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

[Mavash0]

Hello Elisa,

Thank you for your warm welcome. My name is Mavash, I am originally from Iran but live in Texas United States. I love to travel and experience other cultures and visit other countries. I have a condo in the Canary Islands that I am sharing with other travelers. I am happy to meet all of you wonderful folks in this community 

[Alex]

Hi @Mavash0, 

Welcome to the community! I love to hear you have a listing in Spain. 😃 

Have you ever visited Spain? 🇪🇸

Have a lovely day, 

Alex

[Gail1067]

Just wanted to say 👋! I live in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales with my husband & 13 year old son. We currently have one room available within our home for guests but are looking to convert stables & a garage for additional accommodation this year! I’m an embroidery designer & work with digital and hand embroidery to create customised wedding veils. We have 3 alpacas, a few hens, 2 American Cocker Spaniels & a Bengal cat. 

[Alex]

Hi @Gail1067, 

Welcome to the Community Center. I see you are an animal lover. 😍

I have a English Cocker Spaniel called Archie and he is already 3 years old. What is the name of your dogs and cat? 🐈

Kind regards, 

Alex

[Tom4801]

Hi everyone, I'm Tom from Ocean City NJ, USA.  Ocean City is a terrific small beach town located just south of Atlantic City.  I'm a retired baker and I am a second year host. We had a great time last summer learning the AIRBNB way of hosting some many different guests. I help a friend manage his property and we are looking for ways to increase time in our unit. Last year we had booking for 28 days out of 90. How do we stand out from the crowd. 

[Alex]

Hi @Tom4801!

Welcome to the Community Center! From the two years that you have been hosting, what has been your best experience so far? 👀

Also, if you are looking to improve your listing, I invite you to create your own post asking for tips and advice. This is how you do it:  How to ask for listing critique on the Community Center. 🙂

Kind regards, 

Alex

[Carol10083]

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. 🤝

[Abhay33]

Hi All,

I am Abhay from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. We have listed a small cabin here, located in the middle of feilds and next to the river. 

Its my goto location to relax and unwind. I love reading, walking, cooking and partying with close friends n family. 

Looking forward to good and cherished associations, 

Rgds, Abhay

[Alex]

Hi @Abhay33, 

I see you love cooking, what is your favourite dish to make? 👨‍🍳

Best wishes and I hope you enjoy and learn in the Community.😊

Alex

[Abhay33]

Hi @Alex,

I like to cook curry primarily, we eat it with Bajri ka rotla and rice, otherwise i can cook veg or non veg, and other few Indian seasonal local fresh veggies from our farm - bhadta (brinjal), bengal gram- channa. 

Today, I am cooking a chicken curry, which includes in ingredients, elaichi, clove, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, pepper, coriander, green methi fresh from the fields, methi seeds, turmeric &  jeera. No red chilli powder or anything thats artificial.

Its been done in mustard oil and A2 Gir Cow ghee.

Rgds,

Abhay

[Ann-Brenda0]

My name is Ann Brenda,and I'm excited to join this amazing community! I'm from Kenya🇰🇪and I'm new to Airbnb hosting 

I love hosting travellers in my cozy home and cooking as my hobby.

I joined the Airbnb community centre to connect with other travellers and hosts,share tips,and learn from your experiences. 

Looking forward to being part of this community.

Thanks 😊🙏

[Alex]

Hi @Ann-Brenda0, 

If you came her to learn and meet new people, you are in the best place! 🤗

What's your favourite dish to make? 🥘

Have a nice day,

Alex

[Ibrahim303]

Ibrahim from the Maldives here.
Been traveling with AirBNB for the past 11 years.

New to hosting as we just finished our vila here in the Maldives.
Ready to learn from you guys. 🙂

[Alex]

Welcome @Ibrahim303!

I'm sure that your hosting journey it's going to be amazing. 🤩 What would you like to learn from other hosts in the Community? 👀

Kind regards, 

Alex

[Diana2993]

Hi Elisa,

I am Diana from Kirkland WA (Greater Seattle Area). I've been with Airbnb for 2 years now, and while I gathered so much experience by hosting and co-hosting, this is such a dynamic market.