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.

Will EU’s drive to regulate STRs lead to more data-driven policies?
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Will EU’s drive to regulate STRs lead to more data-driven policies?
By Derek Catron | September 13, 2023
A new report from eu travel tech shows how the greater availability of data could lead to more targeted measures on short-term rentals in Europe.   Read More
Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
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Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023
Consistent accessibility issues such as missing alternative text and unlabeled form fields are barriers to bookings from disabled travelers. Read More
Goboony, Yescapa announce merger, new funding
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Goboony, Yescapa announce merger, new funding
By Morgan Hines | August 30, 2023
Goboony and Yescapa are merging to create one large RV sharing platform with vehicles in more than 10,000 cities across Europe. Read More
Critical tax changes impacting the lodging industry
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Critical tax changes impacting the lodging industry
By Avalara | August 29, 2023
Accommodation platforms, online travel agencies and short-term rental operators are facing greater scrutiny, increased regulation and new tax obligations. Read More
Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023
Airbnb calls new rules a de facto ban against short-term rentals, but others see a sign of what may be coming for the sector.   Read More
How travel startups are having success with crowdfunding
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How travel startups are having success with crowdfunding
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023
Startups Jurny, Your.rentals and Well Traveled used crowdfunding to raise capital and engage their customer communities amid a challenging fundraising environment. Read More
HomeToGo hits revenue highs in the second quarter
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HomeToGo hits revenue highs in the second quarter
By Linda Fox | August 15, 2023
Booking revenues increased more than 8% in Q2 to €50 million compared with €46 million year-over-year. Read More
Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels
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Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels
By Linda Fox | August 15, 2023
Online travel giants Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb increased marketing investment marginally in Q2 as all strive to make the most of direct channels. Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI to vet rental homes
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AI Insights: Generative AI to vet rental homes
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023
Doron Meyassed, co-founder and CEO of rental home provider Plum Guide, shares how the company is boosting efficiency through generative artificial intelligence. Read More
Earnings roundup: Amex GBT, Sonder, Vacasa and TUI Group
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Earnings roundup: Amex GBT, Sonder, Vacasa and TUI Group
By Mitra Sorrells | August 11, 2023
As publicly traded travel companies continue to report their earnings for the three months ending in June, we round up the latest reports.   Read More
Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?
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Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?
By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023
A Texas developer is investing $700 million – with more money in the pipeline – to create a new brand of amenity-rich RV parks suitable for year-round use. Read More
Outdoorsy offers financial support to encourage “glamping entrepreneurs”
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Outdoorsy offers financial support to encourage “glamping entrepreneurs”
By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023
In the last year Outdoorsy has expanded beyond RVs to acquire two campgrounds and to offer other accommodations such as tents, cabins and tiny homes.  Read More
Inspirato gets $25M injection from Capital One Ventures
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Inspirato gets $25M injection from Capital One Ventures
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023
Luxury travel subscription service Inspirato was launched in 2011 and went public via special purpose acquisition company in early 2022. Read More
As rentals mature, so do the services surrounding them
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As rentals mature, so do the services surrounding them
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2023
Safely, a company providing insurance solutions, and Sustonica, a startup seeking to provide properties with an environmental sustainability certificate, are two players helping to professionalize... Read More
Airbnb accelerates supply growth, looks to expand beyond core service
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Airbnb accelerates supply growth, looks to expand beyond core service
By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2023
Airbnb saw its revenue reach $2.5 billion in the second quarter of this year - with more than 115 million nights and experiences booked on the platform. Read More
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