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

[Rebecca]

Hello @Fatima645 👋

I'm really sorry to hear about your recent experience with your second guest. Have you reached out to Airbnb Support? 

I will pop you a direct message with some more information.

[Fatima645]

Hi Rebecca, I did and while they were helpful in the moment guiding me what to do in a difficult situation with the guest, the resolution centre was not at all. By that time, the damage had been done. 

[Rahul250]

Hi, I am from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Uttar Pradesh is well known for Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is situated in District Agra of Uttar Pradesh. And Rampur is famous for Raza Library, Gandhi Samadhi, Violin and knives. I had started hosting a year ago. My Homestay is located at the prime loacation of Civil lines, Rampur. It is behind Reliance Jewels showroom. It is also approved by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. I like to meet different people from different culture and religions and from different places. My hobbies are: travelling, listening music and watching Movies. I deal in properties and run Homestay in Rampur named "Comfort Villa".

[Rebecca]

Hello @Rahul250 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. It's great to hear about your homestay, "Comfort Villa," and its prime location in Rampur! How has your hosting experience been so far? Have you had any memorable guests?

 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Rahul250]

Hi Rebecca,

      I am feeling very happy to Joining community center. I have got so many guests from India and abroad since I have started my Home stay. It was great experience to host them. But unfortunately I haven't got any customer through Airbnb Platform. Can you suggest me how to get guest through this platform?

Thanks and Regards

Rahul Dixit

District: Rampur

State: Uttar Pradesh,

India

[Vivek113]

Hello everyone,

I'm Vivek and I operate an Airbnb out of Cochin, Kerala, India. I'm a Scuba Diving Instructor and Film-maker and I guess that says enough about my interests in life. The Airbnb business is something that happened to fall into my lap under the right circumstances and I'm enjoying the all new hosting experience. Hope to contribute to this community in whatever way I can!

Warm regards

Vivek

[Rebecca]

Hello @Vivek113 👋

It's great to meet you and a huge welcome to the Community Center! Your work as a scuba diving instructor and filmmaker sounds super fascinating. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying hosting! What's been your favourite part of the hosting experience so far?
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[S-25]

Hi @Bhumika.  I was born in Sri Lanka, but educated in India and have worked as an English Language Teacher / Lecturer for 15 years in Thailand, Singapore, & S Korea.  I am now, back in India, in the city of Kolkata.  I love to meet people of different cultures, food, music and attire. I love to interact with people of other countries to know more about demography vide interactions. With so many tourists bitten by the travel bug, I wish , I can help them to make their journey a pleasant one.

I hope you find the time to communicate with me.

[Rebecca]

Hello @S-25 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. Your love for meeting people from different cultures will definitely be fuelled by guests visiting from around the world. How has your hosting experience been so far in Kolkata? Any memorable interactions with guests?

Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊 

[S-25]

Hi Rebecca, Thanks for your warm welcome. I am Bala S Venkit, Bala to you and friends.  I hate to say this, that in spite of registering with Airbnb in my hour of  desperate financial need about 7 years ago, my enthusiasm was dampened when nobody, I repeat nobody wanted to be a guest at my place via Airbnb.  This was prior to the pandemic and I was trying in my small wee way to make some sort of headway when the cut throat competition in India was to host foreigners, never mind where they came from.  Things have become, I believe very different now with the advent of Social media and software apps that makes text, images and video calls a breeze.  So much so,  for communication. I wonder if the world of Airbnb has opened up to Social Media apps. If so , I am open for two way communication using my social media ID : #connect2y on Threads, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or Connect2y@yahoo.com.  Knowing & relating to intending hosts to be hosted before they arrive, does make a difference. This is communications, on a higher level..  Can I expect this from Airbnb?

[Cynthia1451]

Hello! I am very excited to be a part of this community. I have enjoyed meeting others while traveling. I am even more excited to do that locally and meet others, introducing them to my community by being a host. 

I am 52 and will be married in February. We each had our own home and as I tried to sell mine, I realized the market just was not right for that. I had thought of renting but, through research, found that I really enjoyed the idea of hosting others. I live in Memphis, TN. The city is growing and has much to offer! I love that I can be part of that. 

I enjoy the outdoors! I love hiking and biking and enjoy traveling. 

Thank you for welcoming me and I look forward to the experience. 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Cynthia1451 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. It sounds like you're going to have a fantastic time hosting and sharing your love for Memphis. What kinds of experiences are you hoping to provide for your guests?

Also, a huge congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Are you feeling organised and ready for the big day? 👰
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Teresa2393]

Hi All! 

my name is Teresa Waltman! I live in southern Indiana! My husband and I have raised 4 children and decided to renovate the lower level of our home to accommodate overnight guests! We look so forward to meeting new friends! I grew up in Wyoming and wanted AWAY from the bitter cold and winds! I look forward to this new adventure!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Teresa2393 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It’s great to meet you!How has the renovation process been for you and your husband? Excited to hear about your new adventure in hosting!  

We've got a topic that asks > Would you like to share before & after photos of your listing? I think it would be a great space to share the amazing work you're doing during your renovations! 

[Shirl731]

I'm Shirl from United States. I've travelled extensively in the United Sates and Europe. I enjoy  meeting people from different cultures. i believe offering my home as an AirBnb gives me the opportunity to enjoy people and their cultures.