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

[Natasha744]

Hello everyone I'm Natasha from Guyana region 4. I love the outdoors, nature and the movie's. A linguistic at heart I'm down to earth and pragmatic. First time hosting and hopefully this will be my new passion since I love to experience new cultures and lifestyle.

[Elisa]

Hi @Natasha744 😊

I’m happy to welcome you to the community!

What aspect of hosting are you most excited about as you start this new journey?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Raghav40]

Khamma Ghani everyone! (That's a warm welcome in Rajasthani!)

I'm Raghav, and I call the beautiful city of Udaipur my home. I love exploring hidden corners, capturing the city's beauty through my lens, and indulging in the delicious local cuisine.

Let's explore the world together, one story at a time!

[Elisa]

Hi @Raghav40 

Welcome to the community! 😊

Your city  sounds like an incredible place to call home, and your passion for exploring and capturing its beauty is inspiring. 😍

What’s one hidden corner of Udaipur that you think every visitor should experience?

Warm regards🌻,

[Raghav40]

Thank you for the warm welcome! It's wonderful to be part of this community.

One hidden corner of Udaipur that I believe every visitor should experience is Badi Lake. It's a serene, man-made lake surrounded by hills, located a bit outside the city center. Unlike the bustling Lake Pichola, Badi Lake offers a tranquil escape with stunning views, perfect for a peaceful picnic.

It's truly a hidden gem that captures the essence of Udaipur's natural beauty.

If you're ever in Udaipur, I'd be delighted to share more of my favorite spots with you!

[Abhinav47]

Hi everyone , i am abhinav gazta, originally from himachal pradesh , India , currenlty living in mumbai . I am relatively new to hosting in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh . Started this year. I am passionate about travelling and love exploring the world. It would be great to connect with all other hosts and learn from everyone.

[Elisa]

Hi @Abhinav47 😊

I’m happy to welcome you to the community!

What inspired you to start hosting, and how do you hope it will enrich your travel experiences?

Warm regards🌻,

[John8438]

Hello all. My wife and i are just starting out with our place in Oscoda, MI. Looking for to hosting our first guests! Thanks in advance for your all your help!

John & Holly

[Elisa]

Hi @John8438 😊

Welcome to the community!

It’s exciting to hear that you and your wife are starting out in Oscoda. 😍

Have you already received any bookings, or are you still in the process of getting your first guests? 

Warm regards🌻,

[Laxman-Singh0]

Hi,

Laxman singh this side from land of hospitality and affection with rich history of Rajasthan(Rajputana). Based out of jaipur.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Laxman-Singh0 👋

Rajasthan sounds like a wonderful destination and with it being the land of hospitality, it sounds like it would be perfect for an Airbnb. Last week, we had our Festival of Hospitality, an annual celebration of the art of hospitality and amazing stories. Throughout the week, hosts from all around the world shared their incredible stories and engaged in conversations about various aspects of hospitality.

You can read all the stories and even share your own with the Community Center. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow hosts and celebrate the spirit of hosting. 😍

[Robin1494]

Hi

Thanks for the welcomes in advance.

I'm located in near Bristol & Bath in the SW of the UK . Hoping to make the most from all your community knowledge as I've moved to hosting instead of taking on a long term lodgers to give myself a little flexability.

Rob

[Rebecca]

Hi @Robin1494 👋

Welcome to the Airbnb hosting community 🎉 It's great to have you on board. I'm sure your experience of having long term tenants will be beneficial for your Airbnb hosting journey going forward. 

How long have you been hosting now and how has your hosting experience been so far?

[Robin1494]

Hi,

I've only been hosting a couple of months and found the guides & tips realy helpfully.

So far so good, just had my third guests & had only positive feedback with one guest suggestion which I've acted on.

Looking forward to see how it works out.

[Tony2038]

Hi all,

My name is Tony. Nice to meet everyone. Starting out by hosting a spare bedroom in Durham region (Ajax area specifically). 

Hoping to get an idea of how Airbnb has performed for everyone in neighborhoods like mine. Any tips on creating experiences in an optimize way. Specifically with regards to cleaning, linen choices, etc.

Hoping to learn.