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

[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 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 

[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!

[Sara10285]

Hi!

I am co-hosting together with my partner, since we bought a house in the countryside just over an hour from where we live. 

Initially we listed our house as a way to make an income when we're not there, so that we can improve the property quicker. But now after three hostings I feel that an added benefit is to offer an affordable way for five people to go on holiday for a week. It's also located in an un-assuming spot, yet a 15-30-minute drive from there you reach amazing beaches, nature reserves, woods and a UNESCO-listed wetland area.

/Sara

[Bhumika]

Hi @Sara10285 ! Welcome to the Community Center 🌻 Congratulations on your hosting journey 😍 

I noticed that you've received amazing reviews from the guests so far! Do you have specific strategies in place to ensure a great stay for guests?

[Sara10285]

Hi Bhumika

One thing that has been very appreciated is the welcome note with a picture of me and my partner that we put on the kitchen table, and I guess it helps that we put two bottles of bubbly next to it - one with alcohol and one without. We have had a minimum 5-nights stay rule so we think two bottles is a good level of a welcome gift.

We can't be there to greet guests so we have made an effort so that everything is self-explanatory around the house. One guest appreciated that it was 'free of clutter' and this has been conscious on our side. A bit of a challenge since we use the house a lot ourselves so removing our personal items before hosting has been a priority.

Sara