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! 🙌 

@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

[Stanwick0]

Greetings to everyone, my name is Stanwick. I am from Swakopmund in Namibia. A beautiful coastal town. I love nature and enjoy camping with my family. My profession is a Maintenance Engineer in the Ship Repair Industry. I am happy and excited to be part of the Airbnb community and I am looking forward to hosting my first guests.

[Elisa]

Hi @Stanwick0 

Welcome to the community and thank you for the introduction. 😊

Have you found your first guests yet?

Warm regards,

[Karina983]

🇧🇷🇬🇧 Hello, I am Karina, a Brazilian living in the UK. I started as an Airbnb host this past March. The apartment is located in São Paulo, Brazil, just a 10-minute walk from the tube station. It’s been a rewarding journey - I became a Superhost in 4 months, even while managing the apartment from abroad. I just joined the community, and I appreciate the opportunity.

[Elisa]

Hi @Karina983 

Welcome to the community 😊

What do you find most interesting in the community?

Warm regards,

[Margaret1494]

Hi I’m Maggie. I’m in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and I am brand new to hosting. We are doing 30-day minimums to comply with NYC law. We look forward to meeting some great guests! Bay Ridge is a great community in Brooklyn. There are tons of restaurants and other businesses. It is easy to get to other parts of New York City by subway, express bus, or ferry. I work in Manhattan and use all of those modes of transportation and also a bike. My husband and I love skiing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. We are newly empty nesters. We need the company of Airbnb guests!

[Elisa]

Hi @Margaret1494 😊

Welcome to the community and thank you for the introduction. 

You can start a new conversation by clicking on the post button, it will help to connect with other Hosts. 😍

Warm regards,

[Melat8]

Hello, everyone. My name is Melat, and I am from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I like traveling, trying different cultural foods, and socializing. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Melat8 

welcome to the community! 😍

Are you hosting from Ethiopia?

Warm regards,

[Jonh-Bladimir0]

@Jonh-Bladimir0 I am Colombian, from San Pablo Nariño, I have been living in Ecuador for 17 years, I know some countries, I love to travel and see places, I am a Gemologist by profession and an appraiser of fine watchmaking. Due to work issues, I am moving from the country to the Dominican Republic and this is the reason I decided to leave my property for rent on the Airbnb platform, thank you very much.

[Gabriel5128]

Hello ,

I’m Gabriel, and I’m excited to be a part of this vibrant community! I’ve been a co-host on Airbnb , and I’m also an estate and property manager with extensive experience in hosting. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of managing various properties and ensuring guests have a memorable and comfortable stay.

I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow hosts, sharing insights, and learning from all of you. If you ever need advice or just want to chat about hosting, property management, or anything related, feel free to reach out!

Warm regards,

[Elisa]

Hi @Gabriel5128 😊

You are welcome to the community! Thank you for this lovely introduction. 

Where in the world did you host?

Warm regards,

[Gabriel5128]

thank you very much.

[Praveen65]

Hi, i am from Haridwar, India. It is Holi place for Hindus. Haridwar means door of God. There is a river 'Gunga'. It is also a Holi river.

[Elisa]

Hi @Praveen65 

welcome to the community! 😁

Do your guests stay with you to visit the river?

Warm regards,

[Jordan1054]

Hi friends, I'm Jordan in Seattle, USA, but grew up in Maine and have lived in India, Canada, Taiwan, and been a guest in many homes around the world.  My AirBNB is an apartment downstairs which used to be my acupuncture studio - so it has lots of good vibes. It's an honor and privilege to host travelers from far flung places. As hosts, our contributions to world peace are every bit as important as government diplomats. My first guests just left and were very pleased, which makes me happy. Thanks for the invitation to the community.