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 @Shirl731 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's wonderful to meet you. You've come to the right place as we're a global community! How long have you been a host for? 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Maarif1]

I’m Maarif, a passionate host from the vibrant city of Islamabad, Pakistan. Hospitality has always been close to my heart, and I love creating spaces where guests can feel truly at home.

Islamabad is a gorgeous city at the base of the Margalla Hills, known for its natural beauty. My apartments have amazing Margalla views, giving guests a peaceful and scenic place to stay. It’s a great spot to relax, enjoy nature, and still be close to everything the city offers.

In my free time, I enjoy physical activities like sports, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. I’m always happy to recommend the best spots for hiking or share tips for enjoying the city’s outdoor adventures!

I’m happy to be part of this community and can’t wait to share ideas, tips, and experiences with all of you!

[Paula]

Hello @Maarif1 and welcome to the Airbnb Community Center 😊

In our community, there's a fantastic board titled 👉Ask About Your Listing, where both new and experienced Hosts come together to share tips on enhancing their listings through 👉Critique My Listing threads. Would you be interested in joining this initiative?

All the best,

[Chris23217]

Hi everyone! 😊

I'm Chris Wilson, and I’m excited to join this amazing community! I’m a new host from USA,Virginia and absolutely love the idea of sharing unique experiences with people from around the world.

A little about me: I enjoy cooking, hiking, photography and have a passion for exploring different cultures. My accommodation is located in My accommodation is located in a historic neighborhood of Virginia, near breathtaking nature trails like those in Shenandoah National Park and just a short distance from the vibrant heart of the city, where cultural landmarks and modern attractions blend seamlessly, which I think makes it a special place for travelers to explore.

Looking forward to learning from all of you, sharing tips, and connecting with other hosts here.

Warm regards,
Chris Wilson

[Paula]

Hello @Chris23217,

Thank you for joining our community!

How long have you been hosting? I noticed there aren’t any active listings on your profile. Are you still working on setting everything up?

Keep us posted—we’d love to hear more! 😊

[Rebecca]

Hello @Chris23217  👋

Welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. Your place sounds amazing, especially being near Shenandoah National Park.

What's been your favourite part of hosting so far? Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

Looking forward to hearing more! 

[Yavi5]

Hi all,

My name is Raj. I live in Dallas, Texas. I am new to STR business and I recently hosted on Airbnb my newly built cabin, YAVI, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Looking forward to learn from all your experience and expertise. Cheers!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Yavi5 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. Your cabin YAVI sounds lovely. How did your first booking go? 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Gabriela1743]

Hi everyone! I’m Gabriela Bahena from Dallas, Texas. I’m new at hosting and excited to learn from you all. I enjoy cycling and dancing. 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Gabriela1743 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. You've come to the right place as we're here to support you!
 
There are other new hosts just like you who are sharing their journey, and their feelings here > New Hosts: How Do You Feel About Starting Your Hosting Adventure? 

Looking forward to seeing you around! 😊

[Ayoola2]

Hi Team, thanks for having me. I'm from Nigeria, now living in the beautiful, multicultural and diverse city of Calgary. I'm a thorough-breed professional with over 18years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry. I love to welcome guests with a smile and ensure they have a wonderful experience.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Ayoola2 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us.With your extensive hospitality experience, what do you find most rewarding about hosting guests? Looking forward to hearing more!
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊 

[Ronald776]

Hello! We are Ron and Wanda Walborn from the metro NY/NJ area. We own a beach townhouse in Bethany Beach Delaware. We love to travel and have visited over 40 different nations in our lifetime and hoping for many more.

[Paula]

Hello @Ronald776,

Wow, 40 countries is quite a lot! Which one is your favourite?

How long have you been hosting, and how has your experience been so far?

Please keep us updated!

[Ronald776]

Hi Paula,

I think Paris is our favorite city but Greece is amazing. Santorini is heaven on earth. We have been hosting at our cabin in the Catskills for 5 years and we just purchased our beach house in Bethany Beach. Should be fun!

Ron