Alternative Accommodation

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Airbnb adds social tools for experiences and updates host capabilities
News / Technology
Airbnb adds social tools for experiences and updates host capabilities
By Abby Crotty | October 21, 2025
Guests can now interact with other travelers they meet on experiences, while hosts can set new cancellation policies and access price tips. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, PriceLabs, Expedia, Trust My Group and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, PriceLabs, Expedia, Trust My Group and more
By PhocusWire | October 17, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Report: The new guest experience economy
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Report: The new guest experience economy
By LG Pro:Centric Stay | October 16, 2025
Competition from luxury hotel brands entering the vacation rental market has made it essential for short-term rental operators to deliver standardized, premium experiences that can scale. Read More
Rapid Fire with Steve Schwab of Casago
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Rapid Fire with Steve Schwab of Casago
By Morgan Hines | October 16, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
Arbio secures $36M in funding to expand rental management platform
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Arbio secures $36M in funding to expand rental management platform
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2025
The funding will be put towards acquisitions, developing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and expansion to new markets in Europe. Read More
The five developments driving the evolution of U.S. OTAs
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The five developments driving the evolution of U.S. OTAs
By Phocuswright Research | October 13, 2025
Amid cooling domestic demand, U.S. OTAs are adapting to a more competitive and uncertain landscape. Read More
Startup Stage: SplitStay wants to help solo travelers split accommodations
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: SplitStay wants to help solo travelers split accommodations
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2025
SplitStay is a travel-tech marketplace that helps solo travelers share accommodations in a secure, transparent and cost-effective way. Read More
AI-powered PMS Boom raises $12.7 million
News / Startups
AI-powered PMS Boom raises $12.7 million
By Abby Crotty | October 8, 2025
The fresh capital will be used for recruitment and to fuel expansion in international markets. Read More
Pacaso secures $72.5M for luxury rentals co-ownership platform
News / Online
Pacaso secures $72.5M for luxury rentals co-ownership platform
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2025
The funding comes on top of a recent $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital which is being put towards a mortgage initiative for co-ownership. Read More
Tracking Q3 travel startup funding
News / Startups
Tracking Q3 travel startup funding
By Linda Fox | October 1, 2025
PhocusWire tracks the large and small travel startup funding rounds in Q3 as well as M&A activity in the space. Read More
Hospitable looks to platform users and employees to raise $1.5M
News / Technology
Hospitable looks to platform users and employees to raise $1.5M
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2025
The company describes itself as a short-term rental super app offering a range of services including automated guest messaging and rate optimization. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cellpoint Digital, Dida, Rome2Rio and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cellpoint Digital, Dida, Rome2Rio and more...
By PhocusWire | September 26, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
OpenAI chairman shares vision on travel’s AI future
News / Technology
OpenAI chairman shares vision on travel’s AI future
By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2025
Bret Taylor, chairman of the board for OpenAI and co-founder of AI startup Sierra, discussed how he uses AI, how it might impact travel intermediaries and more. Read More
Lake.com lands $2.6M for vacation rental discovery platform
News / Startups
Lake.com lands $2.6M for vacation rental discovery platform
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2025
Founded in 2023, Lake.com is betting that travel bookings will be made by AI agents in the future. Read More
The New Age(nts) Trend Series Part 5: Convergence of GenAI with digital Identity
Event / Technology
The New Age(nts) Trend Series Part 5: Convergence of GenAI with digital Identity
September 17, 2025
Join Phocuswright for this series of online conversations exploring the impact of generative AI and autonomous agents on the travel industry. On Demand
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