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 / Distribution
Q&A: Marriott Vacations Worldwide on digital strategy
By Jill Menze | July 18, 2022
Marriott Vacations Worldwide EVP and chief brand and digital strategy officer Lori Gustafson explains the company's digital-first approach to timeshare. Read More
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News / Online
Vrbo outranks other OTAs as most downloaded travel app
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Vrbo had 10 million downloads in the first half of 2022 – the same amount it had in all of 2021. Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: Mobee Travel helps people with disabilities travel around the world
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2022
Executives from Mobee Travel explain the comprehensive services the startup provides for people with accessibility needs. Read More
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News / Online
Short-term rental demand hits record levels in U.S.
By Kathryn Walson | July 11, 2022
Demand for short-term rentals in the U.S. is projected to climb an average of 20.3% from 2021 to 2022. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: TrustedHousesitters - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
By PhocusWire | July 11, 2022
TrustedHousesitters is a subscription platform connecting people looking for pet care with pet sitters looking for travel. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Better spaces, better tech drive experiential hospitality
By Jason Fudin - Placemakr | July 8, 2022
Brands that provide tech-enabled services in spaces designed to meet the new needs of customers will drive loyalty and growth into the future. Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb partners with 20 destinations for new “live and work anywhere” initiative
By Mitra Sorrells | July 6, 2022
Airbnb has selected 20 destinations that will receive landing pages on the platform that are intended to serve as a “one-stop shop” for remote workers. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Minoan helps accommodations rethink the product experience for guests
By Jill Menze | July 5, 2022
Minoan partners with boutique hotels and upscale rental properties to transform their guests’ stays into native shopping experiences. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Why a recession would be a boom for vacation rental supply
By D. Brooke Pfautz - Vintory | July 1, 2022
The growth of short-term vacation rental supply will not only be accelerated by individual homeowners, but also from an influx of institutional investors. Read More
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News / Technology
Cloudbeds acquires guest engagement solution Whistle
By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2022
This is the third acquisition by Cloudbeds since last November when it raised a $150 million Series D round. Read More
Return of direct bookings leads to greater ownership
Opinion / Technology
Return of direct bookings leads to greater ownership
By Eric Pace - Dtravel | June 24, 2022
Direct bookings align with the consumer demands that are driving the shift to web3. Read More
Booking.com on mobile app usage, consumer trends
News / Online
Booking.com on mobile app usage, consumer trends
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Booking.com's Arjan Dijk about shifting consumer habits and providing a contextual experience. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Stay Open turns empty buildings into pod hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2022
Stay Open creates pod hotels in vacant or underutilized office and retail space, while contributing proceeds to help unhoused people. Read More
Airbnb highlights unique properties through funding campaign
News / Online
Airbnb highlights unique properties through funding campaign
By Linda Fox | June 22, 2022
The company is providing $100,000 each to 100 people to create a unique property. Read More
In The Big Chair - Marcus Rader of Hostaway
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Marcus Rader of Hostaway
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2022
Marcus Rader has been steering Hostaway, a specialist in vacation rental property and channel management, since 2016. Read More
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