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 @Sophia 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 🏔.

@Sophia : Born and bred in the UK 🇬🇧 but my roots are Bangladeshi 🇧🇩. I love cats 🐱, enjoy eating crisps (also known as chips) and enjoy baking 🍪. I also love travelling ✈️  I have worked in Community ever since I graduated and to put it lightly, people are my passion! 💖

@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

[Sophia]

Welcome  to the CC @Nya2072 🙌🏽

It's only natural to feel like that and perfectly normal 😊

Feel free to join this discussion where fellow newbie hosts are sharing their feelings about starting their hosting adventure 🎉

[Carlita6]

Hey I’m Carla home owner in tulum I became property manager in the area and now taking care of house and guest to make them live unforgettable moment in tulum. I become super host du to my reactivity to answer to guest and by offering clean space look like the picture shared. 

im leaving in Montreal for summer time and I would love to help host to have 5 review and full house alll the year long 🙂 

if you need someone serious who’s taking care of your house and your guest reach me I would love to meet you 🌞

[Bhumika]

Hi @Carlita6 , a very warm welcome to the Community 🌻 

It's really nice to read that you're interested in helping Hosts to have great reviews and amazing stays all year long. Do you have any tips and advice for new fellow Hosts, about how to attract guests and market their Airbnb listing? Your tips could be really beneficial to the new and experienced Hosts visiting our Community.

On a side note, If you would like to share more of your hosting experiences, we'd like to invite you to start a new conversation with fellow Hosts to share your amazing journey!

[Danielle1774]

Hi everybody!

im Danielle from the Swiss Alps 🇨🇭 in the mountain region of Valais-Switzerland. Brand new host but frequent traveler myself.

my apartment is ideal for hiking or biking or horse riding in summer

and so close to various ski resorts for fun winter sports: 10mn from Anzere, 25mn from Crans-Montana and an easy train ride to Zermatt or many other ski resorts.

several thermal baths are also nearby for relaxing after your trip.

if coming to Switzerland is your dream then I’d be happy to let you enjoy my apartment (4 pers. max, animals welcomed)

first question: do you know any French 🇫🇷 speaking group based in Switzerland?

thanks in advance

have a great day

[Rebecca]

Hi @Danielle1774 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. 

It sounds like you've got a wonderful place and full of exciting activities to do locally, and surrounded by nature 😍 If you have any particular questions about hosting or your listing, feel free to start a conversation!  😊

There are Local Host Clubs so it might be worth popping there to see if there's a group near you. 
 
Rebecca 🌟

[Ea7]

Hi Everyone! My husband Ian and I are excited to join the community as new hosts. We live in San Diego (Del Mar) and have a new vacation home in beautiful Lake Lure, North Carolina. We look forward to sharing our experience and learning from everyone. Cheers! EA (Edith Ann) and Ian

[Bhumika]

Hi @Ea7 & Ian, Welcome to  the Community Center 🌻  So excited to hear from you! We hope the summer keeps you busy with amazing guests and bookings 😉 

What aspect of hosting are you most excited about diving into first?

[Rachel2948]

Hello, my name is Rachel my home in the mountains of northern Tuscany has recently gone live on Air b and b while I have an apartment in Lucca. I would love advice on how people further promote their property. My husband died 10 months ago so I really need to make what was supposed to be our forever home work. X

[Bhumika]

Hi @Rachel2948 , Welcome to our lovely community! Your stunning country cottage retreat sounds like a beautiful and perfect vacation getaway for guests. 

I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I really hope hosting can bring you some comfort and joy. Wishing you all the best and sending all the love and warmth your way. 💖🌻

If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach us in the Community Center Rachel! We're always here for you 🌻 

[Fritzly0]

Hello all! I am Fritzly Decime , I am currently based in the US. I’m currently hosting in Malaysia, I spent a few months there and fell in love with the country. I am in the process of moving there full time. Happy to be here and I’m looking forward to sharing my experience and learning from everyone!!! 

[Paula]

Hello @Fritzly0, what an interesting journey! 😊

What made you fall in love with Malaysia? I’ve heard many incredible things about the country, but I haven’t had the opportunity to visit yet.

We’d love to hear more about your adventure 🚀

[Fritzly0]

Hello @Paula !! 
i love traveling, I was toured SE Asia for 6 months. I went to Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. The food in Malaysia is definitely one of the things that stole my heart, it is peaceful, I love how accessible good organic food is, fresh fruits, coconut water in every corner. I grew up in Haiti so I felt right at home . I felt very safe as well. 

[Hilda250]

Hello!  I'm Columbine (I always go by my nickname - I love gardening) and I live in Vergennes, Vermont!  I'm just getting started, but there are so many reasons to visit here, from the Addison County Fair to skiing to hiking, and my place is also convenient for traveling nurses working in Burlington, Middlebury, and Ticonderoga.  Mine is a simple place for a nonsmoker who is not allergic to cats (I have one) and is not traveling with a pet.  Hoping to make some new friends!

[Rebecca]

Hi @Hilda250 👋

It's great to meet you. ! huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

Hope to see you around soon! 

[Charlotte1398]

Hi, I am Charlotte and we live in Northern VA,  just outside of Washington DC, USA. We have a gorgeous log home on 14 acres in the Blue Ridge Mtns, right next to the Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, VA. We are new to the short-term rental market and have a lot to learn! Thanks!