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[Bhumika]

Hello everyone! 😊

Welcome to the Community Center! 👋  I'm @Bhumika , one of the Community Managers for our English Community Center along with my lovely team members @Quincy @Paula @Rebecca  and @Elisa  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 6+ 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. 

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,

Bhumika

[Elisa]

Hi @Bj48 

thank you for your comment. 😊

I suggest you ask this in the "help with your business" section.

Warm regards,

[Roger1099]

Hi,

This is Roger. I am living in Houston, Texas, and remotely managing my Airbnb in Mountain View, California. I work as a research scientist and in my spare time, I like to run, hike, travel, and attend family events. My hometown is Suzhou, China, and have been living in the US for nearly 20 years. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Roger1099 😊

Welcome to the community and thank you for your introduction!

Do you miss your hometown? Would you like to host there? 

[Roger1099]

Hi Elisa, 

Yes, the last time I visited my home town is in early 2018, and I missed there. I hope I can host some Airbnb in China some time later.  There is lots to see and visit, and I am sure visitors will enjoy the time there. 

[Priyadarsini0]

Hi Everyone!

I am Priya from southern India ,residing in Dubai ,and  I host my  property in Trichy.I have a property manager taking care of it.I love interacting and getting to know about people and their behaviour.I am a career counsellor and encourage students to reach their goals.

I am new to airbnb.Its been 5 months I hosted the property ,but still figuring out to list and manage guest entry..Hope I can post my queries here.

[Elisa]

Hi @Priyadarsini0 

welcome to the community. 😊

I suggest you ask this in the "ask about your listing" section.

Warm regards,

[Muhoro0]

Hello Fellow Hosts,
Am Muhoro Pius W,a citizen of Kenya🇰🇪,currently operating the Tourism sector in kenya's Capital,Nairobi.
Am glad to join this community and explore the Airbnb Hosting Sector which is part of Tourism promotion...

Meanwhile;I would Recommend Integration of Airbnb with Local payment System e.g in kenya,most customers use Mobile Payments-MPESA.

As the Growth Product manager of K254 Tours and Travel (a brand by: K254 Media Conglomerate Africa LTD- **which is a Local & International Tour Planning & Management, Bookings, Camping, Team Building, as well our new focus as  K254 Airbnb Services, etc.

I Hereby Welcome all of you to the Beautiful City of Nairobi,Kenya.

Dont Hesitate to Explore what K254 Media Does in Kenya and Africa at large: **  including Events Mgt,Tours,Branding,Marketing,etc

Have a lovely Week Ahead.

Regards,
Muhoro Pius W.
Growth Product Manager,

**[E-mail address removed due to safety reasons - Community Center Guidelines]

**[Link removed in line with the Community Center Guidelines] - Please note that it is not allowed to advertise on the Community Center.

[Elisa]

Hi @Muhoro0 

Thank you for your suggestions and welcome. 😊

Don’t hesitate to start a new conversation on this topic by clicking the 'Post' button.

It might be helpful for other Hosts.

Unfortunately, I had to remove the links and the email address from your comments for safety reasons, as advertising and sharing emails are not allowed in the Community Center according to our guidelines.

Warm regards,

[Simon4819]

Hello, one and all. I'm SImon and have lived in the Shooters Hill part of London since 2007. I'm hoping to go on long-distance cycle rides around Europe and rent out my property while I'm away. 

Can anyone recommend a suitable insurance policy?

[Elisa]

Hi @Simon4819 😊

Welcome to the community!

I suggest you ask this in the "help with your business" section.

I am sure experienced Hosts will be able to help you.

Warm regards,

[Robin1488]

Hi, I’m Robin

I’ve just started my listing waiting for my first booking.

I’m in Cayucos California

[Elisa]

Hi @Robin1488 

welcome to this amazing community! 😍

How do you feel about starting this experience?

[Christine4439]

Hello! 

I am a host in Toronto.   I seem to be stuck in a loop with AirBnb admin about resubmitting a license for government validation.  The license is valid but it was declined due a spelling discrepancy.  This is now fixed.  

I do I get my listing up?  AirBnb chat cannot help and have referred my (4 times) to a special committee --- no response.  

Help!

[Elisa]

Hi @Christine4439 

welcome to the community. 😊 I am also from Toronto! 😍

I suggest you ask this in the "ask about your listing" section.

I am sure experienced Hosts will be able to help you.

Warm regards

[Heather2006]

Hello!  I host numerous listings in homes that I have raised my son in beautiful Humboldt County California.  Being a hostess has been challenging in the least.  Two bad reviews out of hundreds and it’s so damaging to my score.  It’s shocking actually.  I would much rather prefer 5 stars and then negative feedback on the private note public statements.  It’s too bad that more guests do not do it that way:(