Alternative Accommodation

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VIDEO: MagicStay - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: MagicStay - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019
Several hundred thousand apartments worldwide can be booked for corporate stays directly in the SBT. Read More
Leavy.co $14 million seed round
News / Startups
Leavy completes $14M seed round, launches travel app for millennials
By Steven Lerner | November 27, 2019
Funding will be used to develop a mobile app that rewards members for renting out their homes while away on a trip.   Read More
VIDEO: Short-term rental sector diversifies as traveler and host preferences evolve
News / Online
VIDEO: Short-term rental sector diversifies as traveler and host preferences evolve
By Mitra Sorrells | November 22, 2019
Panelists from Guesty, Vacasa, Inspirato and Airbnb discuss the future of the short-term rental industry at The Phocuswright Conference 2019. Read More
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News / Online
Hometime raises again, acquires local property management companies
By Linda Fox | November 21, 2019
Consolidation in the short-term rental management market in Australia sees Hometime buy Host My Home and bnb Pal after raising $6 million. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Futurestay
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Futurestay
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
FutureStay is aimed at simplifying bookings, guests and marketing for independent vacation rental entrepreneurs. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Life House
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2020: Life House
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Life House has developed a unique niche as a company that develops, designs, brands and operates boutique hotels with technology that drives direct bookings Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: WhyHotel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2020: WhyHotel
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
WhyHotel blurs the line between hospitality and home by offering newly built luxury vacant apartments to guests. Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb adds checks and balances to Experiences in bid to boost trust
By Linda Fox | November 18, 2019
Further to recently announced initiatives to verify hosts and homes, Airbnb is also planning "trust" upgrades to its Experiences product. Read More
Sounding Off: Rebrands are brave but sometimes don't go far enough
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Rebrands are brave but sometimes don't go far enough
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2019
Perhaps the biggest opportunity to simply run every type of accommodation under the Expedia brand, with the power that its platform has in the marketplace, was dismissed too quickly. Read More
Brand Business - Lish Kennedy of Vrbo
Interview / Online
Brand Business - Lish Kennedy of Vrbo
By Jill Menze | November 13, 2019
Lish Kennedy joined Vrbo as vice president of global brand marketing in August after three years at Etsy in a similar position.  Read More
Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal
News / Distribution
Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2019
The agreement aims to develop “digital applications and loyalty programs” by integrating Accor’s products and services within the Alibaba ecosystem. Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Amiad Soto
Interview / Distribution
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Amiad Soto
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick. Welcome to Amiad Soto of Guesty. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: CertiStay certifies the safety and security of vacation rentals
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: CertiStay certifies the safety and security of vacation rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | November 11, 2019
CertiStay, backed by a team that includes industry veteran Terry Jones, provides safety and security inspections and certifications for short-term rental properties.  Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood
News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019
Will the brands that dominate now still be there in a future still yet to be fully defined? Yes and no. That's why the next era for the digital travel economy promises to be such a thrilling ride... Read More
Expedia blames weak SEO for flat performance, reports $3.56B revenue
News / Online
Expedia blames weak SEO for flat performance, reports $3.56B revenue
By Steven Lerner | November 6, 2019
For Expedia Group in the third quarter of 2019, net income fell 22% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA was flat. Read More
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