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

[Michael9261]

@Michael9261 Ferrante here, from the Cleveland, OH area. Looking forward to collaborating with all of you!

[Elisa]

Hi @Michael9261 😊

Welcome to the community! 

How has your experience been so far? Have you received any reservations?

Warm regards🌻,

[Michael9261]

No action on this site yet, but I've gotten 4 inquiries from another one. It has only been a couple weeks, though. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Michael9261 

Thank you for letting me know! 😊

Don’t hesitate to check out this guide ‌👉‌ How to improve your listing as you go. 

You can also ask other Hosts for tips on boosting your listing. I’m sure they’ll give you great advice! 😍 Just start a new conversation  👉  here. 

Warm regards🌻,

[Quincy]

Hi @Michael9261 

Might I suggest you ask the Community for listing critique? It could be very helpful to receive feedback from fellow Hosts. Read more on how to ask listing critique by clicking here👈

[John8440]

Hi this is John from Florida, specifically Merritt Island Florida, would like the conact for a support group in Brevard County. 

[Rebecca]

Hi @John8440 👋

As this is a global community, it might be hard to find a Host from a specific area. There are Local Host Clubs though which may be what you're looking for. Please let me know how you get on. 
 
Rebecca 🌟

[Chris-Z-0]

Greetings,

I am Chris based in the Czech Republic and I own properties in Tanzania, my home country. I joined Airbnb because I wanted to generate extra income, create part-time jobs for my people back home and contribute to the economic growth of my country. I have been hosting for three years and this is my first time in this community I hope I shall learn more.

[Rebecca]

HI @Chris-Z-0, 

We're so happy to have you here with us, welcome! 😊

What would be your top tip for other Hosts who rent properties in a different country to the one they are based in? I can imagine that being very organised is a must!

[Ricardo2156]

Hello everyone!

I’m new to the community center and excited to be here! I’m from NYC and have a passion for being a great host. I love connecting with people and sharing experiences. Looking forward to getting to know all of you and hopefully hosting some fun Memorable times!

Cheers!

Ricardo

[Rebecca]

Welcome to the community, @Ricardo2156! It's always great to meet someone who is so passionate about hosting. 😍 

How long have you been opening up your doors and welcome guests for?

[Sri311]

Hello, I am from Indonesia and moved to the US in 2006.  I have been in the Airbnb business since 2020.  I work as an Executive Assistant in Washington, DC. I am fun, helpful, and easygoing.  I like to travel when I can, and have traveled to many countries. I love meeting new people and learning about the cultures on my adventures.

[Bhumika]

Thank you for your lovely introduction @Sri311 !! We are so glad to see you here in our Community Center!🤗

I am wondering, is it easy to manage guest expectations while you are actively working other than Hosting? How do you often balance both the worlds? Do you have any tips or suggestions for newer Hosts? 😍

[Sri311]

Hi Bhumika,

Thanks for your kind words.  I work from home, so I can manage both working and hosting. If I work at the office every day like we used to, it will be hard. Thank God, now we have the flexibility to work remotely.

I think for the new host, take the experience as a learning lesson.  We learn every day to become a better host.

[Bhumika]

Thank you @Sri311 for the amazing tips and sharing more about how you manage best of both worlds! It is really inspiring and we hope to learn more from you here in the Community Center!