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

[Rhodri7]

Hi. I own a house in Cardiff, Wales, and have for years now let out my spare room on Airbnb. I would be interested in chatting to other people who do airbnb in Cardiff, thanks. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Rhodri7 😊,

Welcome to the community center!

It's wonderful to hear about your experience hosting in Cardiff. 😍

If you would like to meet people in Cardiff  you can take a look at our Local Host Club to find people from your area.

Warm regards🌻,

[Brian3399]

I"m Brian my son daughter an I own a airbnb home in Venice Florida. i had to get a new house keeping service because my last on was not doing a good job. the new service is twice as expensive. I know you get what you pay for but the cost is more than my nightly fee and the same as the nightly fee in the high season. I feel this added cleaning cost is effecting my bookings. does anyone of a recommendation of a good and affordable service. my current service charges 225.00 per night

[Elisa]

Hi @Brian3399 😊,

Welcome to the community!

I appreciate you sharing your experience with managing your Airbnb in Venice, Florida. 😍

Finding the right balance between quality and cost can be challenging. 

Have you had any luck connecting with local Hosts for recommendations?

Take a look at our Local Host Club to connect with people in your area.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask in our community starting a new conversation here.

Warm regards🌻,

[Wade120]

Greetings and Salutations

The name is Wade, my friends call me Haggie and I live in the middle of the Canadian prairies. Regina, Saskatchewan is the city of my choosing but I do enjoy travelling. I have only been an AirBnB host for a few months and I do enjoy meeting new people.

So far I have only stayed in AirBnBs in Scotland and the Yukon Territories but look forward to travelling in the years to come.

[Quincy]

Hi @Wade120! Welcome😊 It’s great to meet you!

Living in the Canadian prairies must offer a unique perspective as a host. 🌾 What’s been your favorite part of hosting so far? And do you have any travel destinations on your wishlist that you're excited to explore?

[Wade120]

Hello Quincy

So far I have only had about a dozen guests.  My intent was to provide affordable prices for people visiting ailing family members at the hospital since I am across the street. At the moment I had a guest who lives out of town and is a nurse working nights. I love the feeling of being able to help people.

The perspective I have of being a host on the prairies is that my guests have been people crossing this large country of ours. After all travelling from Toronto to Vancouver is like going from Moscow to Madrid. It takes many days to drive. I do my best to be a good Ambassador of Regina and tell my guests some of the history of this fair city.

My grandfather immigrated from Norway so my next vacation will be there in 2026 and I have been scouting out AirBnB opportunities already. After that I would love to escape the Canadian winters by visiting Central and South America.

[Quincy]

Hi @Wade120,

Your dedication to hosting is truly inspiring! Hosting a dozen guests may look small on the surface, but the impact you're making by providing an affordable place, particularly for those visiting sick loved ones or working at the hospital nearby, is beyond measure. A little kindness goes a long way.

Will it be your first time in Norway? Because as someone who's visited Norway a few times, I can promise you - it's a trip you'll remember! Plus, your idea of escaping to Central and South America in the winter is genius - warmth, history, and culture, all rolled into one! 

[Jo983]

I am Jo and along with my husband Chuck, we began to host here in Massachusettes, USA.  New England is in the beautiful season of autumn and already our first guests have come and gone with more coming in the next few weeks.  Our surroundings have many trails, lakes, and rivers to explore. This is an exciting adventure in our retirement.  We are glad to be part of the community.

[Quincy]

Hi @Jo983! It sounds like you’re in for an amazing autumn season with your guests! 🍂Do you share local activities and recommendations with them? I’d love to see some photos of your beautiful surroundings and any memorable moments you’ve had with your guests! 

Feel free to create a "Post" to share what's happening in your corner of the world with the community.

[Mohamad-Fakry0]

Im Fakry from Malaysia 🇲🇾, i just recently become airbnb host, still new to airbnb hopes everybody can help. Thank you Community center 

[Quincy]

Hi @Mohamad-Fakry0! Welcome to the Community! 🌟 It’s great to have you here. As a new host, what are you most excited or curious about regarding your hosting journey?

[Temmo1]

Hello I’m Temmo from the uk

i love travelling,meeting new people,swimming and sightseeing 

I like the friendly help from the ambassadors and easy problem solving 

[Rebecca]

Hi @Temmo1, and welcome to the Community Center! 👋 

What has been your favourite travel destination so far? I'm always on the lookout for future holiday inspiration. 🌍

[Palti0]

Hi, Thanks! 
I'm wondering if you know, will the Eufy locks be compatible with the Air bnb smart lock integration soon? or do i need to replace my locks for that to work?