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

[Seydi3]

Hello, everyone! I just joined the community, my name is Seidy Rodriguez, from Guanacaste, Costa Rica; living in Eugene, Oregon. I've been "hosting" my home in Costa Rica for a year now, without an idea how to do it. I want to take advantage of your experience and develop the needed skills to succeed. Thank you for letting me in 😊 

[Elisa]

Hi @Seydi3 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center, and congratulations on your new beginning! 🎉

How is the hosting season going for you?

If you’re looking to learn from the community, don’t hesitate to explore our

👉Community Guides.

Warm regards, 🌻

[Paola2576]

Hello everyone!

I´m Paola, Argentinian living in Italy since september. I´m a co-host of an appartment in Buenos Aires. I recently moved to Florence Italy, and I'm looking for any job opportunities. I'm an interior designer, and I'd love to help with any interior design projects for your apartment, such as renovations or home staging.

I'm also open to co-hosting here in Florence. 

I speak English and Spanish.

[Elisa]

Hi @Paola2576 😊,

Welcome to the Community Center!

I’m from Italy as well. Why did you decide to move there? 😍 

I love design too. Do you have a particular style you prefer?

Warm regards🌻,

[Paola2576]

I came to Italy to do my citizenship and now i move to Florence from Calabria, looking for a bigger city where i can find a good job.

Florence is beautiful! Full of art and history. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Paola2576 😊, 

Thank you so much for letting me know!

Wishing you all the best for the future.

Florence is such a beautiful city, enjoy Italy! 😍

Warm regards 🌻

[Alex]

Hi @Paola2576, 

Welcome to the community! I'm sure you will enjoy and learn with the hand of the rest of the members. They will answer all of your questions,  give their advice and share their opinion.😊

What is your goal for this year? ✨

 Have a nice day, 

Alex

[Paola2576]

Thanks Alex! My goal is to find a good job in interior design and finish my master´s degree. 😅 

[Alex]

@Paola2576 I'm sure you will achieve your goals with a lot of effort and hard work. Keep us updated on how your journey is going.🙂 

Have a lovely day, 

Alex

[Robert8915]

Hi Elisa.

I am from the Mid North Coast of NSW in Australia, a slice of tropical paradise. Summer here now (the wet season) so its nice and warm and humid! Never mind we have aircon and a decent sized lap pool to cool down in and keep fit. If that does not suit we are less than 100 metres to the beautiful Pacific Ocean, cannot quite see the waves but we can hear them crashing onto almost 3 kilometres of unspoiled and uninhabited beach. Have been hosting with Airbnb for more than 6 years along with my wife, Phyllis. We have four rooms for let each with its own bathroom. Breakfast at Sapphire Chambre is epic and includes home made breads and cakes along with Phyllis' famous banana bread as well as a full cooked English ( Irish?) Breakfast of bacon and eggs, hashbrowns, tomatoes and mushrooms. What's not to like?

Cheers     

[Alex]

Welcome @Robert8915! 

The description of your place sounds like paradise! To make it even better, the English/Irish breakfast is the chef's kiss. 🤗

What's your goal as a host for 2025?✨

Have a lovely day, 

Alex

[Kwesi-Quao0]

I’m Kwesi Quao, a project architect from Ghana.
I joined Airbnb to share the urban tranquil lifestyle with guests.

Located in the prestigious Airport Residential Area, just minutes from Kotoka International Airport, this well-connected apartment offers easy access to business hubs, top restaurants, and shopping centers like Accra Mall, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers seeking modern comfort and convenience.

[Alex]

Hi @Kwesi-Quao0, 

Welcome to the community! Your area looks really popular and with a lots of activity. How are your bookings looking and what's your goal for this year?🙂

Kind regards, 

Alex

[Kwesi-Quao0]

Hello @Alex ,

Thank you for the warm welcome!

My goal this year is to offer guests the best mix of urban living and tranquillity. I want every stay to be comfortable, peaceful, and memorable.

As a first-time Airbnb host, bookings are just starting to come in, and I’m excited to welcome guests.

I’m focused on creating a great experience so that positive reviews will help build trust and attract more bookings over time.

Reviews mean a lot to me as they help improve my service and give future guests confidence in their stay.

[Alex]

Hi @Kwesi-Quao0 

That sounds like a great plan! I'm sure all of these changes are going to be really helpful in making guests feel at home. How do you think you are going to achieve this? 🙂

Best wishes, 

Alex