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.

REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Los Angeles
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Los Angeles
By PhocusWire | May 12, 2020
Differences in year-over-year RevPAR variance for March and April showed that the impact on Los Angeles was less severe than for most major markets. Read More
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News / Online
How digital nomads are staying the course amid the coronavirus pandemic
By Jill Menze | May 12, 2020
Networks that cater to digital nomads are providing ways for travelers to connect both in-person and online. Read More
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News / Startups
Accessible travel startup Handiscover secures €1.6M in grant funding
By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2020
Handiscover will use the funding to develop its online travel agency, which currently lists 35,000 accessible accommodations in more than 100 countries.    Read More
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Airbnb advisor Chip Conley on leadership, liquidity and opportunities in a post-COVID travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells | May 7, 2020
The advisor to Airbnb shared his advice for travel leaders and entrepreneurs during an online event hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center. Read More
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News / Startups
Futurestay announces $2.4M venture round, plans for "runway into 2022"
By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2020
Short-term vacation rental technology provider Futurestay has raised $2.4 million in a venture round. Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb lays off 25% of staff, cuts back investment in hotels, transportation
By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020
As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, Airbnb is eliminating 1,900 jobs and cutting investment across business units. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Boston
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Boston
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2020
Boston started March in better shape than New York across the board, but its downward slope accelerated much more aggressively. Read More
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News / Startups
Frontdesk secures $6.8M Series A, targets longer stays due to COVID-19
By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2020
Frontdesk has secured a $6.8 million Series A round from its existing investors as it aims to provide an alternative to lengthy apartment leases. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - London
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - London
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2020
One concerning factor is London's steep ADR decline may indicate more discounting than merely attributable to share shifts from luxury to midscale and economy chain scale properties. Read More
Scenarios for what the travel industry might be dealing with after COVID-19
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Scenarios for what the travel industry might be dealing with after COVID-19
By Linda Fox | April 24, 2020
For travel companies looking at how and when they might emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, outcome planning is a big part of the equation. Read More
Accor ramps up cost-saving measures as coronavirus outbreak hits
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Accor ramps up cost-saving measures as coronavirus outbreak hits
By Linda Fox | April 23, 2020
The France-based hotel giant announced a 17% decrease year-over-year to €768 million in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2020. Read More
Over a third of consumers have lost money as a result of canceling travel plans
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Over a third of consumers have lost money as a result of canceling travel plans
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2020
A survey from Bankrate gauges level of cancelations in travel and where consumers are turning for refunds. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - San Francisco
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - San Francisco
By PhocusWire | April 21, 2020
Despite being criticized at the time for overreacting, San Francisco's strategy appears to have successfully flattened the curve for San Francisco – a densely populated city with a sizable homeless... Read More
Booking.com, Properly pilot cleaning program for short-term rentals
News / Technology
Booking.com, Properly pilot cleaning program for short-term rentals
By Jill Menze | April 21, 2020
The pilot is designed to help improve the cleaning scores of properties that do not meet Booking.com’s minimum cleanliness threshold. Read More
Luxury rental brand Stay Alfred suspends operations, closes social channels
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Luxury rental brand Stay Alfred suspends operations, closes social channels
By Kevin May | April 17, 2020
The U.S.-based high-end property platform initially suspended operations at the beginning of April, as the coronavirus outbreak took a firm grip on cities across the country and travelers were urged to... Read More
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