Alternative Accommodation

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LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairs
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LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairs
By Linda Fox | June 2, 2023
Research from Booking.com reveals that 80% of U.S. LGBTQ+ travelers say they must consider their safety, up from 65% in 2022. Read More
Phocuswright debuts updated interactive travel data tool
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Phocuswright debuts updated interactive travel data tool
By PhocusWire | June 2, 2023
Known as Phocal Point, the platform makes it easy for users to create custom interactive charts and interpret travel data by segment, channel, device, region and country.   Read More
Blueground acquisition builds on monthly, furnished rentals network
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Blueground acquisition builds on monthly, furnished rentals network
By Derek Catron | June 1, 2023
Acquiring Nestpick sets up Blueground to launch an exclusive partner network of more than 18,000 curated, third-party furnished apartment providers around the world.   Read More
Hostaway raises $175M for vacation rental tech expansion
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Hostaway raises $175M for vacation rental tech expansion
By Linda Fox | May 31, 2023
Hostaway, which launched in 2016, plans to put the funds towards recruitment, strengthening customer service and further growth, with acquisitions potentially in the cards. Read More
3 reasons why working with a cloud partner helps travel businesses
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3 reasons why working with a cloud partner helps travel businesses
By DataArt | May 29, 2023
Migrating to the cloud is an essential aspect of digital transformation for travel companies, but the journey can be difficult for businesses due to a lack of technology experience and increased... Read More
HostGPO raises $6M to fuel expansion efforts
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HostGPO raises $6M to fuel expansion efforts
By Derek Catron | May 26, 2023
Navitas Capital led the round alongside Omnia Partners. Also investing in the round are 75&Sunny, Brian Lee and PAR Capital Ventures. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Innovative travel products from around the globe
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Phocuswright Europe 2023: Innovative travel products from around the globe
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2023
Hear from leaders from Expedia Group, Fliggy, HometoGo and Wego about innovative products that are driving the travel industry forward. Read More
Earnings roundup: HomeToGo, MakeMyTrip
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Earnings roundup: HomeToGo, MakeMyTrip
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2023
HomeToGo and MakeMyTrip report their Q1 2023 and full-year 2023 earnings, respectively. Read More
How Expedia is thinking about growth in vacation rentals
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How Expedia is thinking about growth in vacation rentals
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2023
Tim Rosolio, vice president for vacation rental partner success at Expedia Group, talks about inventory pressure, technology gaps and more flexible cancellation policies for vacation rentals. Read More
Travel tech founders consider effects of bank failures
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Travel tech founders consider effects of bank failures
By Kathryn Walson | May 16, 2023
Travel tech CEOs offer advice to founders as a string of recent bank failures in the U.S. has raised concerns about funding for travel startups. Read More
Expedia Group launches OneKeyCash for partners
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Expedia Group launches OneKeyCash for partners
By Kathryn Walson | May 12, 2023
The new rewards currency is intended to target the 83% of consumers who travel too infrequently to earn status or meaningful rewards. Read More
Kasa Living expands into single-home vacation rentals
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Kasa Living expands into single-home vacation rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2023
The company is adding luxury single-family homes to its portfolio of properties that primarily includes apartment-style accommodations. Read More
Sonder CEO expresses optimism as free cash flow improves in Q1
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Sonder CEO expresses optimism as free cash flow improves in Q1
By Mitra Sorrells | May 10, 2023
Sonder's revenue in the first quarter of this year came in at $121 million, up 50% compared to Q1 2022.   Read More
Airbnb's Chesky on GPT-4 being right for travel
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Airbnb's Chesky on GPT-4 being right for travel
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2023
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he felt the plugin interface was not right for travel but he has high hopes for GPT-4. Read More
HomeToGo launches OpenAI-powered curated search
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HomeToGo launches OpenAI-powered curated search
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2023
HomeToGo’s first "Mode" is AI Mode, which enables anyone planning travel to receive personalized recommendations via OpenAI's GPT technology. Read More
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