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

[John8525]

Hey Everyone,

I'm John and I live in Redondo Beach with  my wife, daughter, cats and dog.

I've had a successful run as an Account Executive in the software space and feel fortunate to work for a company who's primary focus is AI.  

I am currently a cohost for 1 property in Auburn, CA but I'm making a big push to grow that number to 5 by the end of this year.

I'm here to learn from those who are further along than me in their journeys and help those who are just getting started.
I'm a member of a national cohort of Short Term Rental owners/cohosts where everyone goes through an extensive course filled with impactful lessons to help us grow our business and offer unforgettable experiences for our guests.

That being said, I'm happy to be a resource for anyone here who hasn't been able to find the answers they've been looking for.

I'd love to learn what other people are working on and see what your listings look like - I'm sure they're amazing!

(I think my first version of this post went to the wrong thread so I'm reposting for visibility)

[Rebecca]

Hello @John8525, 

A huge welcome to the community! 

How are you finding being a co-host so far? Has there been a particular aspect that has surprised you, whether in practice or from the course you took?

You've come to the right place for inspiration, ideation and support! The Community Center is full of Hosts who, like you, are willing to share their experiences and their knowledge when it comes to Hosting. 

You can have a browse through the many boards we have here, jump into any discussion you have insights to share on, or start a conversation by asking a question yourself!

We look forward to seeing you around. 🌟

[Patti327]

Hello All! My name is Patti. I live in Western North Carolina right by the Great Smoky Mountains!  I love all things outdoors and especially enjoy playing with my three golden retrievers!  I love hosting and I am looking forward to working with other hosts as a co-host in my area. 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Patti327, 

A big welcome, great to have you here! I would LOVE to see a picture of your three golden retrievers, I am nothing if not an animal lover. 😍

Your cabin looks so peaceful, do you find guests come more to relax or to have outdoorsy adventures?

[Susana914]

Hello 👋,  I'm Susana, born and raised in Ponte de Lima, Portugal. Ponte de Lima is the oldest town in Portugal 🇵🇹 and is where I help my parents running their house to receive guests. I'm happy to join the community! See you, Susana 

[Paula]

Hello @Susana914 👋

How has your experience with Airbnb been so far? Please feel free to start a 👉New conversation here to share ideas, tips, or ask questions to our experienced Hosts.

Regards 🌻

[Kaustubh6]

Hello I am Kaustubh Muni from Mumbai INDIA

[Paula]

Hello @Kaustubh6, a very warm welcome to our community 😁

How has your experience been so far? How is this season shaping up for you? Is it a vibrant or calm hosting period?

Keep us posted

[Jessica4122]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jessica and I am new to the AirBnB community.  I have a small stand alone home in Albuquerque, NM, USA and have had three guests stay so far and have gotten lots of positive feedback so far.  I don't currently have any other bookings so hopeful that will change soon.  Wondering if others experience lulls in their activity or perhaps it depends on location?  My space is in a touristy area that generally attracts many people to our town.  

Thank you,

Jessica

[Paula]

Hello @Jessica4122, there are very interesting questions.

A great suggestion for getting some answers to your questions is to start a 👉 Critique My Listing thread, where our seasoned hosts can provide insights on improvements to enhance your chances of receiving more bookings.

I hope these tips are helpful!

[Steven1834]

Hello:

My name is Steven H. Smith and I host our AirBnB which is  on the second floor of the owners' 

third story commercial building in the Christmas City of Bethlehem, PA.    When this property was  purchased the Covid pandemic was just ending.  The second office was to be offices, but our Advertising Agency's management and employees efficiently adjusted to working remotely.

We therefore converted the 2nd floor to a beautiful AirBnb that overlooks Main Street, Bethlehem.

We are in high demand during Musikfest, Christmas and weekends for families of Lehigh and Moravian Universities student.  We have been hosting for 2 years.

Nice to meet everyone,

Steve

[Paula]

Hello @Steven1834, thank you so much for your lovely introduction 😊

How long did it take you to achieve Superhost status? What a milestone—congratulations!😎

What tips would you give to new hosts?

Best regards,

[Jon5338]

Jon, from Northern Ireland.  Just started airbnb but really enjoying it!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Jon5338, 

Welcome, and congratulations for starting out as a host! It's wonderful to hear you're already enjoying it, how have your first few guest stays gone so far? 🌻

[S-J-Enterprises0]

Hello everyone! I'm Sharalee from Northern California where I've been most of my life. I love traveling and hosting and co-hosting AirBNBs. This is my first time in the Community Center.