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.

Sounding Off: Travelers may have other goals than doing the right thing
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Sounding Off: Travelers may have other goals than doing the right thing
By PhocusWire | April 9, 2021
The best hope that anyone can have right now is that people will actually come through on the industry's desire to capitalize on pent-up demand AND do so in a way that at least illustrates signs of a... Read More
VIDEO: Membership is the highest form of travel loyalty
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VIDEO: Membership is the highest form of travel loyalty
By PhocusWire | April 9, 2021
Bryan Rand, president at Vacation Innovations, believes that private accommodation, hotels and timeshares are ideally placed to nurture customers to become loyal members. Read More
Guesty acquires MyVR as consolidation continues in short-term rentals
News / Technology
Guesty acquires MyVR as consolidation continues in short-term rentals
By Jill Menze | April 8, 2021
With MyVR, Guesty says it “effectively makes the company the largest short-term rental property management platform worldwide.” Read More
Bob W tops up seed round with €6M for apartment rental concept
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Bob W tops up seed round with €6M for apartment rental concept
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2021
Bob W plans to develop its technology stack and add further apartments following its latest investment. Read More
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News / Startups
Short-term rental noise-monitoring solution NoiseAware raises $8M
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2021
The company will use the capital to accelerate product innovation, expand internationally and explore markets beyond short-term rentals. Read More
VIDEO: Bringing loyalty to travel's hottest sector
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VIDEO: Bringing loyalty to travel's hottest sector
By PhocusWire | April 5, 2021
While the sector is not new by any means, brands are still unsure of the best way to gain loyalty from their guests and ensure they have the attention of travelers every time they consider a new trip. Read More
Sounding Off: Airbnb isn't a community - it's a business
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Airbnb isn't a community - it's a business
By PhocusWire | April 2, 2021
The real test of the company comes from hereon with its quarterly figures, strategic initiatives that boost them and destroying the competition. Read More
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Vrbo targets Airbnb “Superhosts” as rental competition heats up
By Jill Menze | April 1, 2021
Vrbo is offering experienced short-term rental hosts increased visibility through its new Fast Start program. Read More
In The Big Chair - Patrick Andrä of HomeToGo
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Patrick Andrä of HomeToGo
By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2021
Patrick Andrä is the co-founder and CEO of HomeToGo, a search engine for vacation rentals with more than 250 employees. It also operates the Wimdu and Tripping.com websites. Read More
Webjet invests $4.1M into blockchain startup LockTrip
News / Technology
Webjet invests $4.1M into blockchain startup LockTrip
By Jill Menze | March 31, 2021
As part of the deal, Webjet has agreed to a second optional tranche of $4.2 million for a total of $8.3 million. Read More
How the pandemic has impacted Airbnb supply
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How the pandemic has impacted Airbnb supply
By Jill Menze | March 30, 2021
According to AirDNA, Airbnb lost 5% of its total listings from January through June of 2020. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Staze is a last-minute booking app for holiday rentals
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Staze is a last-minute booking app for holiday rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2021
Founded in February 2020, Staze is targeted to spontaneous travelers who want to book stays starting within two weeks. Read More
VIDEO: The “not stupid” way to achieve loyalty in hospitality
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VIDEO: The “not stupid” way to achieve loyalty in hospitality
By PhocusWire | March 29, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire’s Pulse: Loyalty For The Long Haul event, CitizenM’s Lennert de Jong says loyalty in hospitality is all about the physical experience. Read More
Mint House secures investment for corporate travel rental platform
News / Startups
Mint House secures investment for corporate travel rental platform
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2021
Mint House, a rentals for corporate travel concept, previously announced $15 million in funding in May 2019. Read More
VIDEO: Why loyalty programs are still relevant
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VIDEO: Why loyalty programs are still relevant
By PhocusWire | March 25, 2021
Phocuswright analyst Mark Blutstein has carried out a study into what consumers think about loyalty programs and what type of rewards and engagement they want from their favorite brands. Read More
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