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

[Dorette9]

Thank you for the welcome, I'm @Dorette, born and raised in California one mile from the beach.  Currently in Oceanside.  I love to travel, dance, nature and go on cruises. Exploring the house/pet sit business. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

[Elisa]

Hi @Dorette9 😊,

Welcome to the Community Center! It's wonderful to have you here!

How has your experience on Airbnb been so far? And what is a pet sit business?

Warm regards🌻,

[Eli-Andrea0]

Hola a todos soy de Colombia y busco anfitriones de Salento quindio valle del cocora

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Hello everyone I am from Colombia and I am looking for hosts from Salento quindio valle del cocora.

[Google translation added by OCM]

[Elisa]

Hi @Eli-Andrea0 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center!

How long have you been hosting?

If you're looking for hosts from a specific area, I suggest you to take a look at our Local Host Clubs.

Warm regards🌻,

[Mina1446]

Hi everyone, I am Mina, a Vietnamese native currently residing in New York. I am hosting two restful accommodations in the historic city of Hue, Vietnam. I am committed and passionate about meditation, using it daily to cultivate mindfulness and offer sincere care to my guests.  I am new to hosting on Airbnb, so I am eager to learn from this community to improve my skills to provide the best possible experience for my guests.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Mina1446 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. This will be a great space for you to get advice from other Hosts. 

My favourite boards are:
✨ Ask about your listing - You can ask other Hosts to critique your listing, you could be pleasantly surprised at what other people see!

✨ Advice on your space - This is great for general questions about your space specifically, for example, the amenities that you have at the property to what types of sheets that you use. 

Is there anything in particular that you needed support with?

[Mina1446]

Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for your warm welcome to the community. I feel the positive vibes here. I will look into your suggested boards for further advice and let you know if my listing needs further support. I found those boards helpful. Thanks again. Mina

[Rebecca]

That's great to hear @Mina1446 😍 

We're here if you need us! 

[Karen4429]

Hello everyone, I am Karen and I am from the Philippines! I am an entrepreneur who runs a family owned business (but waaaaaay different from hosting a home in nature). I love to run and play other sports. Architecture, art and design fascinates me and they bring inspiration to my life.
I am practically a newbie in hosting so joined this community center so I can learn more about it and eventually, contribute to other hosts.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Karen4429 👋

It's wonderful to have you here on the Community Center with us. I bet some of those skills from running your family business will be able to transfer into the world of hosting? How are you finding setting it all up at the moment? 

It may seem very daunting to be starting out but you're definitely in the right place to get support. You can search the Community Center using the search bar at the top of the page, just pop in your query and you'll see all the threads that are related to your question.  If that doesn't get the answer you're looking for, feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Immad2]

Hi there! My name is Immad, and I'm originally from Afghanistan. I've called the beautiful Monterey CA area home for quite some time now. I've been hosting on Airbnb for almost 2 years, and it's been a wonderful experience. I enjoy golfing, running, and finding peace in nature. I look forward to connecting with you all!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Immad2 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. How has your hosting journey been so far?

We'd love to hear more about your experiences and stories.  Feel free to start a conversation  😊

[Ricardo2175]

Hi everyone, I'm Ricardo. I live in Dodoma, Tanzania. I'm a new member of the community, and I'm looking forward to learning.

[Paula]

Hello @Ricardo2175, we are very glad to have you in our community 😊

As a new Host, you might have some questions or comments, so please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐,  asking any questions you have. I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions.

All the best,

[Dayana129]

Hi, I’m Dayana! I’m originally from Cuba, but Mexico has a special place in my heart, and now I’m living in the USA. I have a passion for hospitality and sharing experiences. I’ve been a host for almost a year, and I’m loving every second of it!