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

[Elisa]

Hi @Júlia-Torres0 😊, 

Welcome to the community center, it’s lovely to have you here!

What inspired you to start hosting?

What kind of resources do you create for your guests?

By the way, did you know we have a 👉 Community Guide section here?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Warm regards 🌻,

[Griffin37]

Hello Everyone!

My name is Griffin Hill, I am from Columbus, Ohio, USA! I have been hosting on Airbnb for about 2 years now. I am a member of the Experienced Co-Host Network on Airbnb and I'm a superhost! I also have my own short-term rental management company, MGH Hospitality Management LLC. Since launching my company 6 months ago we have grown from managing 1 Airbnb to 8, with no plans of slowing down! I write blog posts on the short-term rental industry, Airbnb hosting, and more on our company website. This is not meant to be a promotion so I won't link it here haha! 

In the past year I have created a few beautiful Airbnb's, some from the ground up with full scale furnishing and design services. I have found a deep passion for this aspect of the business, focusing on intricate design, and incorporating special amenities and touches for guests.

Before I ever thought about hosting, I actually used Airbnb to travel the world! After graduating college, I went on an 8 month+ trip around the world, and used Airbnb to "slow travel," staying in each location for about a month! This is what sparked the idea to get into the Airbnb business as a host, and I am forever grateful for the perspective I gained as a traveler through Airbnb. I try to keep focus on this perspective as a host!

In the past I have used facebook groups to help other hosts and engage in Airbnb community discussions. However, after learning about the community center I am eager to engage more here and use this as a tool and way to help moving forward! 

Happy to be here 🙂

[Elisa]

Hi @Griffin37 😊, 

It's amazing to have someone as passionate as you in the community.

All my compliments on the incredible achievements you've had so far! 😍

How many countries have you visited?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Warm regards 🌻,

[Byron177]

@everyone

Hello I am Byron from Davenport, FL, U.S. or at least that is where my townhouse is located at.  Between Disney and Universal Studios.   I just purchased it last May and allowed the previous owner to let his bookings run through.  Now I am ready to set things up since he retired and move forward on to this journey to build a legacy for my son and grandchildren.  It is awesome to meet you all.  Here is a picture of the front of my townhouse.Front of the townhouseupper 2nd bedroomUpper 3rd bedroomKitchenLaundry room upstairsLiving room and dining roomLower master bedroomShared bathroomLower master bathUpstairs master bathupstairs master bedroomBack of the townhouse

[Becky656]

Wow this is really good. @Byron177 

[Elisa]

Hi @Byron177 😊, 

Welcome to the community center, and thank you for sharing these amazing pictures here!

Would you like support from other hosts and suggestions for improvement?

If so, I recommend asking for a listing critique by clicking here 👉 How to ask for listing critique on the Community Center.

Warm regards 🌻,

[Heong12]

Im Calvin Heong. Im from Malaysia. Im also a host and i am running a canvas art print business. I would like to know how can i reach out to other host or any possible ways that Airbnb can connect or promote my canvas art print products to all the host in Airbnb so that everyone can beautify their homestay . Thanks

[Alex]

Hello @Heong12! 🙂

Welcome to the Community Center! The best way to reach out to other hosts and promote your listing in the Community is by doing what you just did, commenting and sharing your ideas in the posts. What would you like to improve about your listing? 🏡

Best, 

Alex

[Zita89]

Hey Calvin, 

i was also thinking anout it. Let me know if you have some good idea. I would be happy if i can share my website, so other host can check my art , if anyone likes to have one, just let me know! 

https://payhip.com/ARTCANDY

[Châu6]

nice to meet you 

[Zita89]

Hello,

I am Zita, happy to join this community.

I’m an artist  from Budapest, I am a mother of two naughty teenager and a cutie -pie Labrador buddy. I’m thrilled to welcome you to this creative retreat by the lake Balaton. My Bohemian Holiday House is not just a getaway—it’s a space filled with art, inspiration, and a touch of magic.

I love to travel, of course, (especially the south of France :). 

[Alex]

Welcome @Zita89! 🤗

Since you mentioned that your house is filled with art, inspiration, and magic, I'd love to know what your favourite part of the house is or what you consider the most special. Also, where did you get the inspiration from? 

Looking forward to hear from you! 🙂

Alex

[Guisella1]

Hello, I’m Guisella, and I'm from Guatemala. I have 15 years of experience in Hotel Management, and I also work with an NGO on social, health, and development projects in my country. I’ve been using Airbnb as a guest for many years, and I’ve just started hosting, which excites me a lot. I love traveling and exploring towns and destinations. I adore the sea, camping, and watching movies. 😊

[Alex]

Welcome @Guisella1!

I love to see hosts with such amazing experience and knowledge joining the community. I'm sure we will learn a lot from you, and there will be amazing interactions with you! 🤗

Changing the topic of conversation, since you love traveling, what places have you visited so far? ✈️

[Victor4494]

Hello,

My name is Victor from Nairobi , Kenya.I Have been hosting for the last about one year now. Am happy to be here. Wish to hear new experiences and ideas on how I can improve my hosting and get full occupancy throughout.

Thank you