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[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 @Elisa @Alex @Emilie 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. 

@Alex : I'm originally from Spain 🇪🇸, but my passion for traveling made me move to Toronto🇨🇦 this year to explore the culture and add another unforgettable experience to my journey ✈️. I'm also passionate about all kinds of sports ⚽️ (especially football, in which I played at a semi-professional level) and love to discover new dishes everywhere I go. 🥘

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

[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.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Tonya214 , Welcome to the Community Center! Thanks so much for sharing such a lovely introduction with us 😍 

Do you have any favorite book that you usually recommend others? 😉 

Has your experience as a former teacher and principal influenced your approach to hosting and communication style with guests? 

Haha, sounds like the cutest golden retriever! If you don't mind me asking, what's the name of this fluffy one? 😍

[Csilla32]

Dear All, 

I am Csilla from Hungary, have just started to find my way as a co-host on airbnb. I am very excited and amused. Love to hiking, teaching, biking... 🙂 

Greetings, 

[Rebecca]

Hi @Csilla32 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. 

Are you a teacher? What do you teach? 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Marek136]

Hello! My name is Marek. I’m originally from Poland, but I’ve lived in the UK for half of my life. I currently live in Cardiff, Wales, where I host my apartment. I’ve been hosting for over a year now, and I really enjoy it as it allows me to meet new people and develop my hospitality skills. I love an active lifestyle, so I travel a lot and I’m passionate about sports.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Marek136 , it’s great to hear how much you’re enjoying hosting and building connections with the guests. Which place has been one of your favorite travel destinations so far? 😍 

Given your passion for sports, I was curious if you've watched the recent Olympic games and had a favorite sports moment so far? 😉

[Dr-Jayanthi1]

Hi! Hello! Namaskaram (in my regional language)

Thrilled to be in here.

I am Dr Jayanthi, been an academician (Biotechnology)  for over two decades. Hosting was a passion and triggered my entrepreneurial mindset through Airbnb. Quit job to venture hosting and farming with energy and enthusiasm. My goal is to offer unique stays that blend education, sustainability and hospitality. Love to create meaningful content that aids hosting. 

[Bhumika]

Hi @Dr-Jayanthi1 , Vanakkam 😍

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful introduction with us! Have you incorporated any elements of biotechnology or sustainability practices into hosting? 

I'd like to introduce you to a few Host members who love the concept of sustainable hosting and actively advocate it : @Jennifer3225 @Felicity11 @Laurelle3 @Kitty-and-Creek0 @Rose422 @Nash-Cottages-LLC0 @Rekha10 and invite them to your introduction, if they'd love to drop a hello!

They had written wonderful articles during our Festival of Sustainability this year. Sharing the link of the articles, if you were interested to have a read : 🍃‌Festival of Sustainability 2024 Lineup‌🍃‌ 

[Rekha10]

Hello Bhumika! I would love to participate. Thanks for the introduction 

[Felicity11]

Hi @Dr-Jayanthi1  I have been hosting since 2012 and I have set my home to up to reduce the emissions and waste it creates and my guests love it - and the keep coming back to stay with me - because of what I do.  

I love sharing what I do with others. Please feel free to ask me more!

Felicity 

[Dr-Jayanthi1]

Thank you for the introduction to other significant members of the forum. Sustainability is close to my heart and I feel its the need of the hour. I'd love to share my small steps through the hosting process. 

[Bianca-Jade0]

Hi There

I am Bianca hosting "Cozy in Jozi" in Johannesburg South Africa

I have personal been on Airbnb for years however Hosting is new to me so would appreciate any guidance or advice. As a family we love traveling, me and husband and I have our own family business. Looking forward to this new hosting adventure....

[Bhumika]

Hi @Bianca-Jade0 ! Congratulations on starting your new adventure with "Cozy in Jozi."What a unique name of the listing😍  Is there a particular story behind the name?

Based on your own guest experiences, have you made sure to provide any amenities in your listing? 

If you have any questions related to hosting, please feel free to ask them to the experienced Hosts in the Community by starting a new conversation ~ I'm sure they'd love to support you through this new adventure. 🌻

Wishing you all the best!

[Bianca-Jade0]

Thanks very much Bhumika

So the name we came up with the help of my friend's "The Camping Crew".... We have a group of four  (4) family's (Adults & Kids) that have been going on holiday together for the last 10 years.

We all were throwing some names around and this one stuck with me, I felt it described my place perfectly. 

I have listed all my amenities and loads of photos. I see you can only become a Super Host after a Year with other criteria but I would love to know how to market my listing to get more traction. If there any advise you can give me for this I would greatly appreciate it.

Keep in touch, thanks Bianca