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

[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 😊

[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.

[Paula]

Hello @Russ578, Thank you so much for sharing your introduction with us, and I wish you all the best on your hosting journey.

As a new Host, you might have some questions or comments, so please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐,  asking any questions you have. I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions.

All the best,

[Laura7924]

Hi, i am Laura. I am from London England and i am happy to be here. I am new to hosting and i am welcome to new and great ideas to improve my hosting.

[Paula]

Hello @Laura7924, A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us.

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?

Regards,

[Samuel1348]

Hello, I am Samuel from Ghana🇬🇭 Please take care of me.

[Paula]

Hello @Samuel1348, welcome to the Airbnb Community Center 😊

How has your hosting experience been so far? Please let us know if you have any questions for our lovely host community.

Regards,

[Shernell1]

Good day all,

My name is Shernell! I live and host in Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean. I've been hosting for 2 years!

My goal has been to provide a space where guests feel as comfortable as they do in their own home - home away from home.

I'm happy to be a part of this community and I'm eager to learn from fellow hosts. 

[Paula]

Hello @Shernell1, A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us 🌻

How has your experience with Airbnb been so far? Please feel free to start a 👉New conversation here to share ideas, tips, or ask questions to our experienced Hosts.

Regards,

[Kathy1503]

Hello. Ken and Kathy Maurer. We live in a rural community of Birch Run, Michigan, a five minute drive from Frankenmuth, Michigan - home to the worlds largest Christmas store.

We just started hosting and it has always been our plan when we retired to host people in our home. Originally to be a Bed and Breakfast, but Air BnB is a better fit for us.

Ken retired 2 years ago and I retired last month. We have married for 44 years. We enjoy spending time with our three children, their families and camping.

Looking forward to the next chapter of our lives and meeting new people. Strangers are just friends we haven't met yet.

[Paula]

Hello @Kathy1503, Congratulations on your recent retirements! I agree, Airbnb is a perfect fit for hosting 😊

Please feel free to start a 👉New conversation here to share ideas, tips, or ask questions to our experienced Hosts.

Regards,

[Erlin-Marion0]

Hello my Name is Erlin McAllister i was born in Colombia  ,  i live  in Canada  for 20 years , i m retired ,i live in one farm close to Owend  sound Nort to Ontario

i growing my plants and i love my animals

but now i star my owner  Bussines  ,  i have the beutifull  House in Santa Marta Colombia , and  i try the most  people enjoy and feel  peace in this house is one EDEN

[Paula]

Hello @Erlin-Marion0, thank you so much for sharing your introduction with us.

I personally love Santa Marta! Does your listing have an ocean view?

Please keep us posted! 😊

[Matthew2305]

Hello, I'm Matthew and am wanting to be a more active participant in the community. 

[Dian5359]

Hey guys, Dian here.  I have been hosting international students mainly Japanese here in Edmonton, Alberta for the past two years but new to the Airbnb space.  

I am Jamaican, lived in Toronto and now in Edmonton for the past 12 years.  I am a traveller and lover of good food.  

My property is in the beautiful quiet area of StonyPlain, Parkland County which is about 25 mins outside of Edmonton.

Looking forward to learning and chatting with members of the group.