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

[Elisa]

Hi @Alejo48 

It's amazing to have you here! 😍

You have many great challenges ahead; I wish you the best.

I recommend starting a new conversation about this topic by clicking the "Post" button. You will likely find and connect with other Hosts and exchange tips. 

Warm regards,

[Martie28]

I have a cottage on Catalina Island.  Is there a leader there?  I have unique problems to the area.  Catalina and specifically the city of Avalon is 26 miles from Long Beach, California and part of the LA County.  It can only be reached by boat or helicopter.

[Elisa]

Hi @Martie28 😊

welcome to the community! 

I recommend starting a new conversation about this topic by clicking the "Post" button. You will likely find and connect with other hosts and exchange tips.

Warm regards, 

[Marlene571]

Hello Everyone, My name is Marlene. I’m originally from New York, NY.  My husband and I have a rental in the Gulf Coast in a town called Pass Christian, MS.   I worked in the vacation rental business prior to opening our own property. I look forward to learning from everyone in this group. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Marlene571 😊

welcome to the community!

Thank you for your introduction. How has your experience in the community been so far? 🌻

Warm regards,

[Sifa10]

Hi, everyone! I'm Sifa Alfaresa, Im from Indonesia and live in Yogyakarta City. I'm still a newbie to hosting in Napnap Family Homestay, Yogyakarta and I see that I have a lot to learn from the community to become a better host. Thank you 🙂 

[Elisa]

Hi @Sifa10 😊

welcome to the community! 

Have you already found other Hosts from your city?

Warm regards, 

[Eleonora551]

Ciao a tutti!

Sono Eleonora e abito in Sardegna (Italia).

Dopo 20 anni di lavoro al servizio dei clienti ho deciso di intraprendere questa nuova attività continuando a stare a contatto con le persone!

Grazie a tutti voi per il supporto che riceverò 🙂

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Hello everyone!!!

I am Eleonora and I live in Sardinia (Italy).

After 20 years of working in customer service I decided to take up this new activity while continuing to be in contact with people!

Thanks to all of you for the support I will receive 🙂 .

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[Elisa]

Ciao @Eleonora551 😊

Welcome to the community, and thank you for your introduction!

Take a look at the Italian Community.🌍

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Ciao @Eleonora551 😊
Benvenuta nella community e grazie per la tua presentazione!

Dai un'occhiata alla Comunità italiana.🌍

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[Allan524]

Hello everyone😊

I’m Allan, originally from Norway 🇳🇴 but currently based in New York City 🇺🇸. I work as a data scientist, diving into data to uncover insights and drive decisions. I'm fascinated by how data can tell stories and solve complex problems. When I'm not analyzing data, I enjoy exploring the vibrant city life and discovering new spots around NYC.
Thank you😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[Elisa]

Hi @Allan524 

Welcome to the community! 😍

Are you also hosting?

Warm regards,

[Július0]

Hi everyone, my name is Július, and I come from a beautiful region called GEMER in Slovakia. Region is just now becoming popular becouse of all it's attractions, but still missing accommodations for tourists. I was running a pension in High Tatras for 12 years, and now I am starting to rent a chain of apartments. I have posted first one, and there will be another two soon added as well. Plus starting to build a wellness cottage which will be ready in June 2025. I love to travel, I like mountain cycling, hunting, fishing and enjoy staying in nature where there is absolutely no one. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Július0 

welcome to this wonderful community. 😊

Why is accommodation missing in your region? What do you think about this?

Warm regards,

[Kimberly1250]

Hi @Bhumika! I'm Kimberly. I'm originally from Massachusetts and I'm hosting in the California's Tahoe-Sierra area. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Kimberly1250 

Welcome to the community! 😊

How is your experience going so far?

Warm regards,