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

[Roger243]

@Bhumika Thank you for the encouragement, no I selected them... There is a great shop here locally sells funny coasters and cards.  Love to stand at the cards and laugh out loud.

My favorite coaster:  "Remember if we get caught I don't speak English and you're deaf".  🙃

How long have you been hosting?

[Ian48599]

Hello my name is Ian, living in USA Iowa, loved to connect with people, I have a lovely please out of the woods to be Airbnb, pleasure to meet you all.  

[Bhumika]

Hi @Ian48599 , Welcome to the Community Center 😍 

A home in the woods sounds like an exciting adventure for your upcoming guests 😉 

Would you like to share with us a favorite photo of your Airbnb listing here ?

What's one of your most favorite part about the listing? 

[Anyale4]

Hello Everyone! So happy Hosts  finally have a voice on Airbnb, hopefully it will translate in Airbnb's policy's which have been geared towards  favoring guests more than anything.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Anyale4 , Welcome to the Community Center! 🌻 You've come to the right spot if you're looking to share your experiences with Hosts and Airbnb.

Do you have any questions for other Hosts or any experiences that you'd like to particularly share or discuss with other Hosts by starting a new conversation? Has there been any guest situation that has been concerning for you?

[Eglantina3]

Hello, 

I am Eglantina, I have been working in the Hospitality Industry for a long period. I have recently joined Airbnb, I really love the platform, it allows you to be in direct contact with the guest, assisting them in all the process. Seeing they appreciate your efforts and enjoy their amazing reviews. 

[Paula]

Hello @Eglantina3 😊, 

Welcome to the Airbnb Community Center, and thank you for sharing your introduction!

Your experience is highly valued in our community, and we would love to see more of your contributions. If you have any specific tips or questions, please feel free to start a new conversation.

Additionally, would you be interested in sharing your opinions on other Hosts' questions? If so, I can tag you in some of those conversations.

Keep me posted!

[Daleen12]

I’m Daleen from South Africa, a proud owner of a mattress factory in Gauteng. I have a deep love for our neighboring country, Mozambique, which is why I own a property there. As someone who is passionate about community work, I believe in creating meaningful connections and making a positive impact wherever I go. 

[Rebecca]

Hi Daleen 👋

It's great to hear about your passion for community work and your love for Mozambique. How has your hosting experience been in Mozambique so far? Have you had any memorable interactions with guests?

Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to know or discuss. 😍

[Such53]

Hi guys! I'm Such (like 'such a nice day') - I'm an R&B/Soul singer @iamsuch  and have been hosting in Baltimore for exactly a month now and loving every bit of it. Glad to be here in the community!

[Rebecca]

Hi Such 👋

It's so nice to meet you and welcome to the hosting community in Baltimore. As an R&B/Soul singer, I can imagine that you bring a unique touch to your hosting experience. What has been the most enjoyable part of hosting for you so far? Have you had any interesting musical conversations with your guests? 🎶

 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Isabella589]

Hello!

I am Isabella, leaving in Brussels and listing a property on beachside in Southern Italy!

Really thrilled to engage in this new adventure as host, and hope to let experience the beauty of my native region, Calabria, to many people.

Hope to get also advices and get inspired from the Airbnb community for suggestions on how improve the stay. Thanks for this opportunity!

[Rebecca]

Hi Isabella 👋

It's wonderful to meet you and congratulations on embarking on this new hosting adventure in Calabria. Your passion for sharing the beauty of your native region is truly inspiring. I'm curious, have you received any valuable advice or suggestions from the Airbnb community that have helped you improve the stay for your guests?

Feel free to share any highlights or ask any specific questions you may have. We're here to support you along the way. Best of luck with your hosting journey!

[Anish311]

Hi, I am Anish, living in Germany, but originally from India. I have listed my beach house (in Kerala, India)  on Airbnb recently and am excited to join the community. 

[Rebecca]

Hi Anish 👋

Welcome to the Airbnb community and congratulations on listing your beach house in Kerala, India. It must be exciting to share your beautiful property with guests. As someone who is originally from India but currently living in Germany, I'm curious to know if you have faced any unique challenges or experiences in managing your property remotely? 😍

Feel free to share any insights or ask any specific questions you may have. We're here to help and support you in your hosting journey.