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

[Kristine362]

Hello,

I am from Houston,TX and I am just launching my airbnb today in Foley,AL.  We are in a quaint little beach town, my house is 6 miles from the beautiful Gulf Shores Beach.  I am not new to the rental world but to the Short Term I am a brand newbie!  I have a 4BR 2BA stand alone home.  I am in my mid 50's hoping this will be our retirement home one day.  It took a lot to get it going had a lot of family stuff get in the way so aquired a lot of debt like 50K.  So really hoping to make some of that up.  I took the safe route for the first guest.  Where do i add the part about check the fridge for what condiments and the spices in the cabinet?  

thanks.

krissy

[Rebecca]

Hello @Kristine362 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. 

You've asked a great question here. I think it would be a great idea to pop them in their own post in ✨ Advice on your space. That way it will stand out to more hosts and you'll be able to get more support 😍 

Looking forward to seeing you around on the Community.

[Tamra27]

Hi! I'm Tamra and have been an Air B&B host for just over a year. I live in central Pennsylvania, in the U.S., but previously lived in Chicago, Houston, Dubai, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I love sharing my home on Air B&B and look forward to getting a lot of great information from other hosts here!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Tamra27 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. How long have you been hosting your Airbnb for? 

The Community Center has so much information for hosts. If you head to the top of the page you'll see the 🔍 search bar - if you type a question in there, you'll get lots of results. You can also ask your own questions if you have something particular, or even ask for feedback on your listing!

Looking forward to seeing you around! 

[Melisha0]

Hey! My name is Melisha. I’m from the US. I have really enjoyed hosting on Airbnb and I’m looking forward to co-hosting a second property with many more to come. 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Melisha0 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. How long have you been a host with Airbnb for, and when do you start cohosting the second property? 

 
If you've got any questions, feel free to start a conversation!  😊

[Ankit141]

Hello everyone! 👋😊

I’m Ankit from Nepal 🇳🇵, and I’m new to this amazing Airbnb Community! 🎉 I’m a proud host of a cozy full-apartment flat, perfect for guests seeking comfort and a serene escape. 🏡 When I’m not hosting, I love exploring technology 💻, hiking amidst breathtaking mountains 🏔️, and enjoying trying new cuisines 🍲. My location offers a peaceful vibe for travelers in the heart of the capital city. 🌟

Excited to learn, connect, and grow with all of you here! 🙌

[Rebecca]

Hello @Ankit141 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! We're so happy you've found the Community Center and that you're here on this journey with us! 

How long have you been hosting your cozy apartment on Airbnb for?
 
You're definitely in the right place to learn, connect and grow alongside other hosts - feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Johanne572]

Hello everyone! 🌟
I’m so excited to be part of this amazing co-hosting community! I’m from Montreal, Canada, and I absolutely love traveling and creating memorable experiences for my guests. I’ve been a co-host for a year now, and it’s been such a joy to delight my clients. I’m also a big fan of the outdoors and spending time with my dogs! Looking forward to connecting with you all! 🐾✨

[Paula]

Hello @Johanne572, a warm welcome to our Community Center! 😊

Thank you for taking the time to share your introduction. I'd love to know, what are your preferred topics to discuss when it comes to hosting? Are there any specific themes you'd like to explore here?

Knowing this will help us connect with you when conversations on those topics arise in our community.

Looking forward to hearing more from you!

[Johanne572]

Hello! Thank you for the warm welcome! 😊

When it comes to hosting, I enjoy discussing how to create memorable guest experiences, optimize operations, and implement eco-friendly practices. I also love exploring ways to integrate local products into the guest experience and finding innovative solutions to exceed guest expectations.

I’d be happy to dive into topics like strategic planning for hosting, enhancing the guest journey, and even brainstorming unique approaches to stand out in a competitive market.

Looking forward to connecting and learning from this amazing community!

[Angela4255]

Hola a todos soy Angela Marina, soy de Lima, Perú 🇵🇪 soy viajera 🗺 igual que la mayoria en esta comunidad. Amo bailar 💃, y aprender de las diferentes culturas de los lugares que he tendo la oportunidad de visitar. Viaje sola por mucho tiempo y ahora me enamoré de un paisa así que pronto iremos a vivir a Medellín, Colombia 🇨🇴.

Se me ocurrio la brillante idea de rentar mi departamento mientras salía de viaje, y de esa forma se generaba un dinero extra, antes de animarme a rentar mi departamento, ayude a otros familiares y amigos de forma muy empirica 😅. 

Google Translation added by Community Manager: 

Hello everyone, I'm Angela Marina, I'm from Lima, Peru 🇵🇪 I'm a traveler 🗺 just like the majority in this community. I love dancing 💃, and learning about the different cultures of the places I have had the opportunity to visit. I traveled alone for a long time and now I fell in love with a paisa so soon we will go to live in Medellín, Colombia 🇨🇴.

I had the brilliant idea of ​​renting my apartment while I was traveling, and that way I generated extra money. Before I decided to rent my apartment, I helped other family and friends in a very empirical way 😅.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Angela4255 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. What a wonderful idea with hosting and travelling at the same time. Did you have someone helping with the management and cleaning whilst you were away? 
 
I saw on your profile that you speak a little English, and wanted to let you know that we do have a Spanish speaking Community Center! 

[Angela4255]

THANK 🙂

[Peter4475]

Hello, and thanks for establishing this community and accepting me into it. I’m originally from Toronto, Canada and I currently live in Detroit, USA. My wife and I host an Airbnb near Atlanta, GA, USA. We love travelling and especially when we can stay in an Airbnb.