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

[Johnson64]

Hello everyone!
I’m Johnson, the founder of Short Escape, a homestay management company based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. With over 6 years of experience in managing and designing Airbnb properties, my passion is to create memorable stays for guests while helping property owners maximize their rental potential.

We believe in building a strong host community where we can share knowledge, resources, and support each other to thrive in this industry. I’m excited to connect, learn, and contribute to this amazing community! Feel free to say hello! 🌟

[Quincy]

Hello, @Johnson64.Welcome to the community! 🌟 What one thing from your part of the world that you find special?

It sounds like you have a strong passion for what you do. With over 6 years of experience of hosting,  I'm sure you have valuable insights to share.

Feel free to share any tips or advice on creating memorable experiences for your guests. You can write a post by clicking here👈 or hit the "Post" button at the top 🙂

[Lauren4674]

Hello! I am hosting in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (USA) in a great 2 bedroom log cabin. I am interested in diversifying my income via real estate investing and wish everyone success with their listings!

[Eric8895]

Hi , I am new to hosting. I'd like to connect with other hosts in my specific area to gain insight and helpful tips. Sun City, AZ 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Eric8895 👋

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

As we're a global community, it might be hard to find a Host from a specific area, however we've got a few hosts from Arizona that I'll tag here: @Dawn241 & @Klarisse0 may be able to support. There are Local Host Clubs too 🤗

There are other new hosts just like you who are sharing their journey with the Community Center > New Hosts: How Do You Feel About Starting Your Hosting Adventure? 

[Asja50]

Hi, I'm Asja, a DJ Producer and Vedic astrologer based in Berlin. I travelled a lot using Airbnb as a guest but hosting now first time in a decade. I am very grateful for all the helpful insight provided by the community here. Namaskar🕉️

[Rebecca]

Hello @Asja50 👋

Welcome to the Airbnb Community Center. It's so wonderful to have you here. I wonder if much has changed since you last hosted? 

If you're in need of some inspiring stories for the festive season, check out our Week of Celebration! 🎊  

[Patrice514]

I am from Sweden but live in Austria since I was 6 years old. I work as a journalist and me and my husbund renovated an old little factory the last year. We love building and Soulmusic:-)

[Rebecca]

Hello @Patrice514 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. 
 
Your factory sounds amazing and we'd love to see photos and hear how the renovations went! Would you like to share before & after photos of your listing? 👈 

Click the link above to share your Airbnb journey with us! 

[Dylan143]

Hi Bhumika and team,

Thanks for the warm welcome! It’s great to learn a little about all of you—what an inspiring and diverse group.

I’m Dylan, and I run a jiu-jitsu-inspired brand called Assassins. While I’m also a host myself, I love exploring unique accommodations and the stories behind them. I’ve always admired how Airbnb connects people from around the world in such meaningful ways.

I’m especially passionate about travel that ties into culture, community, and sports, as I believe experiences like that bring us closer together.

Excited to be part of this community and looking forward to learning from everyone’s insights and stories here!

Best,
Dylan C.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Dylan143 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. I agree with you, community, culture and sports definitely bring people together. I think you'll love to read some of the inspiring stories from our Week of Celebration! 🎊  

Feel free to add comments or reply to any post on the Community Center. We can't wait to see what you share! 🙌

[Aleksandra287]

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm a host from Poland currently running my place in Mae Phim, Thailand. Having graduated in Japanese Studies and being a huge Asia enthusiast, I found my second home in Thailand. If any hosts are around the Rayong area, I'd love to connect! 🌴

[Paula]

Hello @Aleksandra287, thank you so much for sharing your introduction with us.

Wow, Thailand is definitely on my bucket list! When do you think is the best time to visit?

How has your experience with Airbnb been so far?

Looking forward to hearing from you 😊

[Aleksandra287]

Hi! Thank you for your warm welcome!

I'd say the best time to visit Thailand is between December and March. During these months, the weather is perfect - dry and not too hot, which makes it ideal for exploring all the beautiful places Thailand has to offer.

As for my experience with Airbnb, it's getting better and better! I'm really enjoying being part of this community 😊

[Russ578]

My name is Russ.  I live on Vancouver Island, BC,  Canada and we just started on airbnb in Aug.  We built a carriage house with a suite that we have listed on Airbnb.  Want to see other hosts views on various topics.