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My journey into the world of hosting and hospitality began not in the conventional sense but rather through an experimental o...
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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, @Rebecca!
My favorite part is to meet and talk to other people around the world, to help them experience my city and my country and get to know more about the culture they are coming from.
hi Bhumika im Jessey im from, Kuwait and working in Real Estate and im trying to have more clients to in some of our property. i would also love to have friends that we can travel together to make experiences.
Hello @Jessey3, welcome to our amazing community ๐
How has your experience with Airbnb been so far? Please feel free to start a ๐New conversation here to share ideas, tips, or ask questions to our experienced Hosts.
Regards,
hi paula. its been very exciting and feel good to have a community that support all the necessary knowledge that i need to become a good host.
Iโm very glad to hear that @Jessey3
Do you have any specific questions for our experienced hosts that could help you with their experience?
Regards,
Good evening everyone.
I am Dimitrios and I am from Greece.
For the last 9 years, I have been living permanently in London.
I enjoy hosting people, which is why I have 2 apartments in Northern Greece, in the beautiful region of Halkidiki, which I manage through Airbnb.
I love traveling around the world and anything related to good food and drink.
Hello @Dimitrios122, thank you so much for sharing your introduction ๐
I would like to invite you to share some tips with our wonderful community by starting a ๐New conversation here.
I am sure your expertise will greatly benefit many new Hosts ๐
Hi! I'm Juanita Wyatt. I live and host my Airbnb in Laramie, Wyoming: Cowboy country. I've been hosting about a year but realize I need help from others, so I found you. I have much to learn but my brain is old so technology is a challenge for me. I will be 81 in a couple of months, was married 60 years, had an amazing life as my husband drug me all over the world. I was widowed a few years ago and recently married again. Life is an adventure and I'm living and loving it.
Hello @Juanita143,
Thank you so much for sharing your introduction with us! Youโve come to the right place for support from fellow hosts.
A great first step to receive advice from our experienced community is to start a ๐ 'Critique My Listing' thread. Our seasoned hosts can provide valuable insights on how to improve your listing and enhance your chances of receiving more bookings.
I hope you find these tips helpful!
Thank you, Paula. That's a great idea. I'll do it.
Hi there!
Iโm รlvaro Oviedo, from Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Iโve been using Airbnb for 4 years now, and Iโm excited to connect with this community to learn and share experiences with all of you.
Tamarindo is a beautiful beach town, known for its amazing surf spots, stunning sunsets, and vibrant local culture. Itโs a place where nature meets adventure, and Iโm proud to offer a glimpse of that to my guests.
Looking forward to engaging more with everyone here!
Best,
รlvaro
Hola @รlvaro136, ยกes un gusto tenerte en nuestra comunidad! ๐
I completely agreeโTamarindo is a spectacular beach! I had the opportunity to visit a few years ago, and I truly enjoyed my time there.
I also wanted to share that there is a Spanish Community Center where you can connect with hosts in Costa Rica. Here is the link where you can join.
Regards,
Hello Paula!
Thank you so much for the warm welcome!
Iโm actually already a member of the community, and Iโm super excited to be part of this great group where I can learn so much from all of you.
Looking forward to connecting and sharing experiences!
Best regards,
รlvaro
Hello @Bhumika, @Quincy, @Paula, @Rebecca, and @Elisa! ๐
Thank you for the warm welcome! Iโm Damien, and Iโm thrilled to join this amazing community. Iโve been an Airbnb host since 2013, offering both stays and unique experiences, and Iโve loved every minute of it!
I currently host an Airbnb waterbike experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I get to combine my love of the outdoors with meeting new people from all over the world. Every week, I meet guests who are eager to try something different, and itโs been incredibly rewarding to see how my experience inspires them to step out of their comfort zones and have an adventure on the water.
Iโm excited to connect with everyone here and learn more about the amazing things youโre creating and sharing with the Airbnb community. Looking forward to exchanging knowledge and experiences with you all!
Cheers,
Damien
Hi @Damien591 ๐
Welcome to the Airbnb community. It's great to have you here! Your waterbike experience in the San Francisco Bay Area sounds amazing! We'd love to hear more about your experiences and your hosting journey. What have been some of your most memorable moments hosting guests?