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.

News / Online

Sonder recovers revenue, hits record RevPAR in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 10, 2022

Sonder reported revenue of $121 million in Q2 2022, up 157% year-on-year and fueled by RevPAR growth. Read More

News / Online

OYO adds European vacation rentals with acquisition of Danish operator

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

OYO's acquisition of Bornholm-based Bornholmske Feriehuse adds more than 730 homes to its DanCenter vacation rental brand. Read More

News / Online

Trivago touts strong second quarter but prepares for slowdown ahead

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

In the three months ended June 30, total revenue at Trivago rose by €49.3 million, or 52%, compared to the same period in 2021. Read More

News / Technology

Holidu subsidiary Bookiply acquires Lohospo and my.IRS

By Mitra Sorrells | August 5, 2022

The merger is an expansion of a long-standing partnership among Bookiply, Lohospo and my.IRS. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 3, 2022

Revenues for Q2 2022 were up 99% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, while room nights booked surpassed 2019 levels. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb posts record Q2 income of $379M on $2.1B revenue

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

Airbnb says growth in “Nights and Experiences booked” and strong daily rates drove revenue up 58% compared to Q2 2021. Read More

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News / Online

How new short-term rental marketplaces are wooing investors

By Jill Menze | August 1, 2022

Triangle Luxury, Here and Nectar are three short-term rental marketplaces designed to simplify the investing process and lower barriers to entry. Read More

News / Online

Digital regulation gets go-ahead in Europe

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2022

Travel companies see a more level playing field and innovation coming out of the European Commission's Digital Markets Act. Read More

News / Technology

PriceLabs gets $30M investment for short-term rental pricing solution

By Jill Menze | July 28, 2022

The capital is the first financing PriceLabs, which grew nearly 3X in 2021. Read More

News / Online

Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions

By Jill Menze | July 27, 2022

TravelNet Solutions hopes to achieve unicorn status in the next four years. Read More

News / Startups

Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2022

The Dubai-based hospitality concept wants to have more than 600 vacation rental units by the end of 2023. Read More

News / Distribution

My Method... How RemoteDream used Impala to fast forward its launch

By Joeri Nanov - RemoteDream | July 22, 2022

RemoteDream curates properties targeting digital nomads with the help of Impala's API. Read More

News / Technology

What’s next for voice in short-term rentals?

By Dana Young - AIPEX Technologies | July 22, 2022

Are we approaching a tipping point where AI will be a normal part of the guest experience in a short-term rental? Read More

News / Online

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia steps back from operating role

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2022

Gebbia says he's making the move to pursue new ventures, including “a complementary product to Airbnb” - and his upcoming role as a new father. Read More