Alternative Accommodation

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Vacasa focuses on fixing “elevated homeowner churn,” CFO steps down
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Vacasa focuses on fixing “elevated homeowner churn,” CFO steps down
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023
In the first three months of this year, Vacasa’s gross booking value reached $521 million, up 5% year-over-year. Read More
MadeComfy scores $10 million for expansion and tech development
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MadeComfy scores $10 million for expansion and tech development
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023
Investment in the Australia-based company was led by Commencer Capital with MC Fiduciary, BridgeLane Capital and private investors also participating. Read More
Short-term rental startups, investors talk market growth
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Short-term rental startups, investors talk market growth
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023
Funding is becoming harder to come by but some are breaking through with ongoing investor appetite in the vacation rental market. Read More
Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays
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Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays
By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023
Airbnb's latest update includes a relaunch of private rooms with new enhanced host and property details, total price displays and a clear description of checkout chores in the listing. Read More
Guesty acquires marketing and distribution solution StaySense
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Guesty acquires marketing and distribution solution StaySense
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2023
This marks Guesty's fourth acquisition since it raised $170 million in Series E funding last August. Read More
Vacasa receives notice of potential Nasdaq delisting
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Vacasa receives notice of potential Nasdaq delisting
By Kathryn Walson | May 1, 2023
Vacasa said it “intends to monitor the closing bid price of its stock and assess potential actions to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, which may include a reverse stock split.” Read More
How more travel companies make “magic” with ChatGPT
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How more travel companies make “magic” with ChatGPT
By Derek Catron | May 1, 2023
We've gathered information from more companies that are integrating ChatGPT, including Hospitable which is using it to respond to guest messages.   Read More
Sonder at risk of delisting from Nasdaq
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Sonder at risk of delisting from Nasdaq
By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023
The company has 180 calendar days – by Oct. 18 – to get in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or it could be delisted. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Airbnb on growth and challenges
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Phocuswright Europe 2023: Airbnb on growth and challenges
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2023
Airbnb was bullish about 2023 in its recent earnings despite ongoing issues facing the short-term rental segment such as rising inflation and the war in Ukraine. Read More
Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?
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Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?
By Mike Coletta - Phocuswright | April 24, 2023
We have entered very difficult territory for fundraising in travel, and the days of easy money are over (at least for now). Read More
Kindred, Holiday Swap attract $15M investment rounds
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Kindred, Holiday Swap attract $15M investment rounds
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2023
The investment in Kindred was led by New Enterprise Associates with participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Caffeinated Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Outset Capital. Read More
Bob W enters German market with acquisition of Charly Hospitality
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Bob W enters German market with acquisition of Charly Hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | April 20, 2023
The Helsinki-based company said it expects to operate more than 40 properties across Europe by the end of 2023. The company currently operates 27 apartment hotel and co-living properties. Read More
Spot2Nite RV platform lands $3M to fuel expansion
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Spot2Nite RV platform lands $3M to fuel expansion
By Kathryn Walson | April 19, 2023
The Louisiana-based company was founded in 2019 by a family of avid RVers to “end the time-consuming … single-source booking routine prevalent throughout the campground community.” Read More
Your.Rentals raises €2.15M to enhance vacation rental platform
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Your.Rentals raises €2.15M to enhance vacation rental platform
By Kathryn Walson | April 18, 2023
The startup plans to use the funds to expand its team and “accelerate the development of its all-in-one solution for small property managers, agencies and hosts.”  Read More
Airbnb Experiences
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Airbnb pauses new Experiences after predicting growth
By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023
The pause comes a year after CEO Brian Chesky called Airbnb Experiences a “massive, massive opportunity” and a “big area of investment in the coming years.”  Read More
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