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

[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. 

[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. 😅 

[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

[Mahogany7]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the community..... I think. My first guest checked in six days ago and I still haven't gotten my first pay out. So not sure if I'm official official yet lol. Anyway so happy to be apart of the community. I have thought about doing this for over 5 years now. Looking forward to learning and becoming a great host.

[Alex]

Hi @Mahogany7! 

Welcome to the community! I hope you are having a great start to the week. 🙂

If you are looking to learn, you are in the right place! What made you decide to become a host?

About the pay out situation, did you contact Costumer Support? 

Alex

[Daniel14218]

Hello, my name is Daniel! I've been in property management for the last couple of years and just posted my first rental on this platform in our town or Midland, MI. I am excited to host people in this cute 1200sq ft, 3br/2ba cottage buiilt in 1920. I have big plans for the front and back garden area, and hope to allow guests to pick fruits and vegetables during their stay.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Daniel14218 👋

Congratulations on your first rental and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. 

Your property sounds wonderful and I can't wait to see what you do with it in the future! 
 

Whilst you're here, why not have a look around to see what the Community Center has to offer! 

✨ Ask about your listing - You can ask other Hosts to critique your listing, you could be pleasantly surprised at what other people see!

✨ Advice on your space - This is great for general questions about your space specifically, for example, the amenities that you have at the property to what types of sheets that you use.

Let me know how you get on and if you've got any questions just reach out! 

[Abdul-Ghafar0]

Hi, I’m Abdul, the owner of Hollybush Guest House in Oxford, UK. We provide cozy accommodations in a historic location, right across from J.R.R. Tolkien’s grave! I’ve been in the hospitality industry for a while and love welcoming travelers from around the world.

💡 Why I’m Here:
I joined this community to exchange ideas, get insights on improving my guest experience, and connect with fellow business owners. I’d love to hear your tips on maximizing bookings, managing listings, and handling guest reviews!

💬 Let’s Connect!
Tell us a little about yourself! Where are you from? What’s your business? What’s one thing you love about hosting? Drop a comment below and let’s build a great community together! 🚀

[Rebecca]

Hello @Abdul-Ghafar0 👋 

It's great to have you here on the Community Center and you're definitely in the right place to get advice and support, as well as connect with other hosts. 

How long have you been hosting for?