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 7+ 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

[Leesa34]

Great day! 

I am Leesa, I am a certified property manager. I enjoy networking, spending time with my wife, son and family. I have a passion for interior design and event planning.  I look forward to networking with you all! 

[Alex]

Hi @Leesa34, 

Welcome to the Community! How long have you been doing property management? 

I'm sure your experience will help other members in the community. 😊

Kind regards, 

Alex

[Albert3445]

Hello World
Albert here from Yerevan Armenia.
Have been hosting people for 10+ years (before was doing using trustroots and couchsurfing). Last year bought a property and started hosting as a profession.
Happy to meet like minded humans around.

[Alex]

Hi @Albert3445, 

Welcome to the community! It's wonderful to have such experienced hosts like you here. I'm sure you will provide great advice to everyone!

What's your objective as a host for this year?

Warm regards, 

Alex

[Joanne988]

Hello,

Joanne here from Toronto. I've been a host off and on for years. I have an old home downtown Toronto and I rent out the basement. I'm a high school teacher and an artist, I have incredible pride of ownership and I put alot into keeping my home spotless and lovely. And yet, to be honest I find hosting stressful! Hoping to find some support here. Thanks all!

Jo

[Alex]

Hi @Joanne988, 

Welcome to the Community! I'm also based in Toronto. 🇨🇦 If what you are looking for is support, you are in the right place! Here, you will find members sharing their advice and knowledge within the community. 😊

Is there anything in particular that would need help with?

Best wishes, 

Alex

[Jo-Anne48]

Hi Elisa. I am Jo-Anne and I am from the tropical twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. I am obsessed with dogs, dachshunds  and tiny house living.

[Alex]

Hi @Jo-Anne48!

Welcome to the Community Center! 😄 I'm also a dog lover; I have a Cocker Spaniel named Archie who is 3 years old. He is a true member of the family and brings so much joy to our home. Do you have any pets? 🐶

Kind regards, 

Alex

[Rim1193]

Hello Elisa and the team ! It's nice to meet you! 

I am Rim, French originally from Tunisia. I have been using Airbnb as a guest but also as a host and co-host since almost 2 years ago, managing one listing in Paris and one in the South of Switzerland. 

I am currently undergoing a career change and I want to leverage my experience in property management in order to offer my co-host services to other hosts through Airbnb. 

I have been trying to use the cohost feature but it hasn't been useful. Do you know a way I can offer my services to the Airbnb community? 

Thanks a lot in advance ! 

Best, 

Rim

[Alex]

Hi @Rim1193, 😊

Welcome to the Community! With so many years of experience, what advice would you give to the members reading your message? 👀

Kind regards, 

Alex

[Carol10083]

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m Carol, and together with my partner Lupe, we’re hosts in Lima, Peru. 🏙️✨ We love welcoming travelers 🌍 and sharing the best of our city: its rich history, delicious cuisine 🍴, and vibrant culture. 🎶

Hosting allows us to connect with people from all over the world 🌟 and provide them with a warm and cozy space 🏡 where they can fully enjoy their stay. We pay attention to every detail to ensure they have an authentic and memorable experience. 💫

So happy to be part of this community! 😊 I’m looking forward to learning from all of you. 🤝

[Alex]

Hi @Carol10090, 

Welcome to the community. Happy to see someone joining from the western hemisphere!😎 

What's your favourite dish from Perú cuisine? 🥘

Have a lovely day, 

Alex

[Carol10090]

Good morning Alex

Thanks so much , plenty more to learn for me , but it’s been fun so far .

Enjoy your day 

Cheers Carol

[Lea3411]

Hello.

my name is Lea and I’m an Australian living in NZ.

My little guest house is called Our Hotel California and situated near the ocean on both sides of the peninsula where we live .

[Alex]

Hello @Lea3411, 

Welcome to the Community! 👋

What time of year is the busiest for your listing?👀

Have a lovely day,

Alex