New to the Community Center? Introduce yourself here ‌👇

[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

[Daksh13]

Hi I am Daksh, currently residing and hosting a brand new apartment in Malahide, Dublin. It is my very first experience on Airbnb. There is lot of anxiety, but I hope once the dust settles down, it would be a smooth sailing. 

I am an avid Chess Player (it is mostly hobby now) and whenever time allows go out for Badminton. I am looking for tips and suggestions of being a great host, any personal experiences that you can share would be valuable

Regards

Daksh

[Rebecca]

Hi @Daksh13 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. 
 
You've joined the Community at just the right time as we're celebrating a whole week of hospitality by hosting our 5th annual Festival of Hospitality! It's officially begun and we are thrilled for a week filled with festivities! Discover new hospitality stories and inspiration, as well as share your own journey with like-minded Hosts. 😍 

[Monika757]

Hi, I am Monika from Wraysbury, near London. For the past year, I have been hosting three properties. I look forward to learning from the community. Looking forward, thank you!

[Monika]

Hi @Monika757  ,

You are very welcome to join our wonderful community!

Please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐ and ask any questions you may have. I am sure our lovely hosts will be more than happy to answer your question and help you learn even more about hosting.

Do your properties receive about the same number of bookings, or do your guests have a favorite among the three?

Warm regards,

Monika

[Monika757]

We get more bookings on the bigger properties also that are closer to the excursion.

[Savinee0]

Hi there, my name is Savinee and I'm from New Zealand. I've been living in France with my partner for the past 8 years. We co-host our lovely apartment, which is located in Nice, South of France. I love to host and provide personalised services for our guests, and I'm also a big traveller and foodie. I've joined the community in hopes of connecting with other hosts, sharing our experiences and learning from each other 🙂

[Monika]

Hi @Savinee0 ,

Welcome to our host community and and thank you so much for sharing your introduction! 😊

If do not get any replies here, you can ask you question here too: ⭐ New conversation here ⭐! 

What is special about your lovely apartment? How do you make it special for your guests? Can you give some tips for fellow hosts?

Kind regards,

Monika

[Savinee0]

Hi @Monika ,

We've paid great attention to the decoration, little touches and details of the apartment. We've ensured that the kitchen is fully functional and well-equipped to ensure our guests can cook and enjoy their stay to the fullest. We provide plenty of suppliers for cleaning and machine washing tablets,  unlimited toilet paper, shower gel etc so they can make themselves at home. Upon arrival, guests will find bottled water in the fridge, plenty of coffee and tea and some biscuits and chips to snack on. This is why I feel our apartment is quite welcoming and lovely.

But I feel there is always room to do better and to offer our guests an even more exceptional stay!

[Monika]

Hi @Savinee0 ,

It sounds great! Your guests receive such a warm and welcoming experience at your place. 😍

Please continue offering this special, warm welcome and maintaining your excellent hosting quality!

Wishing you all the best with your future hosting! 🔆

Warm regards,
Monika

[Marius303]

Greetings,

I am Marius, originally from South Africa, and I have lived in Vienna, Austria, for 15 years. My Airbnb is conveniently situated 7km from OR Tambo International Airport.

I wish you all great success!

Best regards,

Marius

[Paula]

Hello @Marius303, thank you so much for joining our conversation 😊

How long have you been hosting? How has your experience been so far?

Please keep us updated!

[Marius303]

Dear @Paula 

I wanted to share with you that I've been hosting guests since June of this year and recently welcomed my second client last weekend. I'm excited to let you know that our business has received two very positive reviews, and we are incredibly motivated to maintain our high standards and continue providing an exceptional experience for our guests.

regards, Marius

[Paula]

That's great news, @Marius303 —congratulations! 😎

I wanted to share some information about our community with you, in case you find it helpful in the future:

In our community, there's a fantastic board titled 👉Ask About Your Listing, where both new and experienced Hosts come together to share tips on enhancing their listings through 👉Critique My Listing threads.

Please take a look and let us know what you think.

Regards.

[Nicole3858]

Hello, everyone! 

My name is Nicole. I am originally from and currently reside in Chicago, Illinois. The Airbnb units I co-host are in Naples, Florida. I have been visiting Naples my whole life. It is a special place to me.

I am looking forward to learning and collaborating with the group. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Nicole3858 

Welcome to the community! 😊

We’re happy to have you here. I love Chicago and its architecture.

Would you mind sharing why Naples is so special to you?

Warm regards🌻,