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 @Sheref0, Welcome! 🎉 Glad to have you here 😊 

[Terrie48]

Greetings everyone. I’m Terrie from Texas in the United States. I’ve been hosting for about a year and still have so much to learn about maximizing my STR. I’m in a coastal community in the summer months were awesome but this winter bookings have been slow. I welcome your insights

[Sophia]

Hi @Terrie48, Welcome! 🎉

I created a post asking the exact same question here 
Do feel free to share your experiences 😊

[Indsin640]

Hello All,

First time Airbnb host. Got my first guest today but didn't realized that have lots of anxiety around how will the place get used and what if something happens....

Any tips are appreciated

[Paula]

Hello @Indsin640, we are thrilled to welcome you to our community. It's great to have you with us as you embark on your hosting journey. 

Feel free to ask any questions by starting a conversation at the following link, where our amazing Hosts will  come with their advice: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

We wish you the best in this new adventure 🌻

[Edidiong0]

My name is Edidiong and I'm excited to be here.

While I don't have a property of my own just yet. I am passionate about hospitality and am eager to contribute to the success of other hosts.I am currently exploring co- hosting opportunities and would love to connect with other hosts.

[Sophia]

Hi @Edidiong0, I love your enthusiasm! 😊

You can join the nearest Local Host Club to 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'm sure you'll find people looking for co-hosts also.

I hope this helps! 

[JERóNIMO11]

Hola a todos,soy JERONIMO RAZO MENDOZA,nací un 20 de noviembre de 1954  en Mexicali,Baja California México y recién,he cumplido 69 años.Estudié medicina en la UNAM y especialidad en GINECOBSTETRICIA.Como especialista,para el IMSS(la mejor institución de salud en México)laboré durante 28 años y a la fecha,jubilado desde el 16 de octubre del 2009.Aparte de ejercer medicina privada,me fascina cultivo de todo tipo de hortalizas y criar aves de corral de todo tipo pues me cuido de no comer alimentos contaminados con pesticidas.Despues de jubilado,he conocido gran parte de mi país,USA,Cuba y China.A la fecha,siempre viajo por  plataforma AIRBNB y desde 2019 he incursionado como anfitrión en AIRBNB,pasatiempo que me ha fascinado e incluso,he invitado a dos de mis hermanas y varias amistades que a la fecha,ya son anfitriones.Mexicali,es una ciudad fronteriza con  CALEXICO,USA, a dos horas de SAN DIEGO  y a cuatro de los ANGELES;  multicultural pues aquí,viven personas de muchos lugares  del mundo,el clima es muy cálido y/o muy frio.Están cordialmente invitados.SALUDOS.

[Paula]

Hola @JERóNIMO11, que gran presentación. Muchas gracias por compartir todos estos detalles con nuestra comunidad 😊

Te cuento que no he tenido la oportunidad de visitar Mexicali, pero México es de mis países favoritos y seguro que en un futuro tendré la oportunidad de visitarlo.

Te cuento que nuestro Centro Comunitario cuenta con foros en 7 diferentes idiomas. Actualmente estás escribiendo en el foro de habla inglesa por lo que muy especialmente quisiera invitarte a participar de nuestro foro de habla hispana. Acá encuentras el link: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

Espero leerte muy pronto allá 👋

[Amad328]

My name is Amad living in LA. I enjoy trying new restaurants and learning everything Los Angeles has to offer! I also enjoy travelling to new destinations and work in the HR space.  

[Bhumika]

Hi @Amad328 , a very warm welcome to the Community!

It is so nice to read more about you. Are there any recent places that you've visited and were awestruck with its beauty?

I recently visited London in the month of September, and it proved to be an amazing solo trip for me. Fun fact alert : this was the very first time I travelled all by myself😝. But it was definitely a great experience to connect with myself as I navigated through the streets of London😍!

[Amad328]

London is an amazing city with all the different historical locations and restaurants I had a great time there as well! 
Morocco is my favorite so far. It’s been a few years but I’d like to travel into Spain to appreciate the architecture. 

[Bhumika]

That sounds great @Amad328 ! Looking forward to continue hearing your travel and Hosting adventures. Keep in touch🌻!

[Dori986]

Hello!  I am from Nebraska and just did my first listing.  I am nervous and excited.  🙂 I’m glad to have a place to share and ask questions.  

Thanks, 

Dori

[Sophia]

Hey @Dori986 Welcome! 🎉  There are many newcomers that feel the same way you do! Feel free to start a conversation here if you have any questions 😊