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  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

[Alena872]

Hi @Elisa . Thanks for your answer. I love to meet people from other countries, to communicate with them and prepare for them our apartment as well as I can. 

Have a nice evening.

Kind regards 🌹😇

[Elisa]

Hi, @Alena872 

Thank you for this explanation! 😊

If you have any nice moments that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to start a new conversation here.

It will help you connect with other Hosts and exchange tips about hosting! 😍

I wish you a lovely evening too.

Warm regards🌻,

[Shayan27]

I was born in Islamabad 🇵🇰 and have a passion for unique experiences. My travels have taken me across the UAE, Malaysia, and Azerbaijan, where I've explored diverse cultures and landscapes. These journeys have deepened my appreciation for blending different worlds and perspectives.

[Elisa]

Hi @Shayan27 😊,

Welcome to the community!

It’s wonderful to hear about your travels and your passion for unique experiences.

What’s been your favorite experience or a fun story from your adventures?

Warm regards🌻,

[Arjun81]

Hi everyone! This is Arjun, I put up in New Delhi as I work in the corporate, however, my heart belongs to the mountains so I keep travelling to Himachal Pradesh aka 'Dev-bhoomi', meaning the 'Land of the Gods 🏔 where my listing is also located. 

I am an enthusiastic long distance runner🎽, love trekking,  playing the guitar🎸 meeting new people and eating tasty food 🍲😁

[Elisa]

Hi @Arjun81 😊,

Welcome to the community! It’s great to have you here.

Since you love trekking and exploring Himachal Pradesh, do you have a favorite trail or spot there that you recommend?

If so, don’t hesitate to bring it up in the community by starting a new conversation here.

Warm regards🌻,

[Daniel13684]

Grato placer saludarles Daniel Martinez desde Republica Dominicana aqui estamos a sus ordenes y siempre sirviendole a nuestros clientes, amigos y huespeds. me gusta leer pasear y conocer personas he intercambiar ideas y conocer otras culturas para mejorar el crecimiento y sabiduria.

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Pleasure to greet you Daniel Martinez from the Dominican Republic here we are at your service and always serving our customers, friends and guests. I like to read, walk and meet people and exchange ideas and learn about other cultures to improve growth and wisdom.

[Google translation added by OCM]

[Elisa]

Hi @Daniel13684 😊,

Welcome to the community!

Dominican Republic seems wonderful. 😍

What’s one idea or insight you’ve gained from meeting people from various backgrounds?

Warm regards🌻,

[Scott2192]

I am from Indianapolis. I am meeting interesting people and wonderful friends through Air bnb. It's my favorite part. And then there's the money. It's never extra money in my situation. It's just money and I am so grateful. Thank you. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Scott2192 😊,

Welcome to the community!

It’s great to hear you’re making wonderful friends through Airbnb. 😍

What’s been one of your favorite experiences or stories from meeting fellow guests?

If you have one,  don’t hesitate to bring it up in the community by starting a new conversation here.

Warm regards🌻,

[Erna6782]

This is Erna, originally from Indonesia, and currently share my time between TX, CA, and CO. I take cleanliness as a high priority in my rental and that's typically what the guest commented on. In addition, I let my guests use the kitchen to live a healthy lifestyle. All of them like this option and the freedom to prepare their meal. I required them to clean after they each used the space. The guest loves the health option more than cleaning. I appreciate the opportunity to meet other hosts and share my hosting experience. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Erna6782 😊

Welcome to the community, it’s wonderful to have you here!

Your commitment to cleanliness and providing a kitchen for your guests is impressive!

What tips do you have for other Hosts to encourage guests to keep shared spaces tidy?

I would like you to take a look at this conversation about 👉 How do you handle the cleaning and management of bed linens and sheets? 

Feel free to participate if you’d like to share any tips!

Warm regards🌻,

[Aparna25]

Hi,
@Haider6:  This is Haider Jilani, the Founder and CEO of Balmy BNB, a homestay brand based in Newtown, Kolkata. Balmy currently operates three towers in Newtown and is quickly becoming a preferred second home for travelers to the area. I bring extensive experience working with several 5-star hotels across India as a branding and marketing partner through my association with Addmania.

Having traveled extensively across India, I have a deep understanding of cultural values and evolving consumer behavior. In addition, I am an analyst of the emerging homestay business and actively researching the shifting preferences of travelers choosing homestays over traditional hotels and resorts.

In my free time, I engage in creative writing and blogging.

[Elisa]

Hi @Aparna25 ‌😊‌,

Welcome to the community! 

Thank you for sharing your insights about your experience in the hospitality industry.

Given your background, what trends have you noticed in traveler preferences that you think could shape the future of the homestay business?

Don’t hesitate to bring it up in the community by starting a new conversation here!

Warm regards🌻,

[Aatfa-Sabrah0]

hello my name is aatfa sabrah i am from burundi and i am new to this airbnb journey. any guidance please?