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 @Rebecca  and @Elisa  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! 🙌 

@Elisa : I was born in Italy 🇮🇹 and as a lover of unique experiences—from exploring the streets of Rome🇮🇹 , Paris 🇫🇷, and Toronto 🇨🇦 to appreciating timeless art and cuisine—I'm here to blend the old with the new. 

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

[Sophia]

Hi @Elma606, I hope you're well 😊. Thank you for sharing your guiding principle, it's very sweet. What is your highlight for the last 6 years of Hosting? 😎

[Jeannie146]

Good Morning from Butte, Montana! My name is Jeannie and I love historic architecture and there is plenty in Butte,which was once the richest hill on earth!! Yes,  once upon a time. a very heavy black iridescent rock was discovered which soon exposed it’s purpose. It held the precious metal called copper. For many years, Butte supplied the whole world with the critical element needed for electricity and the new inventions of lights and telephone’s … or shall we say “ lights, camera’s action!” I am listing a huge in town venue for weddings and all celebrations! It includes a very big but charming house and a church complete with kitchen, dining/dance hall and off street parking. I wish Airbnb had a venue catagory! Any suggestions for marketing? I put it under castles 

[Sophia]

Hey @Jeannie146, welcome to the Community Center! 🎉
Wow that's a really interesting fact 😮 thank you for sharing it with us! 

That's a great question! Please feel free to start
a conversation asking the wider community for advice here: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

The Community Center is full of wonderful and experienced Hosts that I'm sure will help 😊

[Innocent18]

@Breanna Hello Hi I am Innocent,born in Tanzania & live 🇹🇿 ,I like Animals (🐈🐕🐎🦁) ,safari 🚙🛣,natural🌴🌵🐬🦅🕊 ,Driving 🚗, racing 🏎,  gaming,I  am new to this community  & I  need friends. 

[Breanna]

Extending you a warm welcome on behalf of all the Community Managers,@Innocent18 ‌🤗‌ 

That's quite the incredible list of hobbies you have.  Looking forward to hearing about what inspired you to become a Host!

[Innocent18]

Thanks to you all...I am happy to meet you. @Breanna

I started hosting Because of Profts (Money) & investment,investor's in my city cause there is a lots of wildlife parks and conservation areas  where you can see the wild animals,Dempst rivers in the world Etc so many things. 

[Susan5459]

Hi, I'm a host in LA. I'm trying to connect with other homeowners in the local area. I used to be onsite but am moving for a job. Looking forward to hearing about how hosts are keeping expenses low, satisfying guests, and other helpful tools!  Thanks.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Susan5459 ! A very warm welcome to the Community Center🌻. 

Did you get a chance to view discussions from other Hosts? If you happen to have any questions for other Hosts in the Community, do share them by starting a new conversation by clicking below! I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to connect with you😍!

[Rohit106]

Great to see you and introducing yourself of my country India my mother land.

I am from Dharamshala, Distt. Kangra (Himachal Pradesh)

We had just constructed our Home Stay -Apna Gharonda.

We need a guidance to fullfill the basic needs of Airbnb required to run our Homestay successfully and become the family of Airbnb.

Regards

[Bhumika]

Hi @Rohit106 !! It is so great to see your comment!! I have been to Himachal Pradesh (But Kullu & Manali😆) . Dharamshala has always been on my wishlist but somehow never managed to visit it. But I've heard it is very beautiful!

The name of your home stay is so lovely and meaningfu😍l!! I hope the guests enjoy every bit of your hospitality and all the very best for your journey.

If you have any questions related to Hosting, do share your questions with us by creating a new topic. I am sure our lovely Host members would love to share their experiences and tips with you🌻.

[Rohit106]

Thanks to read your full supporting word. Really blessed.

[Chukwuemeka3]

I was born and raised in Nigeria🇳🇬 and came to the US 🇺🇸 for engineering college and work and now I’m in the energy business and airbnbs in both countries as I’m going back and forth. My hobbies are football ⚽️, sudoku, jet skiing, swimming and traveling (quarterly lol). 

[Breanna]

Welcome to the CC @Chukwuemeka3 🎉
 

[Michelle3873]

Myself & my husband are South African and we love to explore with a bit of style. Wildlife is big on Jeff's list and, Italy is always on mine. My daughter lives in Lake Como with her dad and is starting up a new "Bar" on the lake, which always compels us to want to visit. Next on our list is Istanbul, Turkey. 

We have relocated from the beautiful city of Cape Town to another amazing part of South Africa, The Riebeek Valley in the Swartland. A rural town known for it's Shiraz wine,  filled with incredibly talented artists and people escaping city life. We are loving life here!!

[Breanna]

Welcome @Michelle3873

I love the distinction between your's and Jeff's preferences-- wildlife vs. Italy 😂

Hope you have a great trip to Istanbul when you get around to that next stop on your list!