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 @Elisa @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 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. 

@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. 🥘

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

[Steven1834]

Hello:

My name is Steven H. Smith and I host our AirBnB which is  on the second floor of the owners' 

third story commercial building in the Christmas City of Bethlehem, PA.    When this property was  purchased the Covid pandemic was just ending.  The second office was to be offices, but our Advertising Agency's management and employees efficiently adjusted to working remotely.

We therefore converted the 2nd floor to a beautiful AirBnb that overlooks Main Street, Bethlehem.

We are in high demand during Musikfest, Christmas and weekends for families of Lehigh and Moravian Universities student.  We have been hosting for 2 years.

Nice to meet everyone,

Steve

[Paula]

Hello @Steven1834, thank you so much for your lovely introduction 😊

How long did it take you to achieve Superhost status? What a milestone—congratulations!😎

What tips would you give to new hosts?

Best regards,

[Jon5338]

Jon, from Northern Ireland.  Just started airbnb but really enjoying it!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Jon5338, 

Welcome, and congratulations for starting out as a host! It's wonderful to hear you're already enjoying it, how have your first few guest stays gone so far? 🌻

[S-J-Enterprises0]

Hello everyone! I'm Sharalee from Northern California where I've been most of my life. I love traveling and hosting and co-hosting AirBNBs. This is my first time in the Community Center.

[Elisa]

Hi @S-J-Enterprises0 ‌😊‌,

Welcome to the Community Center!

It's wonderful to know that you love Airbnb. How long have you been hosting and co-hosting?

Warm regards🌻,

[Lance256]

Hi, I am Warren I am in Texas my ABNB is in Kileen Texas .

[Elisa]

Hi @Lance256 😊, 

It's lovely to have you in the Community Center!

How has your experience been so far? What do you recommend for your guests to visit?

Warm regards🌻,

[Angel9097]

I am a new host in Alabama. I bought the house across the street from mine when it became available to use for my grown children coming home with their growing families. We decided to use it as a short term rental between their visits and, so far, it is going well. I hope that I can learn more with this forum!

[Aviah2]

Hi everyone! I'm Aviah, from Tel Aviv, but currently managing a home I bought and renovated in a village in Italy. So far, so good - gotten quite a few guests so far who seem to be enjoying it. It was a bit natural for me - I've been using Airbnb as a way to travel like a local for years! In my spare time I am a musician and pilot.

[Elisa]

Hi @Aviah2 😊,

Welcome to the Community Center!

You have such a marvelous background and hobbies. I’m from Italy too. In which village are you managing your home?

Warm regards🌻,

[Edgar-Oso0]

Hola soy Edgar Osorio Y actualmente vivo en Monterrey tengo una propiedad en Tulum Quintana Roo me dedicó a la construcción soy arquitecto 

[Google translation]

Hello, I am Edgar Osorio and I currently live in Monterrey. I have a property in Tulum, Quintana Roo. I am dedicated to construction. I am an architect.

[Elisa]

Hi @Edgar-Oso0 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center!

Since you are an architect and dedicated to construction, did you build your home?

I would love to know more about it. 😍

Warm regards🌻,

[Edgar-Oso0]

Así es Elisa, construimos el desarrollo que se llama Jardín Caracol en Tulum y actualmente estamos en proceso de construcción de otro desarrollo llamado Hygge Tulum. 

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That's right Elisa, we built the development called Jardín Caracol in Tulum and we are currently in the process of building another development called Hygge Tulum.

[Google translation added by OCM]

[Elisa]

Hi @Edgar-Oso0 😊, 

I wish you all the best with your next development! 🎉

How many guests will you be able to host there?

Warm regards🌻,