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.

My Method... How Getaway used email marketing to boost metrics across the board
News / Online
My Method... How Getaway used email marketing to boost metrics across the board
By Will Crocker Hay - Braze | July 27, 2021
With the travel industry in recovery mode, businesses are driving growth by investing in customer engagement. Read More
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News / Online
Travelzoo sees revenues climb, driven by North America
By Linda Fox | July 26, 2021
Travelzoo's Europe business is still lagging at 48% of 2019 revenues. Read More
VIDEO: The next chapter or a new tale for a travel giant?
News / Online
VIDEO: The next chapter or a new tale for a travel giant?
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2021
Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia for Business, shares her vision for what comes next in a discussion with Phocuswright's Lorraine Sileo. Read More
OYO secures $660M loan, keeps focus on post-pandemic growth
News / Online
OYO secures $660M loan, keeps focus on post-pandemic growth
By Kevin May | July 19, 2021
The India-based company initially secured the agreement in May this year for the Term Loan B, a financial mechanism whereby the amortization is set for between five and eight years. Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: Tracking the journey for women founders in travel
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2021
Three women who have created travel companies discuss their personal experiences and the role of gender in the industry at large. Read More
A smart revolution: Will the tech boom last in short-term rentals?
Opinion / Technology
A smart revolution: Will the tech boom last in short-term rentals?
By Sean Miller - PointCentral | July 16, 2021
Will property managers keep adopting new tech and refining their tech stacks? Or is there a saturation point? Read More
VIDEO: Road.Travel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Road.Travel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2021
Establishing a new industry standard for car travels with curated routes and connecting travel destinations to in-car experiences. Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2021: Price discount, theme announced
News / Online
Phocuswright Conference 2021: Price discount, theme announced
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2021
Now is travel’s renaissance as it wakens to greater energy and bright possibilities – a time to engage with colleagues, customers and partners with fresh perspective. Read More
Airbnb partner Migo taps NoiseAware for noise-monitoring solution
News / Technology
Airbnb partner Migo taps NoiseAware for noise-monitoring solution
By Jill Menze | July 7, 2021
Migo, developed by real estate software provider RealPage, offers property managers a suite of integrated services that enable smart access control, cleaning services and noise monitoring. Read More
Stayfolio raises $4.5M to expand upmarket accommodation platform
News / Online
Stayfolio raises $4.5M to expand upmarket accommodation platform
By Kevin May | July 6, 2021
The company was founded in 2015 and provides a combination of luxury vacation rental properties and rooms from boutique hotels properties. Read More
The new rules for acquisition, experience and loyalty in travel
Opinion / Online
The new rules for acquisition, experience and loyalty in travel
By Ericka Podesta McCoy - Resonate | July 2, 2021
As brands navigate which consumers are likely to book a quick overnight over versus who’s itching to jump on a plane to cross the country, or even overseas, it will be critical to target messaging based... Read More
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News / Startups
JetBlue Technology Ventures invests in short-term rental analyst Transparent
By Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2021
JetBlue Technology Ventures says the financing aligns with its goals of “reimagining the accommodation experience” and providing startup-led innovation for JetBlue. Read More
Inspirato to go public via SPAC merger with Thayer Ventures
News / Online
Inspirato to go public via SPAC merger with Thayer Ventures
By Kevin May | July 1, 2021
The company has more than 385 upmarket vacation homes on its books and works with 500+ hotel and resort partners to provide inventory for its membership program. Read More
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Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Dori Stein of Fornova
By Mitra Sorrells | July 1, 2021
Dori Stein is one of the founders of hotel distribution intel service Fornova and has been CEO since 2015. Read More
VIDEO: Myth or reality - What’s really changed in travel?
News / Online
VIDEO: Myth or reality - What’s really changed in travel?
By Jill Menze | June 30, 2021
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, CarTrawler's Aileen McCormack and Trivago's Axel Hefer debate what travel will look like as the industry emerges from the pandemic. Read More
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