Hi everyone,I’m wondering if anyone else has had similar iss...
Hi everyone,I’m wondering if anyone else has had similar issues with verifying their property address. On July 4th, I created...
Hi everyone!
As we dive into the month of August and celebrate Happiness month, it's a great time to reflect on our Hosts' Airbnb journey and hear what brings them joy while hosting. Hosting and hospitality is not just limited to providing a stay to the guests, but it also provides an avenue to create memorable experiences, building connections, and finding success and happiness in the little moments.
So I'd like to hear from our Hosts, what makes you happy the most when it comes to hosting? 😍 We're curious to hear what brings you joy in your hosting journey! 🌟😻
Best,
Bhumika
Wow @Kimberlee-And-Benjamin0 , you've added such amazing points on this topic 😍 I guess many Hosts on this thread agree in providing a memorable stay for guests and helping them by solving problems as possible. 🎊
👉Do you have an unforgettable hosting story👈 that you'd like to share with other Hosts in the Community 😍
Such a great question. Just like another host responding this I have just recently started on this journey myself ( June 2024)
For me it’s giving me an opportunity to connect with my mother ( whom helps me with this endeavor) in ways I had not before like we are partners on this adventure.
I am also pleased to see how many guests we have from out of country ( Our property is in Transilvania, Romania) and being able to share parts of the culture and the many wonderful things about our country. Seeing others enjoy this journey has been very fulfilling.
I have taken a lot more pride in my heritage and history and I hope the guests that enjoy our property leave with fond memories of Romanian hospitality.
Like others learning more about the stories of those that arrive is unique - children in town for a math competition, a groups being a part of someone’s health journey and celebration, a recent mother bonding with her baby and husband, multigenerational families traveling and enjoying games together - it truly makes all the hard work worth it.
The BEST is always getting a genuine review and message from guests that cannot wait to return
Hi @Raluca57 , Thanks so much for sharing more about this exciting hosting adventure ! It's inspiring to read how you and your mother work together like partners to bring a joyful stay for guests 😍 I love how you're so deeply connected with your culture and ensure your guests get to create fond memories under your hospitality 💝
How do you and your mother divide the responsibilities of hosting, and are there any particular cultural experiences or local attractions you make sure to highlight for your guests?
👉Do you have an unforgettable hosting story👈 that you'd like to share with other Hosts in the Community 😍
Hello Bhumika,
Our country is so beautiful and features rich history and culture but unfortunately probably not the best at sharing it with the outside world.
I create and highlight many of the uniquely Romanian sites and activities in my profile guidebook and encourage guests to experience if they have the time.
I have always said my mom was the perfect host, if someone ever visited our home as a child they just had to stay a while, try one of her delicious recipes, leave with a treat and promise they will be back.
I manage all listings and communications on the platform , guide our guests during their travels and share details about our uniques area , once they reach the property they are in Mom’s territory.
She will treat everyone just like they are one of her kids, niece, nephew - in other words they are getting mothered ( but in a really fun way)
It’s really neat to see her embrace this new stage in her life as she has recently retired and I feel this new purpose is giving her the best opportunity to be exactly whom our whole family knew she’s been all her life.
Simply beautiful @Raluca57 ! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comment and it's amazing how you and your mother have effectively divided certain hosting tasks with each other. I am sure your mother's experience and hosting tips have had a huge part to play in your listing's success😍 Kudos and many congratulations to you both 💖
Did you guys ever had a unique or memorable guest interactions that still makes you smile and makes you feel proud, when thinking about it?
Ciao
Mi rende felice poter conoscere nuove persone e renderle felici per la mia ospitalità
[Translation added by Community Manager]
Hi,
It makes me happy to meet new people and make them happy with my hospitality.
Ciao @Anna-Lisa15 , grazie per aver condiviso cosa ti rende felice quando ospiti 🤗
👉 Hai una storia di ospitalità indimenticabile o interazioni con gli ospiti che ti hanno reso felice👈 che ti piacerebbe condividere con gli altri Host nella Community 😍? Mi scuso se il mio italiano non è educato, sto usando google translate per risponderti.
[Translation]
Hi @Anna-Lisa15 , Thanks for sharing on what makes you happy when hosting 🤗
👉Do you have an unforgettable hosting story or guest interactions that made you happy👈 that you'd like to share with other Hosts in the Community 😍 Apologies if my comment is not grammatically polite, I am using google translate to reply to you.😅
Please feel free too, everyones origin of joy with the memories that accompany it is as different and personal as each of us are.
Thanks so much for sharing your comment @Stephen1834 ! In our conversation, you had mentioned about how your grandmother has inspired you throughout your hosting journey 😍🎉 Would you like to share more about it with other Hosts in the community?
We look forward to hear more about your journey! 🙂
It’s the connection with others (we’ve met some delightful guests), the appreciative notes from thankful guests, providing a comfortable space to make memories in, sparking joy by making their stay special in whatever little way I can (helpful tips, some treats, cozy accommodations, a warm welcome, etc).
We have offered to take guests around if they wanted a tour of neighborhoods (as they were moving to the area), gave them detailed instructions for parking and directions to their event, bought some treats for a birthday or anniversary and the like.
It’s fun to provide a great level of customer service - it’s not always where you go, but the people you meet and the memories you make that stay with you for all the travels I’ve been on. I remember in Santorini sitting with a shop owner and watching Greek soap operas and watching the sun set (he translated), being invited to a random girl’s home (we met her on the bus traveling) in a remote area in Nepal because she wanted to provide a home cooked meal for us and meet her parents (I was there with a friend and it was unusual but people of Nepal are always so friendly and she gifted us a hand woven basket that I still have), meeting a drunk priest who convinced another guest to pay for a taxi ride then convinced the local Berlin police to give us a ride back to our respective homes because the train service ended before we could get to our destinations and I ran out of cash on my fall break). Memories are made of interactions with people that make places special and close to our hearts.
Hi @Lorina14 , It's always a treat to read your inspiring comments in the Community 😍 It looks like you truly appreciate the opportunity to host the guests from across the globe and love to go above and beyond to create meaningful connections and special memories for your guests.
Do you often have return guests at your listing?
Guests - Different types of guests with different mentality and attitude but in the end. every guests require us to fulfill their needs. When they are happy and i am happy too
That's wonderful @Surendirane1 ! Looks like you put a lot of thought and heart in creating a memorable stay for guests 😍 Do you have any amazing hosting moments, where guests left great reviews and were really happy with your hospitality?
I like making our Air Bnb cosy and comfortable providing extra things and meeting new and interesting people.
Thanks for sharing @Kathrine37 ! What are the unique and extra amenities that you provide guests? Do your guests often offer feedback on their wonderful stay?