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

[Quincy]

Hi @Lonavla-Enclave0,

Welcome to the Community!  Glad to have you here!

Have you captured any photos from the holiday festivities in your city recently? There’s a great post 👉here👈 where you can share your photos and join the conversation. We'd love to see them.

[David12960]

Hi, I'm in Sydney Australia, new to AirBnb hosting, I've been doing it for 3 months. So far so good, I'm finding useful tips here in community posts. I'm an artist, animator and university lecturer, who has loved traveling to many countries and worked for years in California on films and tv, now back here in my apartment near my family.   

Cheers David 

[Quincy]

Hi @David12960. Welcome to the Community and the world of hosting!🌟

It's great to have you join us. There are plenty of other new hosts sharing their experiences. Check out the conversation here 👉How Do You Feel About Starting Your Hosting Adventure? 

Since you're new to hosting,  I would also recommended that you ask the Community for listing critique. Read more on how to ask listing critique by clicking here👈

Additionaly, you can browse the boards for helpful tips, or use the search bar at the top for specific information. If you have any questions or need advice, feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have. The Community is here to help you in your journey.

[Rudell0]

Hello Everyone, I’m @Rudell0  origanally from The Bahamas but I live in Atlanta, GA. I’m new to hosting but loving it so far and hope to learn as much as I can. 

[Quincy]

Hello @Rudell0, welcome to the Community! It's fantastic that you're already enjoying hosting.

What inspired you to start hosting and how has your experience been so far in Atlanta?

[Rudell0]

Thank you for the welcome @Quincy! I started hosting to make extra money and I have been fully booked since I listed. It’s been great!

[Lady-Jane0]

Hi everyone! I'm Lady Jane a hospitality enthusiast from Angeles City Philippines. I'm excited to host travelers in my cozy apartment's private room. Looking forward to sharing Filipino culture and connecting with fellow hosts.

[Quincy]

Hello @Lady-Jane0, welcome to the Community! We’re excited to learn more about Filipino culture through your hosting journey.

We recently had a host, Pam, share her experience about a cultural festival in Malindi—feel free to check out her post here 👉 ‌Impact of Host Community on Local Culture & Economy.

I hope it inspires you to share more about Filipino culture as well! You can start a conversation by clicking the "Post" button up top or by 👉clicking here to share with us.

Best,

Quincy

[Keiner0]

My name keiner I’m from Costa Rica I’m happy to be here learn from u all new experience about how to become great hoss like u all . My place is located playa matapalo puntarenas Costa Rica .thank you for welcome me to this community. 

[Alex]

Hi @Keiner0 ! 😁

¡Pura vida! Welcome to the Community. 

What's you goal as a host for 2025? 👀

Regards, 

Alex

[ساري-الليل0]

Hello everyone. My name is Musallam Al Kalbani and I am from the Sultanate of Oman. I have been in the field of hosting for more than 15 years. I sent a request to create a hosting community in Oman and I would like to manage it and I have experience in that. I would like help from the management of your company Airbnb. As there is no hosting community in the Sultanate of Oman. Please, support me.

[Bhumika]

Hi @ساري-الليل0 ! It's great to meet you and thank you for sharing about your extensive experience in hosting.

Have you applied to become a Community Leader through this link? : 👉Become a Community Leader 👈

Do keep us posted on how your application progresses! All the best 🌻

[Ahmed1048]

Hello everyone! 👋

My name is Ahmed, and I host alongside my wonderful wife (Bassant) here in Hurghada, Egypt. 🏖️ Together, we manage cozy studios located in The View Residence, each offering breathtaking sea views and a peaceful environment.

Hurghada is a beautiful Red Sea city known for its stunning beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and world-class diving spots.

Hosting has been a fantastic journey for us as we love meeting guests from all over the world and ensuring their stays are comfortable and memorable. We’re thrilled to join this community and look forward to learning from your experiences and sharing ours. 😊

Warm regards,
Ahmed & Bassant

[Bhumika]

Hi @Ahmed1048 and Bassant, welcome to the community! 🙂 

 It's great to hear about your hosting journey in Hurghada and that you enjoy meeting guests from around the globe!

What are some of your favorite experiences or stories you've had while hosting?

[Ahmed1048]

Hi @Bhumika,

Thank you for the warm welcome! 😊 Hosting has been such a rewarding adventure for us. One of our favorite moments was hosting a couple on their honeymoon—they spent their days enjoying the pristine beach and evenings watching the sunset over the sea from their balcony. It was so special to see them create beautiful memories by the beach.

We’re so excited to connect with this community and share more of our hosting stories from the shores of the Red Sea!

Warm regards,
Ahmed & Bassant