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.

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News / Technology
Travel tech pros put sustainability behind economy as key challenges for 2020
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020
A Travel Technology Europe survey highlights economic uncertainty as the greatest challenge facing the industry - but sustainability and climate change follow close behind. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe - the 2020 theme: Travel's Next Era
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2020
Phocuswright Europe is a place where online travel's smartest audience connects to share ideas, debate topics and showcase what's next. Read More
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News / Online
H2O Hospitality adds $7M in funding to sustain quarterly revenue growth
By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020
The new round will be used to support the company’s fast-growing working capital needs.   Read More
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News / Technology
Wishbox secures $2.5M to help property managers win upsells
By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020
The company says the funding will be used to accelerate global expansion and to develop more opportunities for property managers to offer value to their guests.   Read More
OYO acquires TUI's rental tour operating business
News / Online
OYO acquires TUI's rental tour operating business
By Kevin May | February 3, 2020
The move comes as part of a sale that began in December 2019 when Germany-based E-Domizil acquired Wolters Reisen from TUI Group for an undisclosed fee. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
By Steven Lerner | February 3, 2020
OffWeGo is a student-centric solution addressing the large information gap while students are traveling on university-sponsored programs. Read More
As web cookies fade, travel brands must create a robust identity strategy
Opinion / Online
As web cookies fade, travel brands must create a robust identity strategy
By Charles Mi - Adara | January 31, 2020
Recent announcements and others expected in the coming months could diminish cookie volume online - so travel brands need to evaluate new methodologies for personalization and consumer insights. Read More
How technology and eco-friendly practices are helping short-term rentals go green
News / Online
How technology and eco-friendly practices are helping short-term rentals go green
By Jill Menze | January 31, 2020
Along with other corners of the travel sector, the short-term rental industry is starting to steer its attention toward sustainability efforts as players take stock of their impact on the environment... Read More
The convergence of smart travel, smart stays and smart cities
Opinion / Technology
The convergence of smart travel, smart stays and smart cities
By Michael Driedger - Operto | January 30, 2020
The answers to smarter travel are also the answers to smarter cities and smarter systems. By making simple planning choices we can create a "smarter" outcome. Read More
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Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: At Ease simplifies short-term rentals for military and federal travelers
By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020
At Ease Rentals Corporation is a platform that provides short-term lodging for federal employees and military members on official travel. Read More
Sounding Off: Hipmunk's demise is a lesson to all
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Hipmunk's demise is a lesson to all
By PhocusWire | January 17, 2020
As cold and neutralized by PR as a company could muster, SAP Concur may well have summarized the history of Hipmunk in one sentence. Read More
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News / Distribution
Future IPO a "strong possibility" for SiteMinder as it lands fresh funding
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020
SiteMinder lands significant fresh investment valuing the company at around $762 million and the prospect of a public listing in the future. Read More
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News / Online
Boutique apart-hotel brand Locale captures $11M to spur expansion, production innovation
By Steven Lerner | January 15, 2020
The company says it will use the funding to invest in digital product innovation, hire executive-level talent and expand operations into new cities.   Read More
Why the short-term rental industry needs to pay attention to niche sites
Opinion / Online
Why the short-term rental industry needs to pay attention to niche sites
By James Burrows - Rentals United | January 14, 2020
For the short-term rental industry to reach new customers, get new business and elevate revenue, niche sites are worth taking seriously. Read More
VIDEO: A reality check on investments and startups in travel
News / Startups
VIDEO: A reality check on investments and startups in travel
By Kevin May | January 10, 2020
In a wide-ranging and no-holds-barred interview conducted during The Phocuswright Conference 2019, Chris Hemmeter of Thayer Ventures shares some home truths about the sector and the investment world... Read More
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