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

[Andrea8499]

Hi, my name is Andrea,

I am from João Pessoa Brazil and I I have stayed in various Airbnb's for many, many years. Recently I started hosting. Any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Andrea8499 👋

Congratulations on starting your hosting journey and welcome to the Community Center! It's wonderful to have you here with us. There are other new hosts just like you who are sharing their journey here > New Hosts: How Do You Feel About Starting Your Hosting Adventure? 👈

The Community Center has so much information for new hosts. By heading to the top of the page you'll see the 🔍 search bar - if you type a question in there, you'll get lots of results. You can also ask your own questions if you have something particular, or even ask for feedback on your listing! 😊

[Dianne389]

Hello:  I am Dianne and pretty new to being an AirBnB host.  Thus far I have rented 6 times with 5 five star reviews.  This last rental was a disaster and I hesitate to leave a negative review, as I don't want a retaliatory negative review.  However, I would NEVER recommend this guest to anyone.  AirBnB has been giving me the run around as I try to claim damages (burned carpets, divots in the walls, burned leather sofa, etc.).  Any advice? 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Dianne389 👋

Wow! You're a new host and all the bookings have 5 stars, that's fantastic - well done! 😍 

You've asked a great question here, but I think it would get more replies if it was a stand-alone thread. You can start a conversation here to ask the experienced hosts. 👈 

Let me know when you've done it and we can tag some members into the conversation to share their advice and support. 😊

[Muhammad572]

Hi everyone! 😊 I’m Junaid, excited to be part of this amazing community! I’m from Pakistan, and I absolutely love exploring the rich culture, history, and landscapes of my country. It’s great to see such a diverse group here, and I’m looking forward to connecting with all of you. Can’t wait to share and learn from each other’s experiences! 🙌

[Sukumaran0]

Hello 

I am Anilkumar from India. I am a planter, having a small farm with Cardamom, Peppers, Coffee, and some fruit trees. My Homestay Urumbihill Homestay is situated 850 meters above sea level in a small remote village called Urumbikkara, district Idukki in Kerala. 

[Vikash11]

@VikashMakhan

Born and raised in beautiful sunny South Africa, the land of contrasts.

Simple person, loves the ocean, my kids and just peanut butter, keeping fit is not my priority but eating wisely is.

Love cycling with my kids, i can count less than 5 times on the bike without them over the past 5 years.

Just a peaceful soul,

Love 

Vikash

[Susie352]

Hi! I’m a newby from Tucson Arizona. 
My husband and I are native Tucsonans however we lived for 45 years in a suburb of Atlanta. 
Retired back home and loving being a desert rat again. 
I retired from Delta Airlines so of course I love to travel. 
Looking forward to being a host with our RV on our vacant lot. 
thanks for the opportunity! 
Susie 

[Bay-Square-Apartment-and-Lounge0]

I'm from Nigeria

 I have been on the Community Center for 5+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love travelling and reading

 . I appreciate the opportunity to meet other host from all around the globe. 

[Maria21081]

Hi Airbnb Community!

I’m Maria McCarthy, a proud Superhost for 6 years and the owner of a vacation rental cleaning company in Southern California. Hosting has been an incredible journey, teaching me how to create unforgettable guest experiences and keep that 5-star rating.

Through my cleaning business, I’ve also learned how much a spotless property matters in making guests feel at home. I’m here to share tips, connect with fellow hosts, and learn from this amazing community.

Looking forward to meeting you all and exchanging ideas!

Warmly,
Maria

[Erica2116]

My name is Erica, I was born in the USA 🇺🇸. I have 5 children ranging from 16 - 6 months so they occupy most of my time indeed. I am a small business owner on the panhandle of the gulf coast. Going to the beach is my favorite time. I love music and trying new restaurants. Excited to be apart of the community and I look forward to making some great relationships along the way. 

Sunny regards,

Erica

[Scott2244]

Hello Community Members,
We have been hosting for just over a year now in Jindabyne which is a Lake side town in the Snowy Mountains, Australia. We are lucky enough to have year round activities such as mountain biking, water skiing, hiking & snow in Winter.

We are just about to install a Sauna, we already have a fire pit & games room but I have been curious about public liability for these extras.

Wishing everyone a safe & healthy 2025 

[Karan155]

I was born in Delhi,India 🇮🇳 and as a lover of unique experiences—from exploring the different countries and culture to appreciating timeless art and cuisine—I'm here to blend the old with the new. 

[Glenn453]

Hello ....
Thank you for joining this community. I just started a business on Airbnb and just published it. My name is Glenn, I come from Indonesia. I want to learn a lot about this business, hopefully my business can grow. and also ask for help from community friends if there are things that I don't understand. Thank You

[Dee1356]

Hiya, I'm in Birmingham UK, and I’m looking to connect with other host. Having been a member now for some time & have experimented with Airbnb experiences as well.