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Optus To Roam Via Airbnb Partnership

Optus To Roam Via Airbnb PartnershipThe partnership will see Optus customers new to Airbnb able to redeem one $50 voucher for any booking over $100, with the voucher available from today.

Australian guests new to Airbnb can also get a free $30 prepaid SIM to use on international roaming when they book a property with Airbnb.

“Providing travellers with a little extra credit before they take off will give them one less thing to worry about,” Rohan Ganeson, managing director, customer, Optus, commented.

“Travel is so exciting, but untangling an overseas mobile plan can be a frustrating experience. We partnered with Airbnb to take down this barrier and help travellers feel like a local as soon as they land.”

The partnership will additionally see “ambitious offers soon to be released”, leading into 2016.

“This news will be a welcome bonus to Aussies heading overseas this Christmas with Airbnb,” Airbnb general manager Sam McDonagh commented.

“Next week alone, more than 25,000 locals will use Airbnb to book their accommodation somewhere in the world. This fabulous partnership will let both Optus and Airbnb customers land on their feet as soon as they touchdown anywhere in the world.”

Eligible Optus customers can get their $50 Airbnb voucher here, and eligible Airbnb guests can redeem their free $30 prepaid SIM here.