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

[Rebecca]

Hello @Rene3123, 

Welcome to the community! Your passion really comes through, how long have you been working in hospitality and more specifically with properties on Airbnb?

I look forward to seeing you around 🌟

[Rene3123]

I have been investing in rental properties for about 23 years. On Airbnb I have been around for about half a decade.

thank you for the warm introduction. I am really looking forward to learning from everyone in this group. My hope is that your teachings help me grow my Property Management business so I can help others grow their business.

[Rebecca]

@Rene3123 23 years, wow!! 😃 It sounds like you have a wealth of experience too, so I look forward to you seeing other hosts learn from you as well. 🌻

[Raj1394]

Hello everyone,
I'm Rajiv from London, UK, and originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka. I own a holiday villa in Ahangama on Koggala Lake, near the historic Double Sunrise flight route from Perth to Colombo.

Our villa offers a peaceful lakeside retreat with easy beach access, blending comfort with local charm. It’s ideal for guests looking to unwind, explore, or enjoy quality time with family and friends.

As an IT Consultant Architect specializing in application modernization, my work has taken me around the world, and I love meeting people from diverse backgrounds—a passion I bring into hosting.

Looking forward to connecting!

[Paula]

Hello @Raj1394 ! Thank you for sharing your introduction with us 🌟

What would be your top 3 tips for new hosts to succeed in their hosting business?

Best regards 😊

[Elisa]

Hi @Raj1394 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center, and congratulations on your villa! 🎉

You have such a marvelous background!

I’m curious, how do you manage the property from London? When did you start hosting?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Peggy-June0]

I live in Negril Jamaica - by the sea - doing "Healing Arts" by helping people - in chronic pain  and helping clients to feel better.

[Elisa]

Hi @Peggy-June0 😊,

Welcome to the community, we're happy to have you here! 

When did you start renting, and how is it going so far?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Peggy-June0]

Hello - I mistake - on my part - my name is Peggy June - (no 0)

[Peggy-June0]

Peggy June again - no problem - only no "0"  after my name 

[Peggy-June0]

About one year- renting my 2 studios- no problem - my name is "PEGGY JUNE" without a '"0".  thank you

[Rebecca]

Hello @Peggy-June0 👋

The usernames are automatically designated when you join the Airbnb Community. Having a '0' at the end indicates you're the first Peggy-June on our Community! 🎉 

I hope this helps! 
Rebecca 

[Peggy-June0]

thank you for this information

[Glynis19]

Hi, I’m from Australia and live near the Murray River. I am a Registered Nurse and work in the local area. I love nature, swimming in the river and bush walks. I have previously hosted before when I lived near the beach and enjoyed it immensely. I’m preparing my listing at the moment so not published yet but looking forward again to hosting.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Glynis19 👋

It's great to hear about your previous hosting experience near the beach and your love for nature. 🍃

How is the prep going for your new listing? We've got a thread going where you can connect to hosts that are just starting out > New Hosts: How Do You Feel About Starting Your Hosting Adventure?

You can also ask any question to the Community too if you need some extra support!