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

[Shannon1151]

Greetings all - My name is Shannon Fuller and I'm originally from California but have lived in Raleigh, NC for the past 11 years. We have several rentals in the Raleigh-Durham area. Raleigh is a great place to visit because it's close to the mountains, beach, airport, city life, great food but still has a small town community feel. I'm new to STR so learning as I go.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Shannon1151 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us and to hear about your rentals in the Raleigh-Durham area. 

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. 

[Jared420]

Hi All - I go by Jaye. I'm originally from Chicago and am a new host in Atlanta. I'm also an Airbnb alum. Looking forward to rejoining the family on the other side of the belo!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Jared420 / Jaye 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. 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? 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Debra768]

Hello! I'm Debra Carlotti and I co-host with my husband Ken Kolb. We are both originally from Brooklyn, N.Y. and, since 1980, have lived in a neighborhood called The Fan in Richmond, Virginia. We have been hosts for close to 5 years. We have a studio in our 1896 Victorian home. We love meeting new people and, now that we are both retired, hope to travel more via Airbnb!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Debra768 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us and with 5 years experience under your belts, you and Ken will surely have some valuable insights for hosts like you! 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and share your Airbnb journey or ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Thanos39]

Hello.I am Thanos and I live in Athens.I own an apartment building in Oropos and I have been working with AIRBNB since the summer.I LIKE TRAVELING and visiting new places.As well as hosting and meeting new people.I hope you are all well.Cheers.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Thanos39 👋

Great to hear from you and a huge welcome to the Airbnb Community Center! Living in Athens and owning an apartment building in Oropos sounds like an incredible setup! 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

I hope that your hosting journey continues to be a snap! 😉

[Cecilia1396]

Hello Airbnb community, I am just starting to venture into short term rentals. I am a nurse but looking to move into more real estate. I really appreciate the creative outlet of finding a property and making it my own. I live in Massachusetts but have properties here and in NY. 

[Paula]

Hello @Cecilia1396, it’s great to have you in our community—the forum where hosts and guests come together to share ideas, experiences, and suggestions 🌟

A great suggestion for new hosts in the community is to start a 👉 Critique My Listing thread, where our seasoned hosts can provide insights on improvements to enhance your chances of receiving more bookings.

I hope these tips are helpful!

[Westsolco0]

@Bhumika 

Hello Everyone! I’m Mubashir, originally from Pakistan🇵🇰. I’ve spent several years working with NGOs and have had the opportunity to travel to places like Afghanistan 🇦🇫, Iran 🇮🇷, Iraq 🇮🇶, China 🇨🇳, Syria 🇸🇾, Russia 🇷🇺, Belarus 🇧🇾, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Brazil 🇧🇷, Cuba 🇨🇺, and the UK 🇬🇧.

Now, I work remotely and manage 2 apartments on Airbnb. It’s great to connect with you all in this wonderful community. Looking forward to learning and sharing experiences!

[Paula]

Hello @Westsolco0, what an interesting introduction! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Which country has been your favorite so far?

Where are you currently hosting? How’s your hosting journey going?

Looking forward to hearing from you! 😊

[Fiifi2]

Hello everyone,

I'm glad to be here with you all.

I'm Fiifi from Ghana 🇬🇭, a novice is this industry but would like to explore all opportunities here.

Hope I'm welcome 

Regards

[Paula]

Hello @Fiifi2, Thank you so much for joining our community!

Are you currently hosting? If so, have you already welcomed your first guests?

Please keep us updated!

[Fiifi2]

Hi Paula,

Nice meeting you. 

I'm yet to get a client