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

[Johanne572]

Hello! Thank you for the warm welcome! 😊

When it comes to hosting, I enjoy discussing how to create memorable guest experiences, optimize operations, and implement eco-friendly practices. I also love exploring ways to integrate local products into the guest experience and finding innovative solutions to exceed guest expectations.

I’d be happy to dive into topics like strategic planning for hosting, enhancing the guest journey, and even brainstorming unique approaches to stand out in a competitive market.

Looking forward to connecting and learning from this amazing community!

[Angela4255]

Hola a todos soy Angela Marina, soy de Lima, Perú 🇵🇪 soy viajera 🗺 igual que la mayoria en esta comunidad. Amo bailar 💃, y aprender de las diferentes culturas de los lugares que he tendo la oportunidad de visitar. Viaje sola por mucho tiempo y ahora me enamoré de un paisa así que pronto iremos a vivir a Medellín, Colombia 🇨🇴.

Se me ocurrio la brillante idea de rentar mi departamento mientras salía de viaje, y de esa forma se generaba un dinero extra, antes de animarme a rentar mi departamento, ayude a otros familiares y amigos de forma muy empirica 😅. 

Google Translation added by Community Manager: 

Hello everyone, I'm Angela Marina, I'm from Lima, Peru 🇵🇪 I'm a traveler 🗺 just like the majority in this community. I love dancing 💃, and learning about the different cultures of the places I have had the opportunity to visit. I traveled alone for a long time and now I fell in love with a paisa so soon we will go to live in Medellín, Colombia 🇨🇴.

I had the brilliant idea of ​​renting my apartment while I was traveling, and that way I generated extra money. Before I decided to rent my apartment, I helped other family and friends in a very empirical way 😅.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Angela4255 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. What a wonderful idea with hosting and travelling at the same time. Did you have someone helping with the management and cleaning whilst you were away? 
 
I saw on your profile that you speak a little English, and wanted to let you know that we do have a Spanish speaking Community Center! 

[Angela4255]

THANK 🙂

[Peter4475]

Hello, and thanks for establishing this community and accepting me into it. I’m originally from Toronto, Canada and I currently live in Detroit, USA. My wife and I host an Airbnb near Atlanta, GA, USA. We love travelling and especially when we can stay in an Airbnb.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Peter4475 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. How long have you been hosting your Airbnb for? 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Prabina0]

Hi,

I am Prabina from Nepal, I am a new host. It's been 3 months I have listed my house but haven't received any response..

Thanks..

[Rebecca]

Hello @Prabina0 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. This will be a great space for you to get advice from other Hosts. 

My favourite boards are:
✨ Ask about your listing - You can ask other Hosts to critique your listing, you could be pleasantly surprised at what other people see!

✨ Advice on your space - This is great for general questions about your space specifically, for example, the amenities that you have at the property to what types of sheets that you use.

✨ Help with your business - You can ask those nitty gritty questions about taxes, payouts and more in this section. 

✨ Support with your bookings - Ask for support from Hosts who have mastered the art of hospitality - from reviews, communicating with guests to cancellations. 

We can't wait to see you around on the Community 😍

[Natia67]

Hello, I'm Natia. I'm from a beautiful part of Georgia. I want to offer you a vacation at one of the most beautiful resorts, where you can enjoy the beautiful views, the scenery, and also master the activity of skiing.

 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Natia67 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. The photograph you've shared with us is beautiful! Was it a recent photo? 

This community forum serves as a platform to facilitate meaningful conversations among hosts, encouraging open discussions about topics that matter to Airbnb hosts. If you head to 'start a conversation', you can ask our very knowledgeable community members for support. 

Enjoy connecting with fellow hosts and thriving in your hosting journey. 

[Cindy1689]

Hi. I moved to Mishawaka, Indiana from San Diego, California about a year and a half ago with the intention of retiring soon. I enjoy international travel, the history, the architecture, the different cultures, and the beauty of differing landscapes through my camera lens. 

I dipped my toes into hosting in September of this year by listing my home for rent for football weekends at the nearby university. I had my first booking within hours of posting it to Airbnb. Now hoping to scale this up into a consistent form of passive income for a retirement that would allow me to travel more and enjoy life!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Cindy1689 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. You've come to the right place as we're here to support you!
 
Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[S--Melody0]

Hello! I am happy to be here to learn from host around the world. I am Melody and I host a Airbnb in Jamaica! I need some insights on how to be successful.

[Rebecca]

Hello @S--Melody0 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. How long have you been hosting your Airbnb for? 

Feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Jessica4147]

Hello! I am Jessica. Born and raised in Wisconsin.  I have been a host for 3 years now.  Our property is near New Lisbon WI.   I am a busy mother of two and enjoy watching kids sports!   I am excited to have this community!

Thank you,

Jessica