. Read More

News / Online

Growth of global short-term rental bookings slowing as volume shifts to hotels

By Phocuswright Research | January 16, 2024

Travelers have experienced the peaks and valleys of the STR segment and overall find themselves in a more discerning place. Read More

News / Startups

AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M

By Morgan Hines | January 9, 2024

Lokalee plans to accelerate its product development and its expansion into European markets with the new funding. Read More

News / Online

AirDNA moves into short-term rental property management arena with Uplisting acquisition

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2024

Financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. Uplisting founder Vincent Breslin will remain involved as a founder and advisor. Read More

News / Technology

Operto acquires guest experiences tech provider Dack

By Linda Fox | January 8, 2024

The acquisition of Dack follows Operto's acquisition of VRScheduler in 2021 and STAYmyway in 2022. Read More

News / Distribution

How global consumer trends are impacting travel

By Linda Fox | January 8, 2024

We look at how Euromonitor's global consumer trends are playing out in the travel industry. Read More

News / Startups

Mobile accommodation startup Cabana suspends operations

By Derek Catron | January 4, 2024

The Seattle-based startup, which rented high-tech camper vans to offer travelers a “hotel-on-wheels” experience, has started the sale process. Read More

News / Startups

Property manager Frontdesk laid off staff amid reports of company closure

By Mitra Sorrells | January 3, 2024

Short-term rental startup Frontdesk, which managed over a thousand furnished apartments in the United States, has reportedly laid off its 200-person staff after failing to raise more capital. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024

As Phocuswright analysts look ahead, they share a myriad of predictions for 2024 including some regarding business travel, pricing and much more. Read More

News / Online

Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024

Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More

News / Online

Travel Tech Association’s Chadwick on issues, strategies for policy advocacy

By Mitra Sorrells | December 22, 2023

Laura Chadwick became president and CEO of the Travel Technology Association in October 2022. This fall the organization added a new membership tier to attract startups and smaller companies. Read More