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.

STARTUP STAGE: Hostshare lets short-term rental hosts trade unbooked nights
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Hostshare lets short-term rental hosts trade unbooked nights
By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2024
Hostshare membership is $395 per year and gives hosts up to 21 nights of stays at other properties just for paying the cleaning fee. Read More
Duve acquires Easyway, boosting AI-driven guest experiences
News / Technology
Duve acquires Easyway, boosting AI-driven guest experiences
By Derek Catron | January 29, 2024
The acquisition will allow Duve to boost AI-driven guest experience management for hotels and vacation rentals worldwide.   Read More
Short-term rentals had up and down year, AirDNA report finds
News / Online
Short-term rentals had up and down year, AirDNA report finds
By Derek Catron | January 25, 2024
Growth in supply outpaced demand, yet the sector saw a record $64 billion in revenues amid high-profile regulatory action.   Read More
How AI is altering travel companies’ C-suites and hiring strategy
News / Technology
How AI is altering travel companies’ C-suites and hiring strategy
By Morgan Hines | January 25, 2024
Travel companies are shaking up their C-suites to adapt to new needs being brought on by generative AI. And the changes go further than creating new roles. Read More
Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024
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
European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act
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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
UAE’s Silkhaus closes multi-million pre-series A financing
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
Airbnb unveils expert council to seek housing supply solutions
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
Growth of global short-term rental bookings slowing as volume shifts to hotels
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
AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M
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
AirDNA moves into short-term rental property management arena with Uplisting acquisition
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
Operto acquires guest experiences tech provider Dack
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
How global consumer trends are impacting travel
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
Mobile accommodation startup Cabana suspends operations
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
Property manager Frontdesk laid off staff amid reports of company closure
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
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