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

[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.

[Kapil35]

@Kapil35   Hey everyone, I'm Kapil, Assistant Manager in Global Trade finance by profession under reputed pharmaceutical company. lives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India. I have started Airbnb hosting and surfing for almost 7 months. So far so amazing experience with some nice people whom you to connect.

I love to travel, tried different kinds of food (big time foodie), loves to cook sometimes, playing songs on piano/keyboard music instrument and learn Hindustani classical music (raaga music)

Looking forward to connect you with all and learn something new in this mesmerizing community. 

Cheers

Kapil Gulati

[Rebecca]

Hi Kapil 👋

It's great to meet you and welcome to the Airbnb hosting community. It sounds like you have a diverse set of interests, from your profession in global trade finance to your love for travel, food, and music. I'm curious, have you had any interesting experiences or interactions with guests who share your passion for music or food?

Feel free to share any highlights or ask any specific questions you may have. We're here to support you and help you learn and grow within this amazing community. Cheers to your hosting journey! 🍻

[Kapil35]

Hey Rebecca,

Thanks for your warm welcome in this community. Actually, I am big time foodie explored different delicacies while traveling in different places.

In fact, I have been a part of Couch-surfing community since 2012 (Its cultural exchange hospitality portal where you host/surf or meet some new people in different parts of the world).

In past, I had really amazing experiences in terms of hosting or surfing through Couch surfing. Hence, It is easy to host or interact while hosting in Airbnb.

So far, all experiences were good both in hosting and as a guest in Airbnb.

will let you know if I have any questions in regards to Airbnb!!

Cheers

Kapil Gulati

[Kimarie1]

Hi my name is Kimarie. I'm from the beautiful island of Barbados. I have one wonderful daughter and I'm keenly interested in anything to do with interior decorating. I am a new host with a listing in Coverley Christ Church. Looking for any insight or feedback from the Airbnb Community. 

[Rebecca]

Hi Kimarie 👋

It's lovely to meet you, and welcome to the Airbnb hosting community. Barbados sounds like a beautiful place to call home. As someone passionate about interior decorating, I'm curious to know if you have incorporated any unique design elements or themes into your listing in Coverley Christ Church? Additionally, have you received any valuable insights or feedback from the Airbnb community so far?

Feel free to share your experiences or ask any specific questions you may have. We're here to support you on your hosting journey and help you make it even more special. 😍

[Julia4917]

Hi I'm Julia, and my husband Rod and I have a lovely ground floor apartment near the beach in Lo Pagán, Murcia in Spain. It has a wonderful community pool that is very welcome in the hotter months. We've been hosting since last July and so far we've been blessed with lovely guests. We're pet friendly so have welcomed some gorgeous fur babies too. For us, it's so far so good, long may it last 🤞.

[Rebecca]

Hi Julia and Rod 👋

It's great to meet you both, and it sounds like you have a fantastic ground floor apartment near the beach in Lo Pagán, Murcia. The community pool must be a wonderful addition, especially during the hotter months. Being pet friendly is a fantastic feature, and I'm curious if you have any memorable experiences hosting guests with their furry friends?

Feel free to share any highlights or ask any specific questions you may have. Wishing you continued success in your hosting journey. 🤞

[Connie571]

I am new to having an airbnb in Texas. It’s on a lake and a beautiful stone house with a hot tub. . I have had my place booked just about every weekend for the last 2 months. I have had 11 guest and only 4 reviews which were great and all 4 stars but I am having trouble with people leaving reviews. Any suggestions? 

[Rebecca]

Hi Connie 👋

It's great to hear that your lakefront stone house in Texas has been in high demand and that your guests have been enjoying their stays. Getting reviews from guests can sometimes be a challenge, but it's an important aspect of building your hosting reputation. 
 
It might be worth starting a conversation and asking the Hosts for some support and suggestions 😊

[Linda4666]

Hi!

I'm Linda and we are opening our first AirBnb in KY in  August! 

[Rebecca]

Hi Linda 👋

Congratulations on opening your first Airbnb in KY! That's exciting news. I'd love to hear more about your hosting experience so far. How has the process been for you?

Let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance. Happy hosting! 😍

[Anish311]

Hi All, My name is Anish. I live in Germany and I am originally from India. I have recently listed my beautiful beach house in Kerala, India on Airbnb and am excited to join the community 🙂

[Rebecca]

Hi Anish 👋

Welcome to the Airbnb community and congratulations on listing your beautiful beach house in Kerala, India! That sounds amazing. As a new host, I'm curious to know what inspired you to start hosting and how your experience has been so far.😊

Feel free to share any highlights or challenges you've encountered along the way. If you have any questions or need any assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Happy hosting! 😍