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Bhumika
Community Manager
Community Manager
Toronto, Canada

New to the Community Center? Introduce yourself here โ€Œ๐Ÿ‘‡

Hello everyone! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Welcome to the Community Center! ๐Ÿ‘‹  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 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ I have been on the Community Center for 6+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love cycling๐Ÿšฒ, playing footballโšฝ, and travelling๐ŸŒ . I love how dynamic and diverse the Community Center is as we meet Hosts from all around the globe. 

@Bhumika ๐ŸŒ I was born in Gujarat, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ , and shifted to Toronto, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ last year! ๐Ÿ“ท I recently realized my love for photography and aesthetics. I love to capture mundane life and candid pictures. ๐ŸŒ† When I'm not working, you'll find me binge-watching thriller movies or exploring history.

@Paula : I am from Colombia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด and currently living in British Columbia, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. I have a passion for Latin American culture (I love to dance ๐Ÿ’ƒ) . I've had the opportunity to visit around 20 countries ๐ŸŒŽ and plan to visit many more. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially mountain biking ๐Ÿšฒ and hiking ๐Ÿ”.

@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 ๐ŸŒฟ and like to minimise my impact on the planet ๐ŸŒŽ as well as volunteering in my local community.  I love sea swimming ๐ŸŒŠ yoga on the beach ๐Ÿง˜โ€ and I'm a children's yoga instructor too! ๐Ÿ™Œ 

@Elisa : I was born in Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น and as a lover of unique experiencesโ€”from exploring the streets of Rome๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น , Paris ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท, and Toronto ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ to appreciating timeless art and cuisineโ€”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

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Hi everyone! ๐Ÿ‘‹

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! ๐ŸŒด

Paula
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

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 ๐Ÿ˜Š

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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 ๐Ÿ˜Š

Russ578
Level 2
Cobble Hill, Canada

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
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

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 โญ New conversation here โญ,  asking any questions you have. I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions.

 

All the best,

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Laura7924
Level 2
London, United Kingdom

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
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

Hello @Laura7924A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us.

 

In our community, there's a fantastic board titled ๐Ÿ‘‰Ask About Your Listing, where both new and experienced Hosts come together to share tips on enhancing their listings through ๐Ÿ‘‰Critique My Listing threads. Would you be interested in joining this initiative?

 

Regards,

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Hello, I am Samuel from Ghana๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ Please take care of me.

Paula
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

Hello @Samuel1348, welcome to the Airbnb Community Center ๐Ÿ˜Š

 

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

 

Regards,

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Shernell1
Level 2
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten

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
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

Hello @Shernell1A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us ๐ŸŒป

 

How has your experience with Airbnb been so far? Please feel free to start a ๐Ÿ‘‰New conversation here to share ideas, tips, or ask questions to our experienced Hosts.

 

Regards,

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Kathy1503
Level 2
Birch Run, MI

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
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

Hello @Kathy1503, Congratulations on your recent retirements! I agree, Airbnb is a perfect fit for hosting ๐Ÿ˜Š

 

Please feel free to start a ๐Ÿ‘‰New conversation here to share ideas, tips, or ask questions to our experienced Hosts.

 

Regards,

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Erlin-Marion0
Level 1
Toronto, Canada

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
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

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! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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