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 @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 

[Paula]

Thanks for updating us @Fiifi2 😊

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!

[Alex13050]

@Bhumika : I was born in Ecuador.  I've lived in San Diego, California since I was 17 years old.  I've had the good fortune to have a long career with a multinational company that has provided me the opportunity to travel all over the world to over 70 countries. We lived in Belgium for 3+ years.  Working with people from different cultures and nationalities has been one of the most enjoyable parts of my career.  I speak English, Spanish, French and Italian.  Two years ago we purchased a new townhome in Acapulco Diamante.  It is a lovely 2-story house in a very nice development with lots of amenities.  We recently posted in Airbnb but we still do not have any rentals.  We've rented on Booking a few times and received great reviews.  We hope to get that first Airbnb rental soon.  

[Paula]

Hello @Alex13050, wow, what an interesting journey! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Where are you currently hosting? In Acapulco?

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!

[Mamadou39]

Hello to all membres of the Community Center. I am originally from Senegal and live in the UK. I speak French, English and Italian. I like travelling and looking forward to explore more places around the world. I rent a fully furnished flat in Senegal. I am very pleased to join the Community where I hope to find help and advices so I can improve myself and take my activities to the next level. 🙏 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Mamadou39, and welcome to the Community Center! 👋

You've come to the right place as we've got some great conversations going on:

 
✨ Ask about your listing - You can ask other Hosts to critique your listing, you could be pleasantly surprised at what other people see!

✨ Advice on your space - This is great for general questions about your space specifically, for example, the amenities that you have at the property to what types of sheets that you use.

Let me know how you get on and if you've got any questions just reach out! We're a friendly bunch and eager to support wherever we can.

[Swathy4]

Hello Everyone, What a lovely bunch of people to be warming up to! I'm Swathy and my sister Keerthy, originally Keralites, manage our parents' property in Goa. I'm studying Finance in Pune, and my sister is an architect and interior designer by profession currently settled in Goa. Together we intend to extend our love for hospitality and art wherever we can. Would love to hear from you and take your advice on our journey ahead. Cheers!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Swathy4 👋

Congratulations to you and your sister 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

You’ve found the perfect spot, as we have some fantastic discussions happening here:

✨ Do you offer outdoor amenities for your guests?

✨ Is your listing equipped with WiFi?

✨ Are you having a busy hosting season?

Let me know how it goes! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. We’re a welcoming group and ready to help in any way we can.