New to the Community Center? Introduce yourself here ‌👇

[Bhumika]

Hello everyone! 😊

Welcome to the Community Center! 👋  I'm @Bhumika , one of the Community Managers for our English Community Center along with my lovely team members @Quincy @Paula and @Rebecca   and we are thrilled to have you join us.

Let's kickstart this thread with a little about us Community Managers:

@Quincy : I'm from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 I have been on the Community Center for 6+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love cycling🚲, playing football⚽, and travelling🌏 . I love how dynamic and diverse the Community Center is as we meet Hosts from all around the globe. 

@Bhumika :  🌍 I was born in Gujarat, India 🇮🇳 , and shifted to Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 last year! 📷 I recently realized my love for photography and aesthetics. I love to capture mundane life and candid pictures. 🌆 When I'm not working, you'll find me binge-watching thriller movies or exploring history.

@Paula : I am from Colombia 🇨🇴 and currently living in British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦. I have a passion for Latin American culture (I love to dance 💃) . I've had the opportunity to visit around 20 countries 🌎 and plan to visit many more. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially mountain biking 🚲 and hiking 🏔.

@Rebecca : I'm from Cardiff in Wales originally but being a military child and a veterans spouse, I've travelled and lived in a lot of different places in the UK and Europe. I'm an environmentalist 🌿 and like to minimise my impact on the planet 🌎 as well as volunteering in my local community.  I love sea swimming 🌊 yoga on the beach 🧘‍ and I'm a children's yoga instructor too! 🙌 

Now it's your turn! Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? And is there something special about the location of your accommodation that you'd like to share?

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Warm regards,

Bhumika

[Rebecca]

Hi @Kaltouma0 👋

Warm greetings to you too. It's wonderful to hear about your hosting in Abidjan. Walking by beaches in Abidjan and parks in New Jersey sounds like a great way to enjoy the surroundings.

I'm sorry to hear about the bad experience with a guest and the impact it had on your bookings. As a supportive community, we're here to learn from each other's experiences. Is there anything in particular you would like advice or tips on regarding guest experiences or handling reviews? We're here to help! 😊

[Elma679]

Hello Ma’am Bhumika, my name is Elma Tejada and I’m from Mamburao, Philippines. So new that i just hosted my 4th guests from AirBnb but we had been running my Tourist Inn for 10 years now.  I am also the President of the Tourism Council here and i thought joining this platform wouln not only increase our guests arrival but a chance to be visible in the world market. 
Then my last guests gave me my nightmare. This is why I joined the community center. Been bothered by rude and msbehaved guests, when I didn’t allow them to bring in more guests out of what’s checked in with Airbnb gave me a bad review that isn’t acceptable. Been getting 5star reviews and nice words but this one, and it bothers me.

Thank you and hope to hear from you.

God bless,

Elma

[Rebecca]

Hi @Elma679 👋

It's lovely to meet you. Congratulations on hosting your 4th guests on Airbnb! Being the President of the Tourism Council shows your dedication to providing excellent hospitality.

I'm sorry to hear about the challenging experience with your last guests and the unfair review. It can be disheartening when such situations arise. As a supportive community, we're here to help. Have you encountered any difficult guest situations before? How did you handle them?

We're here to provide advice and support. Keep up the great work, Elma! 😊

[Darren469]

Hey - Darren here from Jamaica. We currently have TWO AirBnB listings and are working on the third. I have a love/hate relationship with AirBnB platform. I love what they've been able to do, but hate how little they prioritize host comfort, safety and instead give the guests the bias. Sometimes I think to come off AirBnB because it is so unfair. Nonetheless, I have managed to regain Superhost status and I am hoping to move forward with the AirBnB platform for a positive year. Our next AirBnB is going to be a tree house, which we are very much looking forward to!

[Bhumika]

Hi @Darren469 , Welcome to the Community Center~ 🌻 

Thanks so much for sharing your candid thoughts with us. I noticed that you've also shared a topic for discussion with other Hosts. Looking forward to read what other Hosts say.

The tree house definitely sounds like an exciting venture 😉 Wishing you all the best through this journey! 

[Darren469]

Hey! Thank you for replying - that was fast. Yes I am looking forward to the tree house.

[Lisa9585]

Hi

I’m Lisa and host a little cottage in Burrill Lake on the south coast of NSW Australia.  I actually live in Sydney and am struggling a little hosting remotely. Any advice would be appreciated. My husband and I love the south coast with its beaches and hiking trails.  We love the peaceful vibe and the great cafes and restaurants 😊 

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[Bhumika]

Hi @Lisa9585 , Welcome to the Community Center! 🌻 Thanks for sharing such a lovely introduction with the community.

Would you like to elaborate a bit on the challenges you're facing while hosting remotely? May be it can help other Hosts to support and share better advices. 

Have you also looked into Co-hosts , who can help you manage bookings and guest communication? 

We'd love to hear more from you! 😊

[Alexis996]

Hello Everyone! my name is Alex and I am from Mexico. I am a Host looking for a community where I can talk and learn from other Hosts close to my area. I Like to go on early morning walks and enjoy socializing. Hope everyone finds themselves well. 

[Bhumika]

Hi @Alexis996 , Welcome to the Community Center 😍 It's so nice to hear about your hobbies! I noticed that you've received amazing 5⭐ reviews from your guests 😋 Are there any hosting tips or strategy that you follow for making a guest's stay memorable? Do you have any advice for new Hosts visiting the Community?

Do you have any specific question that you're interested in asking other Hosts near your area? If so, please feel free to start a new conversation to discuss with other Hosts!

[Alcidia-Maria0]

Hi everyone. I'm Maria Luis. I live on the island of Madeira, situated in the Atlantic Ocean. I'm completely new to hosting. I was raised in Africa and returned to the island 7 years ago. I love photography, arts and crafts, cooking and baking. As a host I'm looking forward to meeting people from around the globe. I was apprehensive at first about starting a business, so it took me a while to get listed. There are still various options to consider but the important thing was to get started. I thought why allow my apprehension to further delay someone's experience of this little piece of heaven on earth which is Madeira😊

[Paula]

Hello @Alcidia-Maria0, welcome to our community and thank you so much for your introduction 😍

As a new Host, you might have some questions or comments, so please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐,  asking any questions you have. I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions.

Regards,

[Eden-Realty-Development0]

Hello, I am from The Woodlands,  Texas (just north of Houston, Texas). I am stepping into my entrepreneurial spirit with a clothing company and non-profit organization.  I am also leveraging the short-term rental arena here with AirBnb as well. I believe in networking and helping others in a community setting.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Eden-Realty-Development0 ,  Thanks for sharing with us about your entrepreneurial ventures 😍 It sounds exciting!  

How has your hosting experience been so far? Are there any specific challenges or successes you’d like to share with the community?

[Kerri309]

Hi, My name is Kerri. My husband David and I host a vacation home in Sandringham (Eastport Peninsula), Newfoundland. We are currently residing in Ontario, with hopes to return to NL soon. This is my second summer season an air bnb host and I must say I really enjoy it. I came to this community chat in hopes of connecting with other like minded individuals, and maybe picking some brains on how I can improve my rental , offering the guests an unforgettable stay.