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.

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News / Startups
Second-home ownership startup offering "hotel-like" stays raises $30M
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2023
Fractal Homes is starting with properties in the United Kingdom and says it provides its owners with “hotel-style management and maintenance.” Read More
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News / Online
Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia gain ground in U.S. app downloads
By Kathryn Walson | January 6, 2023
Apptopia says Expedia's app downloads nearly doubled year-over-year to 16.6 million and it, along with Vrbo and Booking.com, benefited from slowing growth for Hopper and Airbnb. Read More
Top travel industry predictions for 2023
News / Online
Top travel industry predictions for 2023
By Kathryn Walson | January 3, 2023
As we begin 2023, executives in the travel industry describe the developments they foresee in the next 12 months.  Read More
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News / Startups
Startups Lucia and BLCK forge ahead with scholarship backing
By Kathryn Walson | December 23, 2022
Samella Watson and Grace McBride talk about how the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship, including access to The Phocuswright Conference, has helped them shape their startups. Read More
HomeToGo unveils curated search, readies TV marketing push
News / Online
HomeToGo unveils curated search, readies TV marketing push
By Linda Fox | December 21, 2022
The company says HomeToGo Modes will enable travelers to browse properties based on individual priorities and interests including price or one-off properties. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Video: Rezme - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By Kathryn Walson | December 21, 2022
Rezme's Cherry is a browser extension app and mobile app that intercepts users on online travel agency websites and redirects them to property websites. Read More
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News / Online
How travel is rebounding in Asia without China
By Kathryn Walson | December 20, 2022
In the panel “Around Asia: Hello, New World,” key players in the industry discuss their observations and predictions for the region, including the takeoff of autonomous vehicles, electric aircraft and... Read More
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News / Technology
Blockskye, Arise and Dtravel on blockchain in action for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2022
Blockchain-based travel systems are no longer a "someday" but are being used today. Executives from three companies using this technology explain the benefits. Read More
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News / Online
AirDNA predicts continued recovery for U.S. vacation rentals
By Kathryn Walson | December 13, 2022
Forecasts may fall short of the dramatic recovery that short-term rentals experienced in 2021 and 2022, but they often outpace 2019 levels. Read More
Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious
News / Startups
Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Early stage rounds in particular have been highlighted as impacted by the more conservative approach from investors who, perhaps stung by the pandemic, turned to startups with a proven market fit. Read More
STR U.S. over Europe
News / Online
U.S. overtakes Europe for largest share of rental bookings
By Phocuswright Research | December 12, 2022
Phocuswright finds Europe’s loss in share of short-term rental bookings will be exacerbated by economic and war concerns, as well as increased regulatory restrictions in important markets. Read More
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News / Online
Hospitality execs on competing with rentals, driving more loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | December 6, 2022
In a session at The Phocuswright Conference, hospitality executives say they need to better understand consumer wants and needs – and to communicate more effectively about why their properties are the... Read More
Oyo restructuring India
News / Online
OYO restructures to scale up hotels and homes business
By Kathryn Walson | December 5, 2022
The India-based company is adding 250 employees to partner-relationship management and business development teams. Read More
Le Collectionist scores €60M for luxury rentals expansion
News / Online
Le Collectionist scores €60M for luxury rentals expansion
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2022
Highland Europe led the investment in the Paris, France-based business with a number of business angels and private investors also involved. Read More
AltoVita lands $9.5M in funding for corporate accommodation platform
News / Startups
AltoVita lands $9.5M in funding for corporate accommodation platform
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2022
The round, which is led by Novum Capital Partners and Fifth Wall, will go towards further expansion with a goal of delivering 2.5 million properties by the end of 2023. Read More
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