Although the combination of addressing loneliness and profes...
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Although the combination of addressing loneliness and professional hosting may initially seem contradictory, these businesses...
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Hello everyone! ๐
Welcome to the Community Center! ๐ 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 ๐ณ๐ฑ I have been on the Community Center for 6+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love cycling๐ฒ, playing footballโฝ, and travelling๐ . I love how dynamic and diverse the Community Center is as we meet Hosts from all around the globe.
@Bhumika : ๐ I was born in Gujarat, India ๐ฎ๐ณ , and shifted to Toronto, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ last year! ๐ท I recently realized my love for photography and aesthetics. I love to capture mundane life and candid pictures. ๐ When I'm not working, you'll find me binge-watching thriller movies or exploring history.
@Paula : I am from Colombia ๐จ๐ด and currently living in British Columbia, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ. I have a passion for Latin American culture (I love to dance ๐) . I've had the opportunity to visit around 20 countries ๐ and plan to visit many more. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially mountain biking ๐ฒ and hiking ๐.
@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 ๐ฟ and like to minimise my impact on the planet ๐ as well as volunteering in my local community. I love sea swimming ๐ yoga on the beach ๐งโ and I'm a children's yoga instructor too! ๐
@Elisa : I was born in Italy ๐ฎ๐น and as a lover of unique experiencesโfrom exploring the streets of Rome๐ฎ๐น , Paris ๐ซ๐ท, and Toronto ๐จ๐ฆ to appreciating timeless art and cuisineโI'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
Hi @Michael9261
Thank you for letting me know! ๐
Donโt hesitate to check out this guide โ๐โ How to improve your listing as you go.
You can also ask other Hosts for tips on boosting your listing. Iโm sure theyโll give you great advice! ๐ Just start a new conversation ๐ here.
Warm regards๐ป,
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Hi @Michael9261
Might I suggest you ask the Community for listing critique? It could be very helpful to receive feedback from fellow Hosts. Read more on how to ask listing critique by clicking here๐
Hello, I am from Indonesia and moved to the US in 2006. I have been in the Airbnb business since 2020. I work as an Executive Assistant in Washington, DC. I am fun, helpful, and easygoing. I like to travel when I can, and have traveled to many countries. I love meeting new people and learning about the cultures on my adventures.
Thank you for your lovely introduction @Sri311 !! We are so glad to see you here in our Community Center!๐ค
I am wondering, is it easy to manage guest expectations while you are actively working other than Hosting? How do you often balance both the worlds? Do you have any tips or suggestions for newer Hosts? ๐
Hi Bhumika,
Thanks for your kind words. I work from home, so I can manage both working and hosting. If I work at the office every day like we used to, it will be hard. Thank God, now we have the flexibility to work remotely.
I think for the new host, take the experience as a learning lesson. We learn every day to become a better host.
Thank you @Sri311 for the amazing tips and sharing more about how you manage best of both worlds! It is really inspiring and we hope to learn more from you here in the Community Center!
Hello everyone! I've been a world traveler for the past three years, with most of my stays being at Airbnbs across various parts of the globe. Now, Iโm thrilled to have the opportunity to become a host myself. I'm excited to give back to the community and experience the hosting side of things!
Hi @Prasad80
Welcome to the community! ๐
Where are you renting from?
Warm regards,
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Hello, am From Nigeria! I am new to the Airbnb business but I used it for my work travels a lot. I have been in the neighborhood since 2017 and bought my property 4years ago. I work in the Healthcare facility out of state as an IT Director. I love to play soccer and watch it a lot.
Hi @Babatope0 ๐
Welcome to the community!
Iโm happy to know you use Airbnb while traveling. Have you thought about starting an Airbnb business?
Warm regards๐ป,
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Hi, my name is Lindie and stay in Kleinmond, Western Cape, South Africa
Hello Refeekh! Welcome to the community. It's great to hear about your background and interests. Hosting in Trivandrum sounds like an exciting venture! If you ever need any tips or recommendations for hosting or exploring the area, feel free to ask. Enjoy your time in Kerala and California,
Regards,
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Hi Refeek is it possible to host in Kerala?
My name is Lee. My wife and I live in Fredericksburg, VA, USA, where we host our guest house next door. I love doing outdoor work on the land and on the farm. We look forward to having our first grandchild soon!
Hi @Lee5775
welcome to the community. ๐
It's great to have family at home!
What kinds of work do you do on the land and farm?
Warm regards,
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