New to the Community Center? Introduce yourself here ‌👇

[Elisa]

Hello everyone! 😊

Welcome to the Community Center! 👋  I'm @Elisa , one of the Community Managers for our English Community Center along with my lovely team members @Quincy @Paula @Rebecca @Bhumika @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. 🥘

@Emilie I was born in France 🇫🇷, raised in French Polynesia 🌺 and Morocco 🇲🇦, and have settled in the UK for 14 years now! On evenings and weekends, you will find me spending time with my dog, working on a jigsaw, or trying my hand at some new cuisine. 🍲

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🌻,

Elisa

[Jason2767]

My name is Jason and I just joined Airbnb as a host after leaving evolve.  I have had a condo in Branson Missouri for a couple of years now and just moved to Missouri from Las Vegas NV a year ago.

[Paula]

Hello @Jason2767, it is absolutely great to have you here. We wish you all the best in your hosting journey.

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 this is helpful!

[Nathan4083]

My name is Nathan. I am a Super Host with a rental in the Ozarks Mountains of Arkansas, nearby the largest lake in the state, the White River, Crooked Creek, and America's first national river, The Buffalo River. I do have questions about another potential renal property, that I would like to do some "off-grid" renting if anyone has experience in that. 

[Paula]

Hello @Nathan4083, welcome to our community 😊

To gain more visibility in our community and gather excellent advice on marketing strategies from our members, I suggest starting a 👉new conversation here.

Regards.

[Jane4751]

hi

My name is Jane and i am an airbnb host.  i am based in Victoria Australia and have airbnb properties here but i also  have a villa in Uluwatu Bali. We have recently rennovated and i need to get some new photos of the villa. Please let me know if you are a photographer in the area

[Paula]

Hello @Jane4751,

Those locations sound very interesting! Which of the two Airbnbs are you hosting remotely?

Regarding your question about photographers in the area, to increase visibility within our community and connect with other hosts, I recommend starting a 👉new conversation here.

Regards and see you around 😊

[Manoke0]

1. Good day everyone 

My name is Manoke and i live in Cape Town, South Africa. I lived in Johannesburg for many years and recently relocated to Cape Town. I love travelling and meeting people. My wife and I have 2 Airbnbs but we still have a lot to learn. 

[Paula]

Hello @Manoke0 

Welcome to our community! We’re thrilled to have you here.

Congratulations on becoming a Superhost! 😎 How long did it take you to reach this milestone?

We look forward to hearing more about your experience.

Best regards,

[Manoke0]

Hi @Paula 

Thanks for the welcome.  It took me roughly 8 months to become a Superhost.  It requires a lot of hard work but, most importantly, attention to detail. Guests need a host who's available and a place that's homely. So its important to make sure your place is clean and smells good. 

[Veronika288]

Hi! My name is Veronika. I‘m originally from Vienna, Austria, but moved to Orlando, Florida 11 years ago. I‘ve been a Superhost for close to 7 years with two beach condos on the Florida Gulf coast. I‘m always interested in new ways to market our properties and in becoming more efficient since I‘m managing our Airbnb‘s in addition to a fulltime corporate job.

[Paula]

Hello @Veronika288,

Thank you so much for your kind introduction, and congratulations on all your success in the hosting business this year! 😁

What would be your top three suggestions for new hosts?

I look forward to hearing from you.

[Mariana1345]

Hello my name is Mariana ,I am not totally active in Airbnb as it is my first time and still waiting for a few thing to finish such as photographs ,presently looking for a airbnb photographer in West Palm Beach Fl.

[Paula]

Hello @Mariana1345,

It's great that you've found our community while setting up your listing! 😊

Have you already reached out to any Airbnb photographers for assistance? If not, here's a link to the webpage where you can connect with them: Airbnb Photography Service.

Regards,

[Mariana1345]

Thank you @Paula  the photographer has been scheduled.