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

[Yusuf-Turan0]

I'm not new to Airbnb; I've been using it for 5 years. However, I am new to this community because I have also started hosting guests now. For the past 3 years, I have been organizing large conversation clubs with foreigners coming to Istanbul. I gather with 50 foreign and local friends for days of camping, games, fun, and excursions. I really enjoy communicating with people. 

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[Bhumika]

Hi @Yusuf-Turan0 ! Welcome to the Community😍. It is so nice to know more about you!

How are you enjoying your hosting journey?

[Lorenda1]

Thank you!

It’s slow, and my first hosting was a trial for the books, 😅. I felt obligated to accommodate bad behaviour to stay in business. Are guests of guests allowed in a property clearly listed for two? All in all, great experience that ended well, though I wish I’d been firmer.

For example, I encourage no shoes inside my rooms and offer indoor slippers/sandals to guests. I wasn’t successful at enforcing this rule. 

How would you advise me (in general) for future repeats? And are there any tips for getting frequent bookings, 😅 with fewer reviews and hosting?

Medaase 🙏🏾.

Lorenda

[Julie6220]

@Lorenda1 oh yes no shoes! especially upstairs.

[Patricia4463]

Hello, My name is Patricia and I am from New York but my Airbnb is in Florida

[Rebecca]

It's great to have you here with us. You've come to the right place as we're here to support you!
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Ian45372]

Hi Everyone! My names Ian from New Zealand! My partner and I are ex dancers/performers and lived in London/Europe for nearly 20 years! Living back in New Zealand now and have just listed for the first time! Feeling a little nervous but also excited! 

[Rebecca]

It's great to have you here with us. You've come to the right place as we're here to support you!
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[David11533]

I'm from Arequipa - Perú. My passion are the business. I have the opportunity to travel around the world. Now in my extra times I rent my properties. I like this community. I appreciate it a lot.

[Rebecca]

It's great to have you here with us. You've come to the right place as we're here to support you!
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Ed424]

Hi I’m Ed from Australia, at Otford just south of Sydney on the Coast. I’m coming back to hosting after a couple of years outsourcing. I’ve been a host since 2016. 

[Rebecca]

It's great to have you here with us. You've come to the right place as we're here to support you!
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Dilanka1]

Hello there, Im Dilanka .I am new to this community.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Dilanka1 

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!  😊

[Nicole-Jhoselin0]

Hi Rebecca! 
This is Nicole from Uyuni, Bolivia. I listed my space (apartment) a month ago and has received amazing reviews so far! 
I have some questions and if someone is from Bolivia we can help each other if possible! 

Many greetings from the largest Salt Flat in the world!