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

[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!

 

[Paula]

Hello @Dayana129 , I hope you are doing very well.

Thank you so much for sharing your introduction. Where are you currently hosting? Cuba, Mexico, or the USA?

Best regards,

[Dayana129]

My property is in Mexico, looking forward to co-host here west coast USA!

[Paula]

Wishing you all the success in your hosting journey @Dayana129 😊

[Arikka5]

Hello, I'm Arikka! I'm from Michigan and I started Airbnb to transition as my fiancé and I make our move to California. This has been a great 4 months and excited to continue. 

[Paula]

Hello @Arikka5

Thank you so much for joining us! If I understand correctly, you achieved SuperHost status in just four months—congratulations! Would you like to share any tips or insights with our community?

Best regards,

[Finnholmen-Brygge0]

Hello 
My name is Marta and I live on Lofoten 15 years. Now Im working as a social media Creator and manager for Finnholmen Brugge. 
I love to hike, knits, bikes, sunsets and sunrises. Im very much outdoor girl. Nice to  see you guys here.

Hilsen Fra Lofoten 🙂

[Paula]

Hello @Finnholmen-Brygge0, welcome to our amazing community.

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 😊

[Betsy282]

Hi @Bhumika. It is so nice to meet this Community. Hello...

I am a Real Estate Broker in Austin, Texas. I also do interior design and staging. I recently posted one of my rental properties for STR.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1232795960712587392?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=8b201309-f8b...

It is beautiful and I keep it beyond clean and comfy. I had one booking right away when I posted. And they gave me a 5 star review. I haven't had another booking since and am hoping the Community can review my listing and give me some feedback to help me get my occupancy flowing. 

With sincere thanks to you all. 

Betsy