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

[Jumoke5]

Hello my name is Jay and I’m a host based in the UK, lovely to meet you all. 😊

[Sophia]

Hello @Jumoke5 from a fellow Briton 🇬🇧 I hope Hosting is going well and I hope see you around the CC! 😊

[Dave1405]

Hey I'm Davy, a host from Amsterdam & i'm looking for a co-host who can help with check-in/check-out and some cleaning for the month of January 2024. I tried the co-host page but I'm not having any luck there (it could be something with my settings, since i would assume there are people who would like to co-host in the amsterdam area), so i thought i'd give it a shot here. Look forward to your feedback. Thank you in advance! Davy

[Sophia]

Hey @Dave1405, sorry to hear that you haven't had any luck with finding a co-host. Have you tried joining the Local Hosts Club? 

You can connect with fellow hosts local to your area. You can share your experiences, exchange valuable knowledge and get advice. Here's the link where you can join: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Local-Host-Clubs/ct-p/en_clubs

I hope this helps! 

[Evelyn1021]

Hi, I'm Evelyn from Nairobi, Kenya. I am new to hosting. I am excited and a bit freaked out to be honest. So far its been interesting but the great experiences leave great memories...and good money as well 😁. Anyone visiting Kenya please don't hesitate to reach out. Come and enjoy the phenomenal weather all year round, the great people, vibrant night life and unforgettable safaris.

[Sophia]

Hi @Evelyn1021,  it can be really overwhelming at first when you're just starting out 😅. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you're not alone in this! There are many different Hosts here, some who have decades, years of experience and some just starting out. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions by starting a conversation here. Your fellow Hosts are super friendly and supportive 😊

[Christine4032]

Hi! I'm Tintin and first time hosting here but been using Airbnb as a traveller for quiet some time already.

I'm an event planner for my family and friends thus organizing and hosting are part of my talents.

I'm hosting my youngest sister's pad in the heart of the Metro Manila in Philippines. Will be glad to be helpful to others and also gain knowledge thru your sharings of hosting experience. 

[Sophia]

Hey Tintin, sounds like Hosting is the perfect role for you! I look forward to hearing more about your journey 😊

[Danielle1655]

Hello! My name is Danielle and I’ve been an STR owner and Airbnb host for one year. My family and I live in the Dallas, Texas area. This past year of hosting has been a truly wonderful experience so far. 

[Sophia]

Hi @Danielle1655, I'm glad to hear that you're having a lovely time Hosting 😊. I hope you share your experiences with the wider community, I'm sure you have lots of advice to share for first-time Hosts!  

[Timothy594]

I'm Timothy, and I have three accommodations in Rowlesburg, WV, in beautiful Cheat Valley. While I'm new to the Community Center I've been an innkeeper since 1982, first in New England and now here.

[Sophia]

Hi @Timothy594, sounds like you have  tons of experiences! I hope you share your wisdom with the wider community, I'm sure many can learn a lot from you 😊

[Omar1170]

Hello, I am Omar from Egypt. I have moved to UAE,Dubai a year ago and I am trying my best to meet new people and have new friends. This is one of the reason I joined Airbnb.

I like reading. I spend so much time doing researches and following topics. It is part of my job and I enjoy it.

I work as a content writer. 

Nice to meet you all. 

[Sophia]

Hi @Omar1170, sounds like you're in the perfect place to connect to your fellow Hosts! I hope to see you around the CC 😊 

[Piotr108]

Hi, I'm Peter from Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱 Glad to be here with you guys 😀 I've been host for half a year now and I'm really enjoying this. I'd like to visit all places in the world but I'm also a tourist in my own city which means I love exploring Warsaw and I do this almost every day. So If you would need any advice in terms of coming to Warsaw, let me know! I know where are the best places to eat pierogi (dumplings) and zapiekanka (no english word for this one) ✋