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Hello everyone! ๐
Welcome to the Community Center! ๐ 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 ๐ณ๐ฑ I have been on the Community Center for 6+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love cycling๐ฒ, playing footballโฝ, and travelling๐ . I love how dynamic and diverse the Community Center is as we meet Hosts from all around the globe.
@Bhumika : ๐ I was born in Gujarat, India ๐ฎ๐ณ , and shifted to Toronto, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ last year! ๐ท I recently realized my love for photography and aesthetics. I love to capture mundane life and candid pictures. ๐ When I'm not working, you'll find me binge-watching thriller movies or exploring history.
@Paula : I am from Colombia ๐จ๐ด and currently living in British Columbia, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ. I have a passion for Latin American culture (I love to dance ๐) . I've had the opportunity to visit around 20 countries ๐ and plan to visit many more. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially mountain biking ๐ฒ and hiking ๐.
@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 ๐ฟ and like to minimise my impact on the planet ๐ as well as volunteering in my local community. I love sea swimming ๐ yoga on the beach ๐งโ and I'm a children's yoga instructor too! ๐
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
Hi Everyone
I am Georgeene, and I live in the beautiful Lake District in the UK. My 2 properties are located in Windermere. We have a stunning mountains and lakes to explore and we are now a World Heritage Site. I'm looking forward to learning lots of helpful tips to support us on this Airbnb journey!
Hi @Georgeene0 , your listing location sounds absolutely stunning, especially with its mountains and lakes! ๐
Have you found that being a World Heritage Site has increased interest and bookings for your properties? What has been your favorite part of hosting so far? Would you like to share one of your favourite photo of your beautiful listing?๐
Thank you @Bhumika
I do not think it has increased bookings especially for my properties, but it has definately put The Lake District on the international map, as some overseas guests do not know about our part of the UK. The area is very popular with Japanese, Chinese and US travellers but not as many from Europe.
I am enjoying hosting but I am not getting the best out of it, I need support with my listings (calendar related) are you able signpost me to where I can get help from someone?
Hi, just joined a month ago. Itโs a little slow in Sydney as itโs winter but weekends book out for my apartment. Only my 4th booking and I had a lousy guestโฆinitial requests to reduce the price, asked why the total cost was higher (Airbnb commission), then brought a 3yo after booking 3 adults, damaged a bed by moving it, left excrement on the linen and towels, unit was messy, then asked for a partial refund because she could smell paint. Expecting a negative review unfortunately, even though we went out of our way for her. I guess there are a few bad apples out there, a pity we got one so soon.
Hi @Warwick19 , I'm so sorry to hear of your recent experience. Would you like to share this incident with experienced Hosts by ๐starting a new conversation ๐ and see if they have any tips or recommendations on how to deal with such situations?
Hi there! My name is Lauren and I am from Northern Wisconsin, USA. - My favorite part about the "Northwoods" is the abundance of wildlife and nature, as well as lakes for water sports. There is more than enough outdoor activities that it's impossible to be involved in all. I manage two properties, one on water and one off water. The newer on water has been a challenge as our area seems saturated with Airbnbs.
Hi Lauren @Due-North0 , your listing sounds amazing, especially with all the wildlife and lakes to visit nearby! How are you managing both the properties? Does it usually get hectic for you to maintain the listings? How do you market your listings with a seemingly saturated market in your area?
My name is Muhammad. I am very happy to join the Airbnb community. I have some real estate for investment. I would also like to add that I have an ambition to visit countries around the world to learn more about the different cultures in this community. You can also visit my advertisement and see more of what I offer through the site.
Hi @Mohamed1241 ๐
Welcome to the Airbnb community! We're thrilled to have you on board.
It's great to hear that you have a passion for learning about different cultures - you'll find people from all over the globe here. If you don't mind me asking, how has your hosting experience been so far?
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have! ๐
Hello! My name is Kelley. I grew up in the Bay Area in California, and I've lived in the Willamette Valley in Oregon for decades now. It is beautiful here, though our grey, rainy winters can start to feel too long for me! This is my third year hosting. It can feel isolating to face hosting challenges alone. I wish I had known about the Community Center my first year. I've learned a lot since then, and I'm happy to support others who are facing similar challenges to the ones I did. I've participated in a few community discussions previously, but I still feel pretty new to the Community Center. I'm happy to be here!
~Kelley
Hi @Kelley152 ๐
It's great to meet you and welcome to the Airbnb Community Center! It sounds like you have a lot of experience hosting and have learned a lot along the way. We're glad to have you here to support others and share your insights.
How has your hosting experience been so far? Let us know if there's anything we can help with! ๐
dear all, my name is Serban, from Romania. i am new in the community. still learning things and trying to do them better and better.
Hi @Serban8 ๐
Welcome to the Airbnb Community Center! ๐
It's wonderful to have you here. Don't worry, we all start somewhere and learning is a continuous process - how long have you been hosting for?
Feel free to ask any questions or share any experiences you have. We're here to support you and help you improve as a host. Happy hosting! ๐
Thank you, Rebecca. I love hosting! Despite the challenges at times, it is an overwhelming positive experience. It continuously restores my faith in humanity, and I'm grateful to be able to welcome guests and benefit from the hosting experience.
~Kelley
Hi @Kelley152 ๐
It's great to hear that you love hosting and that it's been such a positive experience for you. We can't wait to know more about your hosting journey. What has been your favourite part of welcoming guests into your home? ๐
By the way, if you type "@" and then the username, this will tag the member that you're replying to. This ensures that they get a notification that you've replied to them specifically ๐ค I hope this helps to keep the conversation flowing, and if you've got any questions, just ask. Have a wonderful day! ๐ผ