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]

Hi @Javier2100 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us and congratulations on becoming a Host. 

I think it's totally normal to fee nervous about Hosting, but you're here and you've got a huge Community of Hosts to support you. 🤗

If you need any help/support, feel free to start a conversation and ask any questions you may have!  😊

[Chzan-Lin0]

Hi, My name is Anson, from Malaysia. I was just start to host a villa at Phuket, Thailand.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Chzan-Lin0 👋

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!  😊

[Savanna135]

Hi my name is Savanna. Born & raised in Indiana, which is where my Airbnb is located. I have family that have airbnbs and after talking with them I decided to make mine one instead of a rental property. So far my property is booked for the next few months and I’m excited to see how it goes! 

[Bhumika]

Hi @Savanna135 , Welcome to the Community Center 🌻 It's so great to hear that you're all booked up for the next few months😍 Wishing you all the best with the that one! 

It's interesting to hear that your family is into hosting on Airbnb! Have they shared any specific tips or secret formulas with you that convinced you to kickstart your journey as a Host? 😉

[Nathalie2465]

Hello All,

My name is Nathalie. I’m from Sweden, Karlskrona and have been hosting a house for 5 years.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Nathalie2465 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us after all this time. How have the past years been being a Host? We can't wait to see the valuable support you'll bring to the Community. 
 
Feel free to start a conversation and share your experiences!  😊

[Kelly2330]

Popping in here to introduce myself!  My name is Kelly ** and my husband Jon ** are new to the rental world and have been working hard to get our rental up and running!  We are from Wisconsin and recently became empty nesters.  We are always up for a good time and love to travel when the opportunity arises.  We are excited to be able to share our beautiful vacation home in Punta Gorda, Florida.    

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[Marie8425]

@Kelly2330 

Your house is  beautiful  big bathrooms gorgeous pool.  My only  question the sleeping is 8 people where do the other four sleep if 12 adults?

[Sophia]

Hello @Kelly2330, welcome to the Community Center! 🎉

Great to have you here 😀

If you'd like to, you can ask for feedback on your listing from our expert hosts. To find out more, check out this post: How to ask for listing critique on the Community Center 🏡

Wishing you the very best of luck! Do share your experiences with us 🙌🏽

[Veronica1458]

Hello,

I am Veronica. I live in Iasi, Romania. I just listed a 2 bedrooms flat on Airbnb and I am so excited as this is something new to me.

I do have lots of experience in renting out the properties on long term, but nothing at all with this type of hosting so I'll be grateful for any advice from this community.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Veronica1458 , Welcome to the Airbnb community! It's exciting to read that you're transitioning from long-term rentals to short-term hosting, since it can be quite an adventure!

Do you have any specific questions or areas where you’re seeking advice? Perhaps about setting up your listing, managing guest interactions, or handling bookings? If you have any such questions, I'd like to invite you to start a new conversation to share your questions with other experienced Hosts or post a new question by clicking below 😉

[Kish136]

Hi I am Kish from Las Vegas

[Bhumika]

Hi @Kish136 , a very warm welcome to the Community Center! I had a sneak peek at your listing and I must say it looks so beautiful. Added features such as a golf course and swimming area must be a highlight in terms of attracting guests interested in outdoor activities. 

We'd love to know, do you have any favorite corner or part of your listing that you absolutely adore?

[Tammy697]

My name is Tammy.  I am originally from Lincoln Nebraska "Go Cornhuskers!".  I come from a long line of landlords who treat it as more than a profession, we take care of  tenants and have been invited to weddings, funerals, and graduation by tenants who have become life long friends.  In the tradition of my family we are involved in community (mostly planting trees!) and care for old buildings, keeping original features while installing modern upgrades.

My home is a Mid-century original home in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District, in front of the AT&T Stadium, "How about those Cowboys?!"  It is quiet, peaceful, has wood floors, chef's kitchen, and a soaking tub.  I selected mid century designs and 1950's games to give guest a memorable experience.  I am glad there is an Air BnB community.  It is nice to have others to answer questions!  Thank you.