New MadeComfy & EatClub Partnership - Gives Each Guests $20 to Support Local Restaurants

MadeComfy is launching a new partnership with EatClub - giving every guest $20 in dining credit to spend at local restaurants when they use Eatclub for the first time. Allowing guests to truly eat like a local while supporting neighbourhood businesses around our 1,200‑plus properties under professional airbnb management. This guest‑first initiative builds on Oxford Economics research showing that Airbnb guest spending is a powerful economic engine for cities and towns in Australia, with $34 out of $100 flowing directly to restaurants, cafes and food venues in the communities where they stay.

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Welcoming EatClub to the MadeComfy experience

From today, guests staying in selected MadeComfy properties will receive $20 EatClub credit to put towards their first meal out in the local neighbourhood. EatClub connects you with thousands of nearby restaurants and bars offering last‑minute deals, often up to 50% off the total bill, so your credit goes even further.

Instead of defaulting to the nearest tourist spot, guests can open the EatClub app, discover quality local venues, and redeem their $20 credit as part of a seamless payment experience via EatClub Pay in supported cities. The result is a better value stay for guests and more consistent demand for restaurants in the communities where MadeComfy operates.

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Why local dining matters for cities and towns

Independent research from Oxford Economics, commissioned by Airbnb, shows how guest spending shapes the real economy of cities and towns. In 2024, Airbnb‑related travel contributed an estimated $20.3 billion to Australia’s economy, equal to around 7 percent of the nation’s tourism GDP and supporting about 107,000 jobs across sectors like food and beverage, retail, and transport.

Crucially, most of the impact happens beyond the accommodation fee. Guests in Australia spent around $16 billion AUD in destinations in 2024, with about $34 of every $100 going to restaurants alone, ahead of shopping, groceries, and entertainment. This neighbourhood‑level spending keeps local cafes open, restaurant staff employed, and small business owners investing back into their communities.

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How EatClub enhances every MadeComfy stay

By integrating EatClub into the MadeComfy guest experience, we’re turning those economic insights into something guests can see and taste on their next trip. EatClub has partnered with more than 3,150 restaurants and bars across Australia that use the platform to fill spare tables and generate sustainable demand with time‑sensitive offers.

Guests simply download the EatClub app, claim an offer at a participating venue nearby, and apply their $20 credit towards the bill, with eligible offers giving additional percentage discounts on food and drinks. For restaurants, this means a steady flow of new diners and less reliance on peak periods, while for guests it means discovering local favourites - from neighbourhood wine bars to family‑run eateries - often just a short walk from their MadeComfy home‑away‑from‑home.

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Example: a night out in your new neighbourhood

Imagine checking into your MadeComfy apartment on a Friday evening in Sydney or Brisbane. Instead of scrolling aimlessly through maps, you open EatClub, find a nearby bistro offering 35% off the total bill, and use your $20 credit to reduce the cost even further. You enjoy a great meal, meet the local team running the venue, and your spend helps keep that business thriving in between the usual weekend rushes.

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Spreading benefits beyond city centres

Oxford Economics has also highlighted that Airbnb is helping tourism benefits reach beyond traditional hotspots, with more than one‑third of Airbnb accommodation spending now occurring outside major cities. As travel demand spreads into regional towns and emerging neighbourhoods, each guest visit brings new spending to local restaurants, cafes, and small retailers that may not have seen this kind of demand before.

By pairing professionally managed homes with targeted local dining credit, MadeComfy and EatClub are helping ensure that this growth remains both guest‑friendly and community‑positive. The more guests choose to eat locally, the more value circulates through the streets, main strips, and hospitality precincts that give each area its character.

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Enjoy local restaurants with MadeComfy x EatClub

At MadeComfy, we want every stay to feel connected to the neighbourhood, not just the property itself. Our new partnership with EatClub gives guests a simple way to try local restaurants & bars with $20 credit, while helping hospitality venues attract new customers to their venues.

Whether you are travelling for business, a weekend away, or a longer city break, your next MadeComfy booking can now come with a built‑in excuse to explore somewhere delicious around the corner. Book your stay, download EatClub, and enjoy supporting local restaurants in the cities and towns you visit - one meal at a time.

Love it add more about what this means for guests and how MadeComfy professionalises this - our guests simply use the code MADECOMFY to receive $20 if its first time user.

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Guests now get an even smoother, better‑value way to eat local with MadeComfy x EatClub: first‑time EatClub users simply enter the code MADECOMFY at checkout to receive $20 off their bill at participating venues. This sits on top of Oxford Economics findings that Airbnb guests already channel a large share of their daily spend into restaurants and cafes, amplifying the positive impact on neighbourhood businesses.

What this means for MadeComfy guests

For guests, this partnership turns a standard night out into a curated local experience with built‑in savings. By using the promo code MADECOMFY on their first EatClub redemption, eligible new users get $20 off the bill when dining on an EatClub offer, subject to EatClub’s usual app terms and venue rules for offers.

Instead of guessing where to go, guests can browse nearby deals in the EatClub app, book into quality local venues, and use their $20 credit to reduce the cost of their first meal in the neighbourhood. This works especially well for longer stays, city‑hoppers, or business travellers who want to explore beyond hotel districts and get a genuine feel for the suburb they’re staying in.

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Turning economic impact into everyday dining

Oxford Economics shows that Airbnb guests in Australia spend on average $320 per day on non‑accommodation items like dining, shopping, groceries, entertainment and transport, with restaurants receiving about $34 of every $100. By adding a $20 EatClub credit for first‑time users via the MADECOMFY code, MadeComfy effectively nudges more of that spend into local, often independent venues that rely on consistent foot traffic.

The result is a professionalised, win‑win loop: guests get a better stay and a better meal at a lower price; restaurants fill spare tables and meet new customers; and the neighbourhood’s hospitality scene captures more of the tourism dollars flowing through short‑term stays.

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MadeComfy is excited to launch a new partnership with EatClub, giving our guests $20 to discover amazing local restaurants - and helping neighbourhood businesses thrive at the same time. Backed by Oxford Economics research into Airbnb’s impact on cities and towns, this partnership turns every stay into an opportunity to eat local, spend local, and support local.

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How it works for guests

We’ve designed this partnership to be as effortless as booking your stay. Here’s how guests can redeem their dining credit:

1. Download the EatClub app and create an account - then use MADECOMFY (new EatClub users only for the $20 benefit).
2. Browse nearby offers from participating restaurants and bars in your area.
3. Claim an offer for a time that suits you, then head to the venue and dine‑in as normal.
4. At checkout, use EatClub Pay (where available) or follow the in‑app instructions, and enter the promo code MADECOMFY to receive $20 off your first eligible bill, subject to EatClub’s standard terms and conditions.

Because EatClub is built for last‑minute, dynamic pricing, guests can often combine their $20 credit with significant percentage discounts - making that first meal in town surprisingly affordable. Whether you’re in for a quick bowl of pasta, a neighbourhood wine bar, or a family‑friendly feast, EatClub helps you find somewhere that matches your taste and budget.​

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Powered by local neighbourhoods - Airbnb Experiences 

Oxford Economics research, commissioned by Airbnb, highlights how powerful guest spending can be for local economies. In 2024, Airbnb‑related travel generated an estimated $20.3 billion in economic activity in Australia, equal to around 7 percent of national tourism GDP and supporting about 107,000 jobs.

Importantly, most of that impact happens beyond the cost of accommodation. Airbnb guests spent around $16 billion in‑destination in 2024, with an average of $320 per day going to dining, shopping, entertainment, groceries and transport. For every $100 spent, roughly $34 went to restaurants alone - more than any other category - demonstrating how central eating out is to the travel experience and to local hospitality jobs.

By giving guests $20 specifically to spend at nearby EatClub venues, MadeComfy is intentionally nudging more of that spend into the cafes, eateries, and bars that line the streets around our homes. It’s a small gesture with a meaningful ripple effect: fuller tables, more shifts for staff, and stronger revenue for independent operators in both major cities and emerging neighbourhoods.

What this means for MadeComfy guests

For guests, this partnership is about more than a discount - it’s about feeling genuinely connected to the place you’re staying. With the MADECOMFY code, first‑time EatClub users can:

• Turn a standard check‑in evening into an instant “date with the neighbourhood”, using $20 credit to try a nearby restaurant.
• Explore venues that locals actually love, instead of relying on generic lists or tourist strips.
• Stretch their travel budget further, especially on longer stays or work trips where dining out is a daily reality.

The MadeComfy x EatClub partnership turns that trend into something tangible:

• Every eligible guest gets a simple, app‑based way to support nearby restaurants with $20 in dining credit.
• Every participating venue gains a new stream of diners at times when they most need extra tables filled.
• Every stay becomes a chance to contribute to the jobs, wages, and small businesses that keep our cities and towns vibrant.
  

Book your next MadeComfy stay, download EatClub, and use the code MADECOMFY as a first‑time EatClub user to unlock $20 towards your first local meal. It’s a simple way to enjoy better food, better value, and better support for the neighbourhoods you love - one plate & one stay at a time.