Press Releases - 2014 Archives
13 December 2014
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Seeks Host Families for September 2015 Congress & Papal Visit
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 is reaching out to residents from across the Philadelphia Metropolitan region to participate in the “Host a Family” Program. In partnership with global travel company, Homestay.com, this accommodation alternative provides residents within 120 miles of Philadelphia the opportunity to open their homes and offer lodging to visitors from across the country and around the world for the 2015 World Meeting of Families.04 December 2014
First Annual Homestay Index Brings Focus to Emerging Accommodation Market Segment
A comprehensive report on the state of homestays has documented the rapid growth of an emerging accommodation market segment. The Homestay Index explores how the sharing economy—and homestays in particular—are redefining travel from the ground up, and what the future may hold for this and other related forms of lodging.27 August 2014
Homestay.com Launches Affiliate Program
Homestay.com, the premier destination for homestay experiences, today launched the first affiliate program for the homestay marketplace. Websites can now promote homestay accommodations to their customers, allowing their visitors and community members to explore the idea of staying in one of over 15,000 host-present accommodations listed on the site.31 July 2014
Homestay.com Celebrates its First Birthday, Launches Dream Homestay Contest
Homestay.com, the premier destination for homestay experiences, opened its doors one year ago today. To celebrate its first birthday, the company will give away a dream homestay experience to the grand prize winner of the “Hello Homestay” contest.13 July 2014
Want to Live With ABC’s Modern Family For a Few Days? You’re Not Alone
Ever wanted to sleep on the Simpson's couch? Or sit by Tony Soprano's pool? Or prepare dinner with the Fonz in Mrs. Cunningham's kitchen? Of course you have!01 July 2014
Homestay.com Introduces Neighborhood Search
Savvy travelers and urban denizens alike know that a city is more than a collection of diverse people, but also diverse neighborhoods. To help prospective homestay guests more easily discover the right hosts in the right place, Homestay.com has refined its search capabilities to include boroughs and neighborhoods in 19 cities.19 June 2014
World Cup Fans Take Note: Homestay.com Partners with HomestayBrazil, Adds 1,000 New Listings in Host Cities and Across Country
World Cup fans, Brazilians and other visitors now have 1,000 more lodging options across Brazil thanks to growing awareness about homestays and a deal, announced today, with HomestayBrazil.10 June 2014
Dublin-based Global Lodging Aggregator Homestay.com Secures US$3 Million in Funding, Acquires Berlin-Based HomestayBooking
Dublin-based Homestay.com has secured US$3 Million in funding, led by the venture capital firm Delta Partners and supported by Enterprise Ireland, and has acquired Berlin-based entity HomestayBooking, the company announced today.04 June 2014
Homestay.com Builds Lodging Network for Ryder Cup Volunteers
Homestay.com will offer accommodation options to volunteers for the 2014 Ryder Cup, taking place 26-28 September 2014. With more than 1,800 volunteers converging on Perthshire and surrounding localities, the need for affordable temporary housing is high.02 May 2014
Homestay.com Extends Warm Welcome to HouseTrip Hosts
Dublin-based Homestay.com extended a warm welcome today to homeowners and landlords looking for a new home for their host-present, shared lodging listings after HouseTrip announced the removal of private rooms from their listings.28 April 2014
Homestay Accommodations Available for This Summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Homestay.com will offer accommodation options to visitors attending this summer's XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Homestay.com is a new global travel website founded in Dublin, Ireland, by Hostelworld.com co-founder Tom Kennedy and Debbie Flynn, director and founder of Irish Education Partners. Homestays offer travelers a "host present" lodging option, enhancing the travel experience through the hospitality and local knowledge of the host.