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[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  and @Elisa  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. 

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

[Bhumika]

Hi @Dr-Jayanthi1 , Vanakkam 😍

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful introduction with us! Have you incorporated any elements of biotechnology or sustainability practices into hosting? 

I'd like to introduce you to a few Host members who love the concept of sustainable hosting and actively advocate it : @Jennifer3225 @Felicity11 @Laurelle3 @Kitty-and-Creek0 @Rose422 @Nash-Cottages-LLC0 @Rekha10 and invite them to your introduction, if they'd love to drop a hello!

They had written wonderful articles during our Festival of Sustainability this year. Sharing the link of the articles, if you were interested to have a read : 🍃‌Festival of Sustainability 2024 Lineup‌🍃‌ 

[Rekha10]

Hello Bhumika! I would love to participate. Thanks for the introduction 

[Felicity11]

Hi @Dr-Jayanthi1  I have been hosting since 2012 and I have set my home to up to reduce the emissions and waste it creates and my guests love it - and the keep coming back to stay with me - because of what I do.  

I love sharing what I do with others. Please feel free to ask me more!

Felicity 

[Dr-Jayanthi1]

Thank you for the introduction to other significant members of the forum. Sustainability is close to my heart and I feel its the need of the hour. I'd love to share my small steps through the hosting process. 

[Bianca-Jade0]

Hi There

I am Bianca hosting "Cozy in Jozi" in Johannesburg South Africa

I have personal been on Airbnb for years however Hosting is new to me so would appreciate any guidance or advice. As a family we love traveling, me and husband and I have our own family business. Looking forward to this new hosting adventure....

[Bhumika]

Hi @Bianca-Jade0 ! Congratulations on starting your new adventure with "Cozy in Jozi."What a unique name of the listing😍  Is there a particular story behind the name?

Based on your own guest experiences, have you made sure to provide any amenities in your listing? 

If you have any questions related to hosting, please feel free to ask them to the experienced Hosts in the Community by starting a new conversation ~ I'm sure they'd love to support you through this new adventure. 🌻

Wishing you all the best!

[Bianca-Jade0]

Thanks very much Bhumika

So the name we came up with the help of my friend's "The Camping Crew".... We have a group of four  (4) family's (Adults & Kids) that have been going on holiday together for the last 10 years.

We all were throwing some names around and this one stuck with me, I felt it described my place perfectly. 

I have listed all my amenities and loads of photos. I see you can only become a Super Host after a Year with other criteria but I would love to know how to market my listing to get more traction. If there any advise you can give me for this I would greatly appreciate it.

Keep in touch, thanks Bianca

[Sara10285]

Hi!

I am co-hosting together with my partner, since we bought a house in the countryside just over an hour from where we live. 

Initially we listed our house as a way to make an income when we're not there, so that we can improve the property quicker. But now after three hostings I feel that an added benefit is to offer an affordable way for five people to go on holiday for a week. It's also located in an un-assuming spot, yet a 15-30-minute drive from there you reach amazing beaches, nature reserves, woods and a UNESCO-listed wetland area.

/Sara

[Bhumika]

Hi @Sara10285 ! Welcome to the Community Center 🌻 Congratulations on your hosting journey 😍 

I noticed that you've received amazing reviews from the guests so far! Do you have specific strategies in place to ensure a great stay for guests?

[Sara10285]

Hi Bhumika

One thing that has been very appreciated is the welcome note with a picture of me and my partner that we put on the kitchen table, and I guess it helps that we put two bottles of bubbly next to it - one with alcohol and one without. We have had a minimum 5-nights stay rule so we think two bottles is a good level of a welcome gift.

We can't be there to greet guests so we have made an effort so that everything is self-explanatory around the house. One guest appreciated that it was 'free of clutter' and this has been conscious on our side. A bit of a challenge since we use the house a lot ourselves so removing our personal items before hosting has been a priority.

Sara

[Sandra6991]

Hi everyone.

I'm originally  from Colombia, I'm living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I'm thrilled to be part of this Airbnb community as a Host and Co-Host. I’m passionate about creating memorable experiences for my guests, for this reason I decided to focus on Airbnb property management and offer to this community solutions about  maintenance and administration of your business, vacational short rent properties.

I can support you with cleaning service, painting, pressure washer, landscaping maintenance, handyman, renovations for kitchen, floor and bathrooms. You can take care of receiving the profits and we keep your investment in good condition without you having to worry about the details. My company with an excellent team will do for you. You can contact us at** we offer our services in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota and Brandenton FLORIDA.

Looking forward to engaging with you all and contributing to this amazing community!

Best regards,

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[Sławomir8]

Hello, my name is Slawomir, i came from Poland, in city of Gdansk i had flat which are available for Airbnb community. I am working as engineer, because of my job i am travel a lot and very often visiting Airbnb places. In my free time i like to go to gym.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Sławomir8 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's so great to have you here 🎉

How long have you been a host for? 😊

[Sławomir8]

Thank you 🙂 I am started with first quest at November 2023. Now is my first summer vacation time, a lot people interested to share flat, we have summer, nice weather and beautiful beaches in south seaside of Baltic Sea.

[Kumar467]

I was born in Gujarat but grew up in states from high school, college and University. I also have lived in Toronto Downtown for quite some time. I love traveling and been traveling for last 7 years including 19 countries. I love photography, hiking, exploring nature, adventures, adrenaline sports, cars, sky diving in Dubai , scuba diving in Philippines, climbing in Nepal or Red Canyons, Road trips in New Zealand and just being a city guy in New York, Vegas, Toronto, Manila, Singapore, Dubai, Sydney, Malaysia and now in Los Angeles and San Francisco! Love to explore places in California, recently got a condo in San Diego and renting it to some university girls for now till I find the next adventures.