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.

Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform
News / Online
Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform
By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022
Lavanda’s flexible rental technology optimizes occupancy and revenue for residential apartment blocks. Read More
AvantStay raises $500M to create property company subsidiary
News / Online
AvantStay raises $500M to create property company subsidiary
February 17, 2022
Backing for the move comes via Saluda Grade, which led the round and is a specialist in real estate asset management. Read More
Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019
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Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019
By Jill Menze | February 15, 2022
Despite the continued effects of the pandemic, Airbnb posted record Q4 numbers and said 2021 was the best year in its history. Read More
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News / Online
Evolve nabs $100M to add vacation rental properties
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022
Evolve manages more than 19,000 homes across North America and has now raised $235 million since it launched in 2011. Read More
Top drivers of conversion for short-term renters
News / Distribution
Top drivers of conversion for short-term renters
By Phocuswright Research | February 14, 2022
Even regular short-term rental (STR) users are likely to have a hybrid consideration set, comparing rental options alongside hotels. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Lightly helps travel brands accommodate families
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022
Created by a mother who experienced frustration when traveling with her baby, Lightly provides essential products such as diapers, crib sheets and swaddle blankets for hotels and other travel companies. Read More
Q&A: Sandra Brahn of Vtrips on growth, acquisitions
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Q&A: Sandra Brahn of Vtrips on growth, acquisitions
By Jill Menze | February 14, 2022
Previously at Vacasa, Sandra Brahn joins Vtrips to develop and execute the vacation rental management company’s merger and acquisition strategy. Read More
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Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Vacation rentals are as mainstream as it gets, in many ways
By PhocusWire | February 11, 2022
The cost of a product is now coming into play - the annoying element that providers of many forms of accommodation tend to avoid, as it is a very tangible differentiator between property A or B. Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group closes 2021 with record Q4 profitability
By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2022
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern expresses optimism about 2022, calling it a year for innovation and delivery for the company. Read More
Short-term rentals no longer "alternative" - but how will the sector push on?
Opinion / Online
Short-term rentals no longer "alternative" - but how will the sector push on?
By Vince Breslin - Uplisting | February 10, 2022
These are the factors driving the continued growth of the sector and how the industry can respond to better serve the needs of customers. Read More
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News / Online
Wander raises $20M to grow its luxury rental inventory
By Mitra Sorrells | February 10, 2022
Founded in early 2021, Wander purchases homes and outfits them with extensive work-from-home technology, wellness equipment and a Tesla. Read More
Ten trends shaping contactless tech in travel
Opinion / Technology
Ten trends shaping contactless tech in travel
By Nadav Cornberg - Virdee | February 9, 2022
As we head into 2022, here are some critical areas of focus to consider as brands consider implementing contactless guest experiences.   Read More
Acamp attracts €2.5M, pegs Norway for campsite platform expansion
News / Startups
Acamp attracts €2.5M, pegs Norway for campsite platform expansion
By Linda Fox | February 8, 2022
Acamp launched in 2020 and connects campers to private landowners and companies that want to rent out their land. Read More
Commercial strategy key unlocking revenue potential event listing
Event / Distribution
Commercial strategy key unlocking revenue potential event listing
February 7 2022
This free webinar will provide you with the framework needed to develop a commercial mindset and strategy that gets the best out of your teams by using real-time historical, current and future-looking... On Demand
Is TikTok part of travel's recovery toolbox?
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Is TikTok part of travel's recovery toolbox?
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2022
Travel companies are waking up to TikTok's potential to raise brand awareness and drive transactions. Read More
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