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

[Bhumika]

Hi @Therese282 , it sounds like you have a lovely setup in Tsawwassen, and it's great to hear that you've received so many bookings already! How are you keeping up with hosting incoming guests ? 😉 

Do you think there's a special element that attracts guests to book your listing? 😍

Is there a particular area where you'd like to gain more insights or support from other hosts? Feel free to start a new conversation to start discussions with experienced hosts! 

Wishing you all the best! 🌻

[Mauna4]

Ciao I am Mauna from Sicily-Italy. 3 years now hosting with airbnb having troubles in the last months with the insertion of VAT tax number in the VIES and so on..

[Bhumika]

Hi @Mauna4 , welcome to the community center! I'm sorry to hear you're facing a recurring issue with inserting VAT number. Have you reached out to the Customer Support team as well?

I'd also recommend you to👉start a new conversation👈 in our 👉Italian Community Center👈 to see if experienced hosts from the region have any advice in this regards.

Hope it gets solved for you soon!

[Sonja548]

Hi everyone, I am Sonja Norie. I am from a small town Hoedspruit in South Africa. We are very close to the Kruger National Park. 

I am still quite new into hosting, but learning everyday.

We love to travel the quieter roads of South Africa.

Furthermore I love to paint and create with my hands.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Sonja548 , Welcome to the community center🌻

Proximity to Kruger National Park must be a great attraction for guests 🌳

I noticed that you've already received many 5 star reviews 😍 Do you follow any specific strategies that help with receiving such great reviews? 

Have you found any particular surprises or challenges since you started hosting?

[Daniel13767]

Peace and Love. I am Daniel from Jamaica. Nice meeting you all.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Daniel13767 , Welcome to the community center 🌻

 I noticed that you’ve been hosting for an impressive 8 years with glowing reviews! 😍

What have you enjoyed the most through this hosting adventure?

[Daniel13767]

What I have enjoyed the most over the years is engaging with persons from different cultures and sharing mine.

[Bhumika]

That's wonderful @Daniel13767 ! It’s incredible how hosting allows us to connect with people from diverse cultures and all corners of the world! 😍

Do you have a memorable guest interaction that stands out to you?

[Paul11559]

Hi I’m Paul

originally from Manchester UK after 30+ years in Vancouver I 

Recently retired to the beautiful village of Sun Peaks 

skiing and hiking and kayaking and anything outdoors is my jam

[Paula]

Hello @Paul11559, it is absolutely great to have you here 😊

I would like to invite you to share some tips with our wonderful community by starting a 👉New conversation here.

I am sure your expertise will greatly benefit many new Hosts 😊

[Ryan3920]

"Hello everyone! I'm Ryan from Lawton, Oklahoma, and I'm thrilled to be part of this vibrant host community. With a background in hospitality and a passion for creating welcoming spaces, I strive to provide guests with exceptional experiences that make them feel right at home. I believe in the power of connection, and I’m eager to learn from all of you while sharing my insights and tips. Let’s collaborate, support each other, and continue to elevate our hosting game together!"

[Paula]

Hello @Ryan3920, welcome to the Airbnb Community Center 

I would like to invite you to share some tips with our wonderful community by starting a New conversation here.

I am sure your expertise will greatly benefit many new Hosts 😊

[Andrea8263]

Hello! I'm Andrea and live on the beautiful Gold Coast on the east coast of Australia. This is my first Airbnb listing and it's great to have a community to source quality info from. 😁 Our property is surrounded by nature yet close to all the GC has to offer from the quaint Mount Tamborine cafés, nature walks and shopping, to the fun theme parks only minutes away. I'm yet to take any bookings so any advice to get going is appreciated!