Community Center Festival of Hospitality 2023 - get involved!

[Quincy]

Hello everyone,

It's truly remarkable how the essence of hospitality has remained a constant thread throughout history, providing travelers with a welcoming environment and a sense of belonging away from their homes. As hosts, you play a pivotal role in shaping these experiences and creating lasting memories for your guests. 

We have a unique opportunity to come together and celebrate the spirit of hospitality in the Community Center.

From August 29th - September 1st  we will see the return of our 4th annual four-day Festival of Hospitality.

The event will be entirely online, full of great topics and fun conversation. You can revisit last year’s Festival by having a look here: Festival of Hospitality 2022.

By sharing experiences, tips, and knowledge, we can make hosting easier and enrich the travel experiences of guests. Furthermore, we can discuss the challenges you face in providing hospitality and how to overcome them. Whether it's communication barriers, cultural differences, or handling difficult situations, there's always room for growth and improvement.

We do need your help, though, so we would like to invite you to get involved.

Here are two ways:

1. Community Video: “I love hosting because…”

We would like you to record a 10-second video of yourself on your smartphone (or other device if you prefer). All videos will start with you saying “I love hosting because…”. 

We will stitch all the videos together to make our very own community video, which we will share to close out the festival.

 How this works: 

• Start by recording yourself saying “I love hosting because…”
• Record it in landscape mode, by holding your device horizontally. Videos sent in portrait may not be accepted. 
• Ideal video formats: .mov or mp4
• Send your video submissions to airbnb-cc@airbnb.com

If you want some inspiration, check out the video from 2022.

1. Create a detailed topic all about hospitality:

If you would like to create a topic to be included in the week, please comment below or contact me directly to discuss this further. 

We are asking for a maximum of 750 words, which we will translate into all the languages we support here on the CC to share during the Festival. Don’t forget to include some images as well!

Let's use this space to connect, learn from one another, and celebrate the beauty of hospitality. Together, we can foster a strong sense of community and support each other in a shared passion.

Thanks so much,

Quincy

**Deadline for submissions is August 22nd 2023 [Applications closed] ⚠️

*Disclaimer 

By submitting your video to the email address above, you authorize Airbnb to use your media, your first name, profile photo, and city and country of residence in marketing materials to promote Airbnb

[Quincy]

Amazing @Clara116! I will take a look shortly — great to have you onboard ⭐

[Laurelle3]

@Clara116 great to hear from you again . Can't wait to hear or see what you have to tell this year.

[Rachel1200]

Hi Quincy, I would love to get involved with this.  I know I have plenty to contribute about how hosting has enriched my life beyond anything I could have imagined!

[Margaret491]

Hi @Quincy , love to be involved... Ive been working a locksmiths company with Nuki and on security solutions for for SA's and how to integration via booking portals or Chanel managers, would love to do a presentation if possible 

[Quincy]

Hi there @Margaret491! I'll reach out to you shortly with some information 😃

[Marcus566]

I most definitely want to be part of this, when can we see the final work?

[Quincy]

Hello @Marcus566, thank you so much for wanting to be part of the festival! Keep an eye out on your inbox as I will be sending you a message with info 👀

[Soraya19]

Hi Quincy and team! It's nice connecting again 🙂 This is really a great opportunity to create an interesting topic on hospitality. We would love to share our story: Eat, Stay, Love: A Language We All Understand. It revolves around the significance of food as an important element of building trust and connection. Eating together confirms 'the sense of belonging and being part of community.' It is about the beauty of sharing the table. 

[Quincy]

Hi @Soraya19, it's great to see you again! I love the rap that your daughter made in the previous festival 😎

Just so you know, I will be sending you message shortly where I will providing you with some information about the festival.

[Jd49]

Hi there this is actually a great opportunity to connect together. Would love to share our hosting love to the world. 

[Wairimu2]

This is a wonderful idea. Definitely worth participating 💯

[Bree28]

Hi Quincy, this is so awesome! I would love to be involved. I have sent you a private message. Please let me know if you received it? Cheers, Bree.

[Fabia935]

Hey Quincy! Excited for the festival - is it going up today? 🙂  Maybe I'm too early in India time 😄

[Jean174]

I'm wondering too!  Is there a link, a zoom MTG, how do you get in? With thanks,  Jean