Alan Clarke

Alan Clarke is CEO of Homestay.com, a Dublin-based firm pioneering new ways to enjoy experiential accommodation choices through a "host-present" homestay model. The company also provides the Homestay Manager software to homestay agencies and host families worldwide.

Articles by Alan Clarke

• The rise of experiential lodging

  Monday, April 07, 2014

  As the travel industry embraces the "collaborative economy" with sites like Airbnb and Homeaway giving travelers local lodging options never before available, the homestay concept is also evolving. Once purely a study-abroad concept, homestays are becoming a mainstream travel option for anyone seeking a more immersive accommodation experience.