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 / Startups

Nectar nets $25M credit facility to help rental operators

By Linda Fox | September 6, 2022

The startup plans to use the financing to provide short-term rental owners and operators with advances on their cashflow. Read More

News / Online

OTAs see marketing efficiency improvement in Q2

By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2022

Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb all increased their marketing spend in Q2 of this year compared to 2021, but it decreased as a percentage of revenue. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: Moliving’s solar-powered mobile suites enable off-the-grid travel

By Kathryn Walson | August 30, 2022

Moliving's mobile suites are engineered to harvest enough solar energy to be fully independent from the power grid. Read More

News / Online

Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships

By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022

With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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