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

[Paula]

Wow @Amber-Jeanne0  these tips are absolutely fantastic! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such valuable insights with us. To give your advice more visibility, it would be wonderful to see these tips in a new thread, so that our new hosts can easily find and benefit from them.

Would you mind copying and pasting this information into a 👉new post here?

We look forward to hearing from you! 🌻

[Amber-Jeanne0]

Hi Paula,

I'm so glad it is helpful information. I'd be happy to copy and paste these tips into a fresh post! ☺️ 

Thanks for the opportunity to share and I appreciate the community platform.

Amber 

[Tammy715]

Hi Everyone,

I am Tammy and I live in Sisters OR. I have a home in Bend that is an AIRBNB. I started my hosting about 8 years ago and have had really good success! I Love meeting people from all over the world. We also have an AIRBNB in Troncones Mexico that does very well. We Love to travel there whenever we can.

Thanks!

Tammy

[Elisa]

Hi @Tammy715 😊

Welcome to the community!

It’s wonderful to hear about your successful hosting journey!

What’s one of your favorite memories or experiences from hosting guests in either location?

Warm regards🌻,

[Mamedie0]

Hi Everyone! 

My preferred name is DeeDee, although I’ll show up on here under my legal name.  I have been a nurse 👩🏻‍⚕️ since 2012, and I’m currently a travel nurse in the operating room.  I’m currently on assignment in IL, however my primary state of residence is Florida.  I am slowly transitioning into renting out my homes and hope to do it as a means to retire from nursing.  I started renting out my first place in Naples, Florida 🌴 as a mid-term rental.  Recently, I purchased my second home in Clearwater, Florida 🌴 and I recently listed it as a STR.  I hope to learn much from seasoned and novice hosts as I believe learning is a life-long journey.

I love traveling ✈️, trying new restaurants 🍱🥘🍲🍝🍣🍳, playing random games ⛳️🏌🏻‍♀️, ♟️🏐🧩🎰, and listening to my 5 (and three quarters) year old son sing the song “It’s Raining Tacos.”

There’s much to learn regarding how I can optimize my listings as I am managing them remotely with an incredible cleaning crew in both cities.  I also have a handyman in Naples, and an incredible neighbor in Clearwater that look after anything my places need since I’m in another state.  When I I been contracts, I do go home to stay in my places if they are available.

 
I can’t wait to learn and grow with you all! 

[Elisa]

Hi @Mamedie0 😊

We are happy to have you here!

It’s wonderful to learn about your journey from nursing to hosting. 😍

As you continue to grow in your hosting journey, what are some of the most rewarding or challenging aspects you’ve encountered so far?

Warm regards🌻,

[Mamedie0]

Hi!  Thank you for your kind welcome!

So far, I think trying to figure out how to set rates/fees for my listing has been a challenge…and how to attract a clientele that is respectful of my home.  

Past experiences (minus the current one I’m dealing with) have been extremely rewarding, and have led to repeat guests, which I love!  I also enjoy supporting other hosts by using the platform to book stays when traveling.  I love seeing what other hosts are doing with their Airbnbs, and how I can improve my own listings.  

[Nnem353]

Hello Everyone,

I am Nnem.  I currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada and have been hosting for sometime.  I’m looking to meet other host and learn new ways to become a better host.  I recently starting listening to audiobooks and enjoy traveling.

[Elisa]

Hi @Nnem353 😊

Welcome to the community!

I love audiobooks too, they’re a great way to save time and learn quickly.

How is hosting in Las Vegas? 😍

Warm regards 🌻,

[Darren481]

Hi I'm Darren self employed handyman/labourer from Nottinghamshire I down to earth easy to get on with I rent my spare room due to many financial complications 

[Elisa]

Hi @Darren481 

Welcome to the community, it’s great to meet you! 😊

Renting out your spare room sounds like a practical step given the circumstances.

How is your experience going so far?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Darren481]

Hi I have removed my listing as I have decided to get a full time lodger instead as I'm not too comfortable having different ppl staying at different times as I'm sure that would also annoy my neighbours 

[Divya77]

Hi Host Community,

Myself Divya Nair. Just listed my place on airbnb in Bangalore. My place is named Arendelle Luxe. I customised my place like how I would like an airbnb should be if I book one myself. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Divya77 

Welcome to the community! 😊

Arendelle Luxe sounds like a fantastic place. I love that you customized it based on your own preferences as a guest. 😍

I am curious, could you share some of the unique touches or personalizations you’ve added to make your Airbnb stand out?

Warm regards🌻,

[Kathryn-Wemple0]

Hello All! I’m in Merry Hill, North Carolina in the US. I’m new to hosting so any advice on my posting is greatly appreciated. Thank you!