Roomorama Global Peer-to-Peer Accommodation

Roomorama Global Peer-to-Peer Accommodation

The popular concept of peer-to-peer networking has expanded to the short-term home and apartment rental sector with the Australian launch this week of Roomorama, the world's fastest growing online short-term accommodation platform. Providing stylish and comfortable yet affordable accommodation in urban areas across the globe, including major Australian cities, Roomorama will offer astute travelers the opportunity to experience a -home away from home' on their trip.

At a time of year when many Australians are planning their summer holidays and more than ever travellers are taking advantage of the strong dollar by travelling overseas*, Roomorama will offer a new alternative to staying in a hotel with a portfolio of more than 30,000 properties in hundreds of destinations worldwide, at a wide range of different prices.

The Roomorama concept is based on bringing home-owners and property managers together with travellers looking for a more local experience. The platform allows hosts a safe and standardised system to rent out their properties at a 100% profit, while providing travellers – both business and leisure – the opportunity to stay in affordable chic accommodation in major centres around the world.

'Australians are known for their love of travel, but we're sure that the couch-surfing phenomenon is - in reality - only a viable option for a handful of backpackers. So, we recognised there was a gap for the sophisticated traveller who wants to live like a local, but doesn't want to share an apartment and sacrifice the style, luxury and convenience of staying in a hotel," said Federico Folcia, CEO and co-founder of Roomorama.

'In our experience, many discerning travellers will want to experience the intrinsic style of the country they're staying in by renting an airy apartment in Singapore, a trendy loft in London's West End or a luxurious villa in Bali - all for a fraction of the cost," adds Jia En Teo, co-founder and COO of Roomorama.

Having launched the concept of peer-to-peer short-term rental accommodation in New York two years ago, Roomorama has become an overnight success. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the founders are now keen to establish a presence in Australia. 'This region is only just beginning to catch onto peer-to-peer short-term rentals as a new travel concept and we knew Roomorama would emerge as the leader in a relatively untapped market. Entering Australia ahead of our competitors is a very strategic move," said Federico Folcia.

'With Australian travellers already being in the top 5 of Roomorama's most frequent users, we're confident that the Roomorama user base will grow as rapidly as in the other markets, as travellers are now able to find that -home away from home' that allows them to experience the best of their adopted neighbourhoods while on a holiday or a business trip. Most importantly, this is facilitated through a standardised, safe and secure platform" adds Jia En Teo.

Here in Australia, the company already has a portfolio of 750 properties in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Cairns. Hosts can create a profile with room details and availability dates then wait for inquiries or respond to simple -ShoutOuts' posted by users on the site. Both hosts and guests are also privy to Roomorama's signature Perks Programme, which offers all users local deals and discounts worldwide.

For more information on Roomorama or to enquire about properties to rent, please visit www.Roomorama.com