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

[Emily2332]

Hi friends! My name is Emily. I  live in Houston, Texas and am new to the co-hosting community and look forward to learning from you all. I  have always created community both in my home and in the world around me and appreciate the AirBnb platform for creating a space that welcomes travelers from around the globe to stay with good people all around the globe. Looking forward to this experience. Thanks in advance to everyone for the support! 

Emily

[Elisa]

Hi @Emily2332 

Welcome to the community. 😍

What is your best tip for creating a great community?

Warm regards,

[Emily2332]

Hey Elisa, I think it’s making sure the space feels warm and inviting. In my opinion, it’s a balance of cleanliness and hospitality. My communication/tone and approach are always kind and welcoming. I also try and think through what guests need to FEEL connected and at home. So far, it’s translated well and I’ve had some amazing guests. 

[Pousada100]

Hi all.

We´re Pousada Beira Rio in Itumbiara, Goiás, Brasil.

Best wishes for all of you.

Time Pousada.

[Elisa]

Hi 

welcome! 😊

How long have you been hosting?

[Willie95]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I am originally from Liberia. I have been in the U.S for over 20 years. Currently, I live in Pennsylvania. 

We acquired this property over a year ago. Rented it for 1 year, but the tenant did not maintain the property. So, we decided to try out the Airbnb option. I am a rookie at hosting as I started just few days ago and I'm trying to navigate my way through.

Our place has a convenient location within 15 minutes of major attractions including the Philadelphia International airport, the Citizens Bank Park, the Wells Fargo Center, the Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Park, the Harris Casino and the John Heintz Wildlife Refuge and many more. 

Thanks,

[Elisa]

Hi @Willie95 

welcome to the community. 😊

It sounds a lovely city!

How is your experience going so far? 

[Bj48]

Hi, I am BJ in colorado.  

[Bj48]

I have a question on strikethrough pricing showing on airbnb, if I set a promotion of, let's say 20% for select dates, does that take the "lowest price of past 60 days", and then apply 20%?  This will not work for rentals with great seasonal fluctuations.  For example, peak rates are very high but short, low season rates are extremely low.  So if I offer promotion for the peak season, it will show the slow season and another 20%, does that sound right?  Any suggestions? 

[Elisa]

Hi @Bj48 

thank you for your comment. 😊

I suggest you ask this in the "help with your business" section.

Warm regards,

[Roger1099]

Hi,

This is Roger. I am living in Houston, Texas, and remotely managing my Airbnb in Mountain View, California. I work as a research scientist and in my spare time, I like to run, hike, travel, and attend family events. My hometown is Suzhou, China, and have been living in the US for nearly 20 years. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Roger1099 😊

Welcome to the community and thank you for your introduction!

Do you miss your hometown? Would you like to host there? 

[Roger1099]

Hi Elisa, 

Yes, the last time I visited my home town is in early 2018, and I missed there. I hope I can host some Airbnb in China some time later.  There is lots to see and visit, and I am sure visitors will enjoy the time there. 

[Priyadarsini0]

Hi Everyone!

I am Priya from southern India ,residing in Dubai ,and  I host my  property in Trichy.I have a property manager taking care of it.I love interacting and getting to know about people and their behaviour.I am a career counsellor and encourage students to reach their goals.

I am new to airbnb.Its been 5 months I hosted the property ,but still figuring out to list and manage guest entry..Hope I can post my queries here.

[Elisa]

Hi @Priyadarsini0 

welcome to the community. 😊

I suggest you ask this in the "ask about your listing" section.

Warm regards,