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

[Micaela202]

I will put my url here, if that is possible. https://www.micaelamarsden.com

Hmm - next place - maybe southern France or Spain. I had thought of India, but definitely would need another painter & native guide for that!

[Bhumika]

Wow @Micaela202 , these are beautiful artworks 😍 Have you also decorated your listing with any of your artworks? 

[Micaela202]

Thank you @Bhumika ! Well, I'm a bit behind in getting some paintings to a gallery, but I have two up, and plan to add a few more. 

Two things I'm wondering about, though:

1 - what if a guest or a guest of a guest took a painting with them when they left?

2 - I'm curious if anyone adds paintings on to their walls which are for sale?

Micaela

[Bhumika]

Wow! @Micaela202 , these are absolutely interesting questions!

I think it would be good idea to share these questions with other Hosts by 👉starting a new conversation👈 — to see if experienced Hosts have specific recommendations for your case!

Looking forward to your discussion with other Hosts🌻

[Micaela202]

Thank you Bhumika! I didn't know how to start a new conversation.

I've posted it, and hope someone has some experience on that topic!

[Westmore0]

Hi, I am from Toronto, Canada. I am new to the Airbnb hosting role. I have been a guest for the last 12 years and finally have the confidence to become a host. By profession, I am an elementary school teacher and have been for the last 17 years. I am a single dad with two young boys, aged 7 and 6, who always keep me busy and laughing. I like to ride my e-bike in most places, drive on long road trips and eat chocolate or banana ice cream. My current hobby is learning to play a musical instrument. That instrument is the bass guitar.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Westmore0 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! 🎉 It's great to have you here with us. You've come to the right place as we're here to support you!
 
We featured Toronto as our City of the Month in April 2024. Come and share all the wonderful things about being a Host in Toronto, and maybe chat some of the other Hosts from the area too! 🤗 

[Melissa2717]

Hi Community! My husband and I are new to hosting. I’m originally from NY and live In Virginia. We are hosting a lake front property in Lale Anna Virginia about 1.5 hours away from where we live. I’m an avid triathlete and busy with our three kids sports schedules. - Melissa 

[Bhumika]

Hi @Melissa2717 , Welcome to the Community 🌻 We're so thrilled to have you with us! 

I looked at your listing and stunned by greenery and open space surrounding the listing. Definitely sounds like a perfect summer get away 😍

How are you balancing the demands of hosting with the busy sports schedule?😉

[Alexander1875]

Hello!

My name is Alexander from Sweden, and i have been hosting on Airbnb since 2020. I am currently renting out my own property and co-hosting 3 other properties! I really enjoy hosting on Airbnb. And i strive to expand the business even more in the future! 

My biggest hobby is analog photography. I love walking in the swedish forests or cities and to take pictures of eveything from structures to nature!

[Bhumika]

Hi @Alexander1875 , Welcome to the Community Center 🌻 

It's amazing to hear of your hosting journey and how you're planning to expand the business. Do you have any tips for new Hosts out there, who're looking forward to become Superhosts by offering incredible hospitallity to guests? 

Analog photography sounds nostalgic and exciting 😍 — Have you ever used your photography skills to enhance your Airbnb listings?

Would you like to share any pictures or photos that you absolutely love?

[Barbara3527]

Hi! I’m Julie Lee in Danville, Va. looking forward to hearing from those experienced in Airbnb! 

[Bhumika]

Hi @Barbara3527 , Welcome to the Community 🌻 How has your hosting journey been so far?  I noticed that you've received glowing reviews from guests 😍 Are there any specific tips you follow while welcoming guests, that help with receiving positive words from guests? 

Have there been any memorable guest experiences so far? 😉

[Barbara3527]

Thankfully I’ve had some wonderful guests so far! I like to message them and be as personable as I can be   

[Tonya214]

Hi Bhumika,

I am originally from Toronto, Canada, but now live in a charming fishing village 40 minutes north of Boston. I have lived in the U.S. for over 25 years and love to travel. I am a former teacher and middle school principal who loves to collect books (and occasionally read them:), swim in the ocean, do yoga, pickleball, cycle, and walk with my unreasonably large golden retriever.