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.

VIDEO: Imagining a new world for rentals
News / Online
VIDEO: Imagining a new world for rentals
By PhocusWire | October 13, 2021
The emerging trend around digital nomads and the combining work with leisure trips has forced many companies to emerge or rethink how they service customers with new requirements. Read More
Majority of travelers prefer flexible booking
News / Online
Majority of travelers prefer flexible booking
By Phocuswright Research | October 13, 2021
Several behaviors, preferences and expectations shifted in the age of COVID, as travelers had to acclimate to travel in the most unusual state of the world. Read More
Pandemic business travel is different, not dead
Opinion / Online
Pandemic business travel is different, not dead
By Steve Black - Topia | October 13, 2021
Business trips may become more valuable, strategic and appreciated than ever before. Read More
VIDEO: The vital role of tech in alternative accommodations
News / Technology
VIDEO: The vital role of tech in alternative accommodations
By PhocusWire | October 12, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Rentals United CMO Vanessa de Souza Lage explains the core technologies property managers need to thrive. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Vintory helps vacation rental managers grow their inventory
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Vintory helps vacation rental managers grow their inventory
By Jill Menze | October 12, 2021
Vintory claims it is the first and only company to focus exclusively on helping vacation rental managers grow their inventory. Read More
VIDEO: The state of short-term rental startups
News / Online
VIDEO: The state of short-term rental startups
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2021
What has COVID-19 done to the scene? Are opportunities still there for newbies to consider, and will investments continue to roll in? Read More
VIDEO: RVs as the niche opportunity in alternative accommodation
News / Online
VIDEO: RVs as the niche opportunity in alternative accommodation
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, RVShare vice president of product Melissa Fortenberry discusses the surge in interest in the peer-to-peer RV rental service. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hotel Engine to offer Sonder inventory to business travelers
By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | October 7, 2021
Hotel Engine has added short-term rental provider Sonder's inventory to its offerings. Read More
VIDEO: Change is everywhere in alternative accommodation
News / Online
VIDEO: Change is everywhere in alternative accommodation
By PhocusWire | October 7, 2021
Not only is the sector now a mainstream form of accommodation but it has proven to be one that is at center of fundamental discussions around what is hospitality. Read More
Holiday travel is happening: Here's what marketers need to know
From Our Partners / Distribution
Holiday travel is happening: Here's what marketers need to know
By Google | October 6, 2021
While consumers remain cautious, the industry is in a better place than it was a year ago, and travel marketers have much to look forward to as vaccination rates climb and travelers emerge from... Read More
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News
Hospitality tech provider Jurny raises $9.5M
By Mitra Sorrells | October 5, 2021
Founded in June 2020, Jurny says it will use the funding to accelerate global expansion of its Jurny Virtual solution.   Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: Rentals On The Rise
News / Online
PhocusWire Pulse: Rentals On The Rise
By PhocusWire | October 4, 2021
For our sixth PhocusWire Pulse event this year, we focus on rapid progress in the development of the alternative accommodation sector.  Read More
VIDEO: Sizing up the market as a rental newbie
News
VIDEO: Sizing up the market as a rental newbie
By PhocusWire | October 4, 2021
It wouldn't have been plain sailing as a vacation rental startup in 2020 - even before a global pandemic hit every corner of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Read More
Travel expected vs. booked - the current reality
News / Distribution
Travel expected vs. booked - the current reality
By Phocuswright Research | October 4, 2021
Travelers still indicate that they are hesitant to fly compared to pre-pandemic times, but more than two in five anticipate traveling by plane in 2021. Read More
Hotels can afford to be greedy as 2021 enters its final quarter
Opinion / Distribution
Hotels can afford to be greedy as 2021 enters its final quarter
By Carolyn Corda - Adara | October 4, 2021
Predictable travel behaviors of the past are no longer and hotel marketers have formed a habit of attracting the bookings that they can in the short term, in case something changes in the future for the... Read More
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