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 @Elisa @Alex @Emilie 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. 

@Alex : I'm originally from Spain 🇪🇸, but my passion for traveling made me move to Toronto🇨🇦 this year to explore the culture and add another unforgettable experience to my journey ✈️. I'm also passionate about all kinds of sports ⚽️ (especially football, in which I played at a semi-professional level) and love to discover new dishes everywhere I go. 🥘

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 @Daniel13684 😊,

Welcome to the community!

Dominican Republic seems wonderful. 😍

What’s one idea or insight you’ve gained from meeting people from various backgrounds?

Warm regards🌻,

[Scott2192]

I am from Indianapolis. I am meeting interesting people and wonderful friends through Air bnb. It's my favorite part. And then there's the money. It's never extra money in my situation. It's just money and I am so grateful. Thank you. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Scott2192 😊,

Welcome to the community!

It’s great to hear you’re making wonderful friends through Airbnb. 😍

What’s been one of your favorite experiences or stories from meeting fellow guests?

If you have one,  don’t hesitate to bring it up in the community by starting a new conversation here.

Warm regards🌻,

[Erna6782]

This is Erna, originally from Indonesia, and currently share my time between TX, CA, and CO. I take cleanliness as a high priority in my rental and that's typically what the guest commented on. In addition, I let my guests use the kitchen to live a healthy lifestyle. All of them like this option and the freedom to prepare their meal. I required them to clean after they each used the space. The guest loves the health option more than cleaning. I appreciate the opportunity to meet other hosts and share my hosting experience. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Erna6782 😊

Welcome to the community, it’s wonderful to have you here!

Your commitment to cleanliness and providing a kitchen for your guests is impressive!

What tips do you have for other Hosts to encourage guests to keep shared spaces tidy?

I would like you to take a look at this conversation about 👉 How do you handle the cleaning and management of bed linens and sheets? 

Feel free to participate if you’d like to share any tips!

Warm regards🌻,

[Aparna25]

Hi,
@Haider6:  This is Haider Jilani, the Founder and CEO of Balmy BNB, a homestay brand based in Newtown, Kolkata. Balmy currently operates three towers in Newtown and is quickly becoming a preferred second home for travelers to the area. I bring extensive experience working with several 5-star hotels across India as a branding and marketing partner through my association with Addmania.

Having traveled extensively across India, I have a deep understanding of cultural values and evolving consumer behavior. In addition, I am an analyst of the emerging homestay business and actively researching the shifting preferences of travelers choosing homestays over traditional hotels and resorts.

In my free time, I engage in creative writing and blogging.

[Elisa]

Hi @Aparna25 ‌😊‌,

Welcome to the community! 

Thank you for sharing your insights about your experience in the hospitality industry.

Given your background, what trends have you noticed in traveler preferences that you think could shape the future of the homestay business?

Don’t hesitate to bring it up in the community by starting a new conversation here!

Warm regards🌻,

[Aatfa-Sabrah0]

hello my name is aatfa sabrah i am from burundi and i am new to this airbnb journey. any guidance please?

[Elisa]

Hi @Aatfa-Sabrah0 😊

Welcome to the community center!

How has your experience been so far?

What type of guidance are you seeking?

Don’t hesitate to ask this in the community by starting a new conversation here.

Other Hosts will love to help you!

Warm regards🌻,

[Melbin0]

"Hello Airbnb Community!

 

 

I'm Melbin from munnar,kerala,India. Thrilled to join this vibrant community! As a civil engineer turned passionate host, my journey's been nothing short of extraordinary.

In just 4 months, I achieved Superhost status, and I'm still pinching myself! My guests' smiles and 5-star reviews fuel my passion for delivering exceptional experiences.

I'm excited to:

Share my hosting tips and learn from yours
Exchange stories of transformation and growth
Collaborate on creating unforgettable stays

Let's connect and inspire each other!

Best regards,
Melbin.

[Elisa]

Hi @Melbin0 

Welcome to the community!

We're happy to hear about your journey from civil engineer to Superhost.

What hosting tip would you say has made the biggest impact on your guests’ satisfaction?

Warm regards🌻,

[Melbin0]

Hello good day 😊

The biggest impact i believe is the host has to be physically present in the property atleast during breakfast and dinner time.. cultural exchange and introducing local cuisine and explaining and helping with the guest itinerary will go a long way to to create a strong bond with guests 

[Dennis1062]

Hello, I am Dennis from Cebu, Philippines 🇵🇭. I am currently in the construction industry (construction contracting) and I have a great love for dogs. 

I have been an Airbnb host for a little over a year now and became a Superhost about 9 months ago. 

I love to travel and my wife and I try to travel outside the country every year as much as possible. 

Being an Airbnb host is such a rewarding thing.  Seeing positive review of guests is truly a humbling experience and at the same time something that you can be proud of. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Dennis1062 😊,

Welcome to the community!

It’s fantastic to have you here, and congratulations on achieving Superhost status. 😍

What has been the most memorable moment or review from your guests that made your hosting journey particularly rewarding? If you have one, don't hesitate to share it here with the other Hosts.

Warm regards🌻,

[Eleni283]

Γεια σας,

είμαι η Έλενα και  ζω στη Limni  Ευβοίας στην Ελλάδα !

έφτιαξα, με πολύ αγάπη και μεράκι, ένα κατάλυμα δίπλα στη θάλασσα,  όπου θέλω οι φιλοξενούμενοί μου να αισθάνονται όμορφα, θετικά και άνετα, σαν να είναι στο σπίτι τους! Μακάρι να καταφέρω να το περάσω αυτό σε όσους θέλουν να  χαλαρώσουν και να περιηγηθούν στο όμορφο χωριό μου! 

Είμαι πολύ καινούργια και χαίρομαι που κατάφερα να μπω στην παρέα σας !  Ελπίζω να τα καταφέρνω κάθε χρόνο !

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Hello,

I am Elena and I live in Limni Evia in Greece !

I created, with a lot of love and passion, an accommodation by the sea, where I want my guests to feel beautiful, positive and comfortable, as if they were at home! I hope I manage to pass this on to those who want to relax and tour my beautiful village!

I am very new and glad I was able to join your company ! I hope to make it every year !

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