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[Elisa]

Hello everyone! 😊

Welcome to the Community Center! 👋  I'm @Elisa , one of the Community Managers for our English Community Center along with my lovely team members @Quincy @Paula @Rebecca @Bhumika @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 7+ 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. 🥘

@Emilie : I was born in France 🇫🇷, raised in French Polynesia 🌺 and Morocco 🇲🇦, and have settled in the UK for 14 years now! On evenings and weekends, you will find me spending time with my dog, working on a jigsaw, or trying my hand at some new cuisine. 🍲

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🌻,

Elisa

[Elisa]

Hi @Marie10744 😊, 

Thank you for letting me know, this is so interesting! 😍

I wish you all the best.

If you're looking to connect with hosts from your area, feel free to explore our 👉 Local Host Clubs.

Additionally, if you'd like to dive deeper into the topics you mentioned, our 

👉 Community Guides could be really helpful.

Warm regards,

[Tropical-Stay-Management0]

Hello 

Hola! I'm Captain Sean, and my Puerto Rico story started in 2017, right after Hurricane Maria. I came with my construction company to help rebuild — homes, roofs, businesses.  What began as a mission to lend a hand turned into something much deeper. I fell in love with the people, the culture, the resilience of this island... and I never left.

Today, I run TSM— a full-service vacation rental management company built right here in Puerto Rico. We work with homeowners to take the stress out of short-term rentals, handling everything from guest communication to maintenance, bookings, and pricing strategy.

Because we live here full-time, we understand the island’s unique challenges — and we know how to turn them into opportunities. Our team is multilingual (English, Spanish, and French), locally connected, and committed to keeping your property cared for while helping it perform at its best.

Puerto Rico has given me so much. This is my way of giving back — by sharing it with guests from around the world and helping property owners succeed with peace of mind.

Bienvenidos to paradise,

[Elisa]

Hi @Tropical-Stay-Management0 😊, 

Welcome to the community center, and thank you for this amazing introduction!

Your story is truly inspiring! 😍 Where are you originally from?

How many properties are you currently managing?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Tropical-Stay-Management0]

Hi Elisa, 

I am from San Diego,  been living in Luquillo for the last six years.  We currently manage 4 properties, here in Luquillo and Conado. 

Thank you 

Sean 

[Ahmad-Mazzuwa0]

hye, elisa, im mazzuwa . from malaysia.
nice to meet u all airbnb host. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Ahmad-Mazzuwa0 😊, 

welcome to the community center and thank you for sharing this here!

How is it going this hosting season for you? 

When did you start hosting? 

Warm regards 🌻,

[Joshua1276]

Hey y’all, I’m Joshua—born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, where the food’s rich, the people wave at strangers, and family always comes first. I’ve got a background in caregiving, tech, and fixing up just about anything with my own two hands. About a month ago, I became a co-host after restoring one of my mom’s homes that was damaged in a flood. Instead of waiting on a contractor, I rolled up my sleeves and rebuilt it myself.

Our Airbnb’s in Baton Rouge, tucked in a quiet little pocket of town. It has a spacious private patio right out front—a great spot to sip coffee, read, or just watch the day roll by. I’ve only hosted one guest so far, but I’m just getting started, and I’m excited to keep learning and growing in this journey. My goal is simple: create a place that feels like home.

[Elisa]

Hi @Joshua1276 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center, and thank you for this lovely introduction!

What’s your favorite food in Louisiana?

Did you learn anything from this first guest experience?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Aleli9]

My name is Aleli, though I prefer to be called Lei. I was born in the Philippines and have been residing in Norway for the past 30 years. I have accumulated 16 years of experience in the currency exchange industry and have been actively engaged in the Airbnb platform for the past 6 years, managing rental properties in both Norway and the Philippines. I have a passion for travel and enjoy connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Thank you, Rebecca, for your warm welcome.

[Elisa]

Hi @Aleli9 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center, it's nice to have you here.

Your background is so impressive! 😍

How do you manage properties in the Philippines? Do you have someone there helping you?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Aleli9]

 Hi Elisa, I manage the advertisements for my property, with valuable assistance from my family in the Philippines. I have a dedicated team of agents and a cleaning crew, and we maintain effective communication through technology.

I visit my property annually to ensure everything is in order. Currently, I have temporarily paused rentals due to ongoing renovations and a long-term lease agreement. However, I have observed a significant increase in competition within the Philippine rental market. As a result, my advertisement on Airbnb has become less visible.

While I strive to remain competitive, I find it challenging to continually lower my daily rates, as I have numerous bills to cover, and the current rental income is insufficient to meet these expenses. 

I remain hopeful that I will be able to successfully rent out here in Airbnb

Regards,

Aleli

[Alma467]

New to the community here in Magnolia Texas hope to connect ! 

Alma

[Elisa]

Hi @Alma467 ‌😊‌, 

welcome to the community center!

When did you start hosting? 

Warm regards 🌻,

[Debbie1388]

I’m from Santa Cruz California. I’m a retired flight attendant. We have a home in the Santa Cruz redwoods we Airbnb. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Debbie1388 😊, 

It's marvelous to have you here, welcome!

I suppose you've traveled a lot in your life. How many countries did you visit while working as a flight attendant? 😍

Warm regards 🌻,