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

[Pat12375]

I'm Pat and I have 2 cottages I rent out in Somerset West, near Cape Town in South Africa.  I've been hosting since 2015 but only recently opened my second cottage which is pet friendly, which has been quite an experience and learning curve!  I started reading the questions as I'm seriously concerned about squatters, as tenant rights here are definitely not in favour of the homeowner.  Í'm also a realtor- sales and rentals - which makes more even more aware of this problem.  It looks like laws in USA are very similar to ours, and that its easier to turn away a guest than it is to get them out.  Whic is a 6 month process here and HUGELY expensive to get an eviction notice.  

[Elisa]

Hi @Pat12375 😊

Welcome to the community! 

You are talking about a very sensitive topic.

Have you already experienced that?

Warm regards🌻

[Aysu-Kudret0]

Aysu ben. Antalya'daki tarih kokan bir semtten Kaleiçi'nden katılıyorum aranıza. Heyecanımı ve tecrübesizliğimi lütfen hoş karşılamanızı rica ediyorum. Butik otelimi 6 ay açıldı. Ancak satış konusunda çok başarılı olmadığımı düşünüyorum. Bu nedenle sizlerin deneyimlerinden faydalanmak istiyorum. Ve açıkça bunu paylaşıp destek rica ediyorum. Şimdiden teşekkürler ediyorum. Sağlıcakla kalınız. 

Google Translation added by Community Manager: 

I am Aysu. I join you from Kaleiçi, a district in Antalya that smells of history. I ask you to please welcome my excitement and inexperience. My boutique hotel has been opened for 6 months. However, I think I am not very successful in sales. That's why I want to benefit from your experiences. And I openly share this and ask for support. Thank you in advance. Stay healthy.

[Monika]

Hi @Aysu-Kudret0 ,

Welcome to our host community and and thank you so much for sharing your introduction! 😊

 Please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐,  asking any questions you have. I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions and support.

Kind regards,

Monika

[Russell388]

Hello everyone,

My name is Russ Ferguson. I am from Kotzebue, Alaska, 30 miles above the Arctic Circle. I enjoy hunting and fishing. 

My professional interests and licenses include aircraft maintenance and water treatment. I really enjoy remodeling, from electrical to plumbing.

I am new to hosting and am really enjoying this learning experience.

[Monika]

Hi @Russell388 ,

Welcome to our community and thank you for this your introduction 😊

 
Oh, you have an interesting listing. It has a unique location! Which season is the best to book it and visit it?

As a new Host, you might have some questions or comments, so please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐,  asking any questions you have. I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions.

Warm regards,

Monika

[Ritesh38]

Hello all, 

I'm Ritesh from Mumbai India.

I love beaches and I'm mostly hosting beach touch villas in beach town alibaug- Goa near Mumbai. 

I love riding explore , the new locations , trekking etc.

As I'm new to this community looking forward for your tips and suggestions. 

Warm regards,

[Monika]

Hello @Ritesh38 ,

We are happy to have you here in our platform and in our lovely community!

How is your hosting experience so far?

Warm regards,

Monika

[Ritesh38]

@Monika So far the response is moderate but the air b&b community is strong and helping on each stage 

[Monika]

@Ritesh38 , We are glad you found your way to our wonderful community! 😊
Feel free to reach out anytime if you have questions or need suggestions!

Warm regards,

Monika

[Nebojša1]

Hello, I come from Bosnia and Herzegovina (Europe), from Mostar. We are undeveloped in terms of tourism, but that is starting to change little by little. We have a lot to offer.

I've been a host for two years now, but I'm constantly discovering something new on Airbnb 🙂

[Monika]

Hello @Nebojša1 ,

Welcome to our community and thank you for this your introduction 😊

Mostar is a beautiful city with a wonderful old town. You mentioned that Mostar has a lot to offer. What are the other interesting things or activities in Mostar or the surrounding areas?

Warm regards,

Monika

[Nebojša1]

@Monika There are a lot of rivers in the surroundings of Mostar, I will post a couple of links about the locations that are in the surroundings.

https://bs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blagaj_(Mostar)#/media/Datoteka:Blagaj_Ceilings.jpg

https://kravica.ba/

https://www.neretvaraft.ba/

I would also like to mention that the proximity of the historic city of Dubrovnik (Croatia) plays an important role, many tourists make trips from Dubrovnik to Mostar, as well as from Mostar to Dubrovnik.

https://www.enciklopedija.hr/clanak/dubrovnik

[Monika]

Hi @Nebojša1 ,

Thank you so much for all this information! It is a beautiful area with lots to see!

I’m sure that Mostar and the surrounding area will soon be discovered by more tourists.

Keep up the great work with your hosting!

Happy hosting!

Monika

[Mary6568]

My name is Mary Ngigge, from Kenya. A practicing paralegal doubling a s a nurse too with a passion for cute interior designs. Hosting is something I enjoy doing more as a hobby. Just being able to curate spaces that are cozy and make guests feel at home is what I enjoy