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 / Online
Zumper adds $30M in funding to launch short-term rental marketplace
By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022
With the addition of short-term rentals, Zumper claims it is the first real estate marketplace to offer annual, monthly and nightly options. Read More
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News / Startups
Flyway lands $10M to “Airbnb-ify” the second home co-ownership model
By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022
Flyway will use the funds to acquire its first properties in London. Read More
Landing raises $125M to expand flexible-living network
News / Startups
Landing raises $125M to expand flexible-living network
By Kathryn Walson | August 25, 2022
Founded in 2019, Landing is a membership-based network with more than 20,000 listings. Read More
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News / Technology
PriceLabs acquires Rental Scale-Up in push to deliver vacation rental insights
By Jill Menze | August 25, 2022
With Rental Scale-Up, PriceLabs says it will be able to deliver vacation rental business practices and market data insights to the short-term rental industry. Read More
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News / Online
Vacasa appoints ex-Egencia’s Rob Greyber as CEO
By Jill Menze | August 24, 2022
Rob Greyber, who previously served as president of Egencia, replaces current Vacasa chief executive Matt Roberts. Read More
Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability
News / Online
Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability
By Linda Fox | August 24, 2022
The travel industry remains positive despite investor warnings, rising inflation and a looming recession. Read More
Growing a hospitality tech company sustainably and consciously
Opinion / Technology
Growing a hospitality tech company sustainably and consciously
By Vince Breslin - Uplisting | August 24, 2022
Developing hospitality tech platforms sustainably and consciously from the beginning is a win-win approach. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Andes STR buys and manages rental properties for investors
By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2022
Andes STR furnishes, markets and manages the properties, including setting rates, handling customer support and coordinating cleaning and maintenance. Read More
State of Travel Startups 2022: Investors betting on full recovery
News / Startups
State of Travel Startups 2022: Investors betting on full recovery
By Jill Menze | August 22, 2022
Phocuswright's annual State of Travel Startups report finds that investors are betting on a full recovery sooner rather than later. Read More
Casai, Nomah merge for Latin America short-term rental expansion
News / Online
Casai, Nomah merge for Latin America short-term rental expansion
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2022
The combined companies will offer more than 3,000 units in Brazil and Mexico. Read More
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News / Startups
Frontdesk picks up short-term rental units from shuttered WanderJaunt
By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022
Frontdesk has acquired 33 short-term rental units and co-founder Jesse DePinto says there are "potentially hundreds more in the pipeline." Read More
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News / Online
HomeToGo reports revenue increases, strong momentum into Q3
By Linda Fox | August 16, 2022
HomeToGo says it's on target for adjusted EBITDA to break even by 2023. Read More
Guesty grabs $170M as demand for property management software rises
News / Technology
Guesty grabs $170M as demand for property management software rises
By Jill Menze | August 16, 2022
Since its $50 million Series D round last year, Guesty says it has tripled its valuation and doubled its revenues. Read More
The big opportunity for short-term rentals
News / Online
The big opportunity for short-term rentals
By PhocusWire | August 12, 2022
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Awaze and HomeToGo outlined what they see as the biggest opportunities in short-term rentals. Read More
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News / Online
Vacasa raises revenue, profitability guidance after Q2 beats forecast
By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022
Vacasa’s revenue in Q2 grew 31% year-over-year to $310 million and adjusted EBITDA came in at negative $2 million, head of guidance. Read More
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