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

[Jessica4127]

Hi all! My name is Jessica Kelley and I’ve just started hosting in Stockton, New Jersey. Stockton is one of the “River Towns” situated along the Delaware river that separates NJ and PA. I live in the neighboring town of Lambertville.

The area is known for its history, beauty, charm, antiquing, quaint shops, arts, cafes, restaurants and romantic old inns. It is picturesque so a very popular spot for weddings and weekend getaways for New Yorkers and Philadelphians. The towns have recently been appearing on “best small town in the US” lists so we are now seeing tourists visiting from much further away.

I only listed two weeks ago and already have 9 bookings, including a 40 night stay! I’m both excited and nervous.  I’m quickly trying to learn all the ropes as I go and am grateful to know that there is a community available for support.

When not hosting, I work for a software company, play and coach golf every chance I get, foster dogs for my local shelter, and have recently taken up agility training with my two Papillon dogs.

So happy to meet you all!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Jessica4127, 

A huge welcome to the community, it's lovely to meet you. 👋 

It's fantastic that after just 2 weeks live you already have so many bookings, you're off to a great start! Have you already welcomed your first guests or is the first booking in the near future?

If you have any worries or questions at all, you can start a new conversation by clicking here or using the "Post" button in the upper right corner (if you’re on a computer). Other hosts will happily try to offer advice. 😊

In the meantime, if you get a chance, I would love to see a picture of your Papillon dogs - I hope their agility training is going well so far!

[Myriam700]

My name is Myriam. I am from Argentina and I have been living in Miami Beach for over 8 years. I believe I can help the community by sharing my experience of having been a host in Miami Beach for over 5 years.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Myriam700, 

It's a pleasure to have you with us on the community! What has been one of your most memorable experiences in those 5 years of hosting in Miami Beach? 

I am sure you have a lot of valuable insights to share with other hosts, feel free to browse through the many boards we have here, and explore the forum using these 👉 tips to start using the Community Center 👈

[Rene3123]

Greetings Everyone.  What a wonderful community! 

My name is Rene, and I’m a property manager based in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Beyond managing luxury properties, I’m passionate about photography, love traveling, and enjoy helping others succeed. My team and I are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests, and I’m excited to connect, share insights, and learn from fellow hosts in this community. Looking forward to being part of this journey with you all!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Rene3123, 

Welcome to the community! Your passion really comes through, how long have you been working in hospitality and more specifically with properties on Airbnb?

I look forward to seeing you around 🌟

[Rene3123]

I have been investing in rental properties for about 23 years. On Airbnb I have been around for about half a decade.

thank you for the warm introduction. I am really looking forward to learning from everyone in this group. My hope is that your teachings help me grow my Property Management business so I can help others grow their business.

[Rebecca]

@Rene3123 23 years, wow!! 😃 It sounds like you have a wealth of experience too, so I look forward to you seeing other hosts learn from you as well. 🌻

[Raj1394]

Hello everyone,
I'm Rajiv from London, UK, and originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka. I own a holiday villa in Ahangama on Koggala Lake, near the historic Double Sunrise flight route from Perth to Colombo.

Our villa offers a peaceful lakeside retreat with easy beach access, blending comfort with local charm. It’s ideal for guests looking to unwind, explore, or enjoy quality time with family and friends.

As an IT Consultant Architect specializing in application modernization, my work has taken me around the world, and I love meeting people from diverse backgrounds—a passion I bring into hosting.

Looking forward to connecting!

[Paula]

Hello @Raj1394 ! Thank you for sharing your introduction with us 🌟

What would be your top 3 tips for new hosts to succeed in their hosting business?

Best regards 😊

[Elisa]

Hi @Raj1394 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center, and congratulations on your villa! 🎉

You have such a marvelous background!

I’m curious, how do you manage the property from London? When did you start hosting?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Peggy-June0]

I live in Negril Jamaica - by the sea - doing "Healing Arts" by helping people - in chronic pain  and helping clients to feel better.

[Elisa]

Hi @Peggy-June0 😊,

Welcome to the community, we're happy to have you here! 

When did you start renting, and how is it going so far?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Peggy-June0]

Hello - I mistake - on my part - my name is Peggy June - (no 0)

[Peggy-June0]

Peggy June again - no problem - only no "0"  after my name