Sharing is Caring!

[Sarah5000]

Time flies so fast, and now October is here, with 2024 already three-quarters gone. Looking back on September, I can honestly say it’s been the busiest month of my life, but ironically, it was the slowest month for hosting. 

When I started hosting nine years ago, I never imagined I would visit Airbnb’s headquarters, meet the co-founder, or become deeply engaged with the host community. Before the pandemic, my hosting journey had run smoothly, and I preferred keeping to myself, enjoying the quiet of hosting on my own.

However, the past two years have been transformative. I’ve had the honor of serving on the Airbnb Host Advisory Board, and my second year has been full of incredible and unexpected experiences—from being a torchbearer in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 this July to an invitation to Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco in September 2024.

One of the highlights of the San Francisco trip was visiting Airbnb’s headquarters and meeting co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky during a Q&A session. I had the privilege of listening to my fellow hosts from the Host Advisory Board, who represented 23 advisors from 16 different countries, as they asked questions directly to Brian. It was a powerful moment that demonstrated Airbnb’s commitment to community engagement and truly listening to hosts’ feedback. The session was informative, warm, and vibrant. Even the famous Sophie, Brian’s dog, was there to greet everyone.

What an incredible and unforgettable experience! 

[Julie1017]

Sounds like a fantastic inspiring year you have had Sarah💜

[Sarah5000]

@Julie1017 I would say it is unforgettable year !!! wish you happy new year !!!

[Felicity11]

Thank you @Sarah5000 for sharing your experience of being a host and on the board with us.   I agree it has been a huge honor to serve on the board and have the opportunity to meet and talk to Brian and to meet Sophie the wonder dog! 

[Sarah5000]

@Felicity11 I know, looking forward to meeting in the new year ,wish you happy new year !!!

[Felicity11]

Yes see you next year @Sarah5000 

[Jue0]

@Sarah5000 Sharing is, indeed, Caring. Thank you for sharing great tips and your Hosting Journey. We have shared, laughed enough 😊and learned a lot in the process. its’s been a joy being at the Advisory board with you.  September was phenomenal and meeting Sophie! Awesome ❤️ Kudos Sarah 🌟

[Sarah5000]

@Jue0 my lovely travel buddy, thank you for sharing your experiences and teaching me some tips in Paris, it was so informative to see what you did, wish you happy new year !!!

[Jue0]

@Sarah5000 Happy New Year my friend and travel buddy ❤️ 

Thank you for sharing such uplifting testimonials. We remain optimistic. May 2025 be kind to all of us. Happy and abundant hosting to all of us 🏡 

Jue 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya 

[Sarah5000]

Hello my travel buddy, 

Thank you so much. 

[Robin4]

@Jue0 

Jue, Sarah is an inspiration to everyone she comes into contact with. As you no doubt know she is the convener of our local Adelaide Australia  Airbnb Facebook group and since she has been at the helm the group has almost trebled in size to include more than 1,000 active members. 

Her infectious personality and tireless drive spurs all of us on to be the best Airbnb representatives we can be.

I cannot conceive of a better Airbnb ambassador than @Sarah5000 and I feel so honoured to be able to get together with her at times just for a cup of coffee and a chat.

If ever I found myself in need  of inspiration with my hosting Sarah would be the first one I would turn to!..........

Cheers........Rob.

[Jue0]

@Robin4 @ Wow! Robin. What a beautiful Testimonial ❤️

@Sarah5000 @ is super special 💕 

Thank you for the wonderful sharing. I'd love to have you as my club member too, 😊 

So uplifting.

Jue, Nairobi - Kenya 🇰🇪