Describe the year 2025 as a host in one word

[Rebecca]

Hi everyone 👋 

We’re almost at the end of another hosting year, and I thought it would be fun to reflect on how it’s been for you. 

If you had to describe your 2025 as a host in just one word, what would it be? 

Whatever your word, I’d love it if you could share it below and tell me a little about why you chose it. 

I can’t wait to read your words and stories. ✨

[Rebecca]

Thanks so much @Lakshmipriya0 and @Lindiwe-Nomvula-Eunice0 😍 

How many guests have you had and what's been your favourite part of hosting so far? 

[Lakshmipriya0]

Hi Rebecca, I had around 18 Guests so far. Some of them stayed with their Kids. Favorite part of hosting is, hearing from Guests how beautifully I arranged the home, it just feels so fulfilling when they say nice words about the house and also getting great reviews from them.

[Rebecca]

Nice reviews and kind words must make the effort worth it.  Have you had any memorable moments or funny stories from hosting families? @Lakshmipriya0 

Quick tip: if you type "@" and then the username, this will tag the member that you're replying to. 

[Lakshmipriya0]

@Rebecca,  i had one memorable moment when one of the guest family made me a bouquet of flowers with their crafts which they came to sell in the City fest. It was so beautiful. I felt so happy.

[Rebecca]

That's so precious @Lakshmipriya0 - what were the flowers made from? 

[Klaas30]

Benieuwd 

[Rebecca]

Benieuwd... is that Dutch for 'curious' @Klaas30? What have you found that peaked your curiosity most this year? 

[Nilce-Lopes0]

Porto Velho - Brasil.
Desafio. Estou iniciando no AIRBNB (1 mês), e vejo que tenho muitos desafios para superar. Estou cheia de boas expectativas.

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Google Translation added by Community Manager:  

Porto Velho – Brazil
Challenge. I’ve just started on Airbnb (it’s been a month), and I can already see I’ve got plenty of hurdles to get past. I’m feeling quite hopeful though.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Nilce-Lopes0,

A challenge is good thing though, it'll help you grow and develop your Airbnb. Is there anything in particular that has been a challenge that perhaps we can ask the hosts here on the Community Center about? 

[Paolo1944]

Soddisfacente

ho iniziato a marzo di quest"anno e mi è piaciuto molto, ora devo incrementare le notti occupate

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Google Translation added by Community Manager:   

Satisfying

I started in March this year and I’ve really enjoyed it. Now I need to increase the number of nights booked.

[Rebecca]

That's a great descriptive word @Paolo1944 - What's been your favourite part so far? 

[Paolo1944]

La parte preferita è quando incontri gli ospiti 

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Google Translation added by Community Manager:   

My favourite part is when you meet the guests.

[Rebecca]

I agree @Paolo1944 - meeting new people can be interesting. 🤗 Where have your guests come from? 

[Oksana127]

“Momentum.” 🚀
This year everything started moving faster — more projects, more apartments, more ideas turning into reality. It felt like the energy kept building with every step. Challenging at times, yes, but incredibly inspiring. And now I’m excited to carry this momentum into 2026!

[Rebecca]

Love this positivity @Oksana127 - thank you so much for sharing. Any moments that have been your favourite and momentous?