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

[Morgan841]

Hi Everyone,

I’m Morgan, live in Hamilton, New Zealand and have used Airbnb for travelling for approx 10 years, but now venturing into Hosting and hoping to get as many tips and tricks as I would like to grow this into a business.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Morgan841, 

Welcome to the community - 10 years of using Airbnb as a guest, you must have picked up a lot in that time that will be useful as you transition into hosting yourself! What are some of the top takeaways?

You're in the right place to get tons of tips, tricks and support from the wider community of hosts. I would recommend having a browse through the many boards we have here, or start a conversation by asking a question. 😊

[Pranjit0]

Hello I am Pranjit , I belong to the state Assam of India, I am into hosting for Airbnb since last three months, I like travelling and driving.The north east part of India to which I belong is famous for its natural beauty, the famous wild life sanctuary Kaziranga home for one horned Rhino is in this part of India.

Thanks and Regards

Pranjit

[Paula]

Hello @Pranjit0, thank you so much for your introduction.

I would like to invite you to share some tips with our wonderful community by starting a 👉New conversation here.

I am sure your expertise will greatly benefit many new Hosts 😊

[Rachel3073]

Hi everyone!

My name is Rachel and I'm from Alaska, where I own and host a home. Last summer was my first time hosting with Airbnb and it was a blast!
During the winter, my house is rented full time and I live in Utah. I'm currently learning about and looking forward to cohosting in this area. 

When I'm not hosting, I travel in my small RV with my two doggos and spend as much time outside as possible. 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Rachel3073, 

Welcome, and congratulations on what sounds like an amazing first summer hosting! Are you planning to host again in spring or will you wait until next summer again? 

I would LOVE to see a picture of your doggos, we've got a lot of animal lovers around the community so I know I wouldn't the only one happy to get a glimpse at some good boys. 😊

[EMB-Group0]

Hi. My name is Erica and I am excited to join the group. I am from Columbia, MO. I decided to join Airbnb this year to be in supportive community, provide a more personal lodging experience, and of course making extra cash helps.

[Rebecca]

Hello @EMB-Group0, welcome to the community! 👋

It's great to hear you started your hosting journey this year, how is it going so far? Have you received your first booking already or is it something to look forward to still? 🌟

[Toria2723]

Hello All

I’m new here. 

I’m from England and have a wee place up in the Dales where my family had lived for hundreds of years.  
it’s a wee place that I cannot let go and thought I’d try this AirB&B with the  persuasion from a good friend of mine. 

Hopefully - a positive journey ahead. 

Love for walking - painting - visiting places of interests as well as eating&drinking tea/coffee x

[Rebecca]

Hello @Toria2723, 

It's so lovely to have you here with us, welcome to the community! Has your family lived in that village or in the house itself for hundreds of years? It must be very special to welcome guests in a place that means so much to you. 🤗

I'm also very curious about the sort of painting you love, are you an artist yourself? 🎨

[Karen4423]

Hi, I'm Karen. Last year, after 17 year working in Geneva and living in France, we retired to a farm in Central Michigan. Climate change was the primary factor for a move here. In addition to buying a farm, we began a 501c3 private operating foundation called the Climate Change Permaculture Project. We purchased a 4-bedroom house with a pole barn and 2 acres across the street. A residency program will provide 4 young women farmers with housing and 1/2 acre each to practice regenerative agriculture to learn what will grow best during extreme weather conditions. We had hoped to begin programming in 2024 but only had one applicant (needed 4). We are Airbnbing the house until programming begins, hopefully in 2025.

I guess we're atypical Airbnb hosts. Our property is called Quixote's Dream and is located on a lake near Clare, MI. The name comes from both the wind turbines located nearby as well as our dream for this endeavor.

[Paula]

Hello @Karen4423, thank you so much for sharing your introduction with us!😊

The Climate Change Permaculture Project sounds fascinating. Would you like to tell us a bit more about it? I understand the goal is to address climate change, but could you elaborate on how it connects with your hosting business?

Looking forward to hearing from you! 🌻

[Karen4423]

@Paula Thanks for asking. 😊

When we purchased and renovated the house in 2022-23, our intention was for it to be residential housing for participants of CCPP's Permaculture Incubator Program. Until that is able to get off the ground, we are renting the house through Airbnb to help cover our costs.

If you'd like to know more about the nonprofit, here's a link to the website:

https://www.climatechangepermacultureproject.org/

[Till210]

Hello All!
My name is Till, and I've been hosting for a few years now after I traveled to different countries, staying at other Airbnbs. Nice to meet you all 😊

Kind regards
Till

[Bhumika]

Hi @Till210 , a very warm welcome to the community 🌻

Which place has been your most go-to travel destination so far?😍 Do you have any favorite memories from your travel diaries? 

We'd love to hear more about what inspired you to commence your journey as a host! 🎉