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 and @Rebecca   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! 🙌 

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

[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! 😍

[Sarah6108]

Hi My Name is Sarah, 

I am from Miami, FL. I run a Property Management business and have recently started in the Short Term Rentals. I am happy to be a part of such a thriving community. I look forward to learning and being a part of this amazing community! 

[Paula]

Hello @Sarah6108, we're very glad to have you here! How has your hosting journey been so far? Do you have any specific concerns or questions you'd like to share with our community?

Please feel free to start a new conversation so your post gets more visibility.

Regards 🌟

[Renante0]

I'm Renante (pronounced as re-nan'-tey). I'm from the Philippines and just decided to list my room here in June this year. Looking forward for more interactions!

[Paula]

Hello @Renante0, welcome to Airbnb and to the Community Center 😊

Congratulations on starting your journey as a Host! Have you already welcomed your first guests? I encourage you to start a new conversation with any questions you might have. Our wonderful and experienced Hosts will be more than happy to share their insights.

Looking forward to seeing your posts in our community!

[Gwendolyn68]

Hello! 

My name is Gwendolyn from southside Virginia. 

When I dropped my younger son off at college two years ago, I decided to begin hosting through Airbnb. I was formerly in public school administration and now have a project of setting the Bible to music (Sing the KJV). I give private music lessons, conduct children's choirs, and occasionally throw pottery. 

I have loved treating my guests with the kindness that I would personal friends who come to visit and look forward to being a part of this community.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Gwendolyn68 👋

It's great to hear about your hosting journey and your passion for music and pottery. How has your experience been hosting through Airbnb so far? Do you have any memorable moments or tips to share with other hosts?

Looking forward to hearing more about your hosting adventures! 😍

[Gwendolyn68]

Thank you Rebecca!

In general I have had really great guests, but I had one recently who I felt was not keeping my quiet hours, yet I didn't want to confront her about it. I was unsure of whether to leave a negative review, and then when she left, she asked if I wanted to check to make sure everything was ok. All was in great condition and she said she hoped her music hadn't bothered me. I told her it was kinda loud but partly the problem is the house. I was so glad I had that personal interaction as she checked out, and saw she was a very considerate person. So my tip is to connect with guests if possible, and give people the benefit of the doubt.

[Rebecca]

That's really beautiful @Gwendolyn68 😍 I bet it made a difference to her stay too, having that honest and respectful dialogue. We're only human at the end of the day! 

How have you found hosting these past two years? 😊

[Gwendolyn68]

It's been very rewarding. The biggest thing I've been unsure of is if/how to meet my guests since they have a private entrance to the entire lower level of my home. I thought people probably just want to come have a private place to stay and be left to themselves. However the times I was able to chat with people outside has been really nice and I could make more of an effort to meet them outside if I thought they wanted that! Do you have advice on this?

[BaŞAk10]

Hello , I'm new from Turkey and I wish you all a happy day.

[Paula]

Hello @BaŞAk10,

As a new Host, you might have some questions or comments, so please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐,  asking any questions you have. I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions.

Regards,