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

[Elisa]

Hi @Marcus706 😊

Welcome to the community center! 

How long have you been hosting? Is everything working well for you?

Warm regards🌻,

[Marcus706]

Hi Elisa, Actually I just got started,  I listed my property 2 days ago. So far it's going well, I have my 1st, 3 bookings already.  My first booking is next week. I hope all goes well.  Thanks for asking, and it's nice to meet you and to be apart of the community. 

[Marcia853]

Hi,

Im from the Uk and hosting in the UK.

[Elisa]

Hi @Marcia853 😊,

Welcome to the community center, and thank you for posting here!

In which city in the UK are you hosting? How is it going?

Warm regards🌻,

[Marcia853]

I am hosting in Birmingham and it has been going ok. Most of my bookings however are coming from Booking.com. Would prefer it to be coming from Airbnb.

[AbdElRahman34]

Hello From Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Thank you for your nice words Bhumika😍

I am enjoying to be at in AIRBNB community  . Happy to be a part of this community!

[Elisa]

Hi @AbdElRahman34 😊

Welcome to the community!

We’re glad you’re enjoying being a part of the Airbnb community!

What has been your favorite part of hosting so far?

Warm regards🌻,

[Yanattha0]

Hi.. I'm Yanattha from Phuket, Thailand. I just use this community, nice to share with you. 

Phuket is a nice place to holiday if you love Sea Sun Sand, here will be right for you. My area has a lot of activities Beach horseback riding, golf, canoeing, beach volleyball. And a good lifestyle at night time.  If you enjoy outdoor activities I would love to come with you here:)

Nice to know you.

Yanattha

[Elisa]

Hi @Yanattha0 😊,

Welcome to the community!

I heard that  Phuket is an amazing place for outdoor activities and relaxation. 😍

What’s your favorite activity to recommend for visitors looking to experience the best of Phuket?

Warm regards🌻,

[Armand-Henri-Louis0]

Hi  , my name is Henri  ... , ..what's there to say i am a violinist.

[Elisa]

Hi @Armand-Henri-Louis0 😊

Welcome to the community!

I love classical music! 😍

Do you play music for a job or during your free time?

How long have you been hosting?

Warm regards🌻,

[Wendy1868]

I am from Northern California, Paradise to be precise. I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I worked in Skilled nursing management for 30+ years and then we went through the 2018 #campfire and I had a stroke 9 months later. I could no longer do my job as I once had.
So, I decided I would be my own boss and I bought three houses in Oregon and became an Airbnb Host and I love it. I especially love our bay view house on the coast of Coos Bay.
What is important in life to me is my faith, family, and friends. I love photography, fly fishing, reading, and traveling. Thank you for accepting me into this community. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Wendy1868 😊,

Welcome to the community!

Your journey is truly inspiring. It’s fantastic to hear how you turned challenges into opportunities by becoming an Airbnb host. 😍

Would you like to discuss that in the community by starting a new conversation here?

Warm regards🌻,

[Robert8610]

Hello @Bhumika, @Quincy , @Paula , @Rebecca , @Elisa , and the rest of this wonderful Airbnb hosting community! My name is Bobby Roufaeal. My family's originally from Egypt but I was born and raised in northern NJ. I have hosted both in LA and more recently, in northern NJ (Jersey City). 

I was raised in a big, loud, loving family - where we would all get together for big Sunday dinners every week. Growing up cooking and serving my family - I found hosting a natural fit for me - I love it! Excited to get to meet other like-minded hosts so that we can learn and grow together.

Is anyone else in this community hosting in the NJ/NY area? Would love to connect!

[Elisa]

Hi @Robert8610 😊

Welcome to the community!

With your background in both LA and Jersey City, what has been the most memorable experience you've had while hosting?

Regarding the community, you can take a look at our Local Host Club to find people from your area.

Warm regards🌻,