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. ✨

[Alex]

Hi @Laurelle3!

I'm so happy that your experience in 2023 was so positive! What are you focusing on for the new year? What are you looking forward to in the coming year? ✨

[Jay2697]

Evolutionary 

[Alex]

Hi @Jay2697, 

From what I understand from your post, you’re sharing that you have developed a lot during this year. What new things have you learned? What have you noticed that you’ve improved on as a host?✨

[Bec3748]

Devoted 💫

[Adham20]

In one word: Delicious!

[Allan489]

'Rollercoaster' - Here in the Philippines islands we had the unfortunate situation of suffering multiple earthquakes, typhoons, and tropical storms resulting in thousands of local deaths, property damage, and general chaos. The uncertainty and devastation to local infrastructure crippled business in the  region (Cebu, Region VII) and we are still recovering with internet restored last week.

Our property in the City was spared from damage being a sub-penthouse apartment high above the flooding in the streets. Our place in the province however required a major cleanup with a few inches of mud across nearly everything.

I'm looking forward to reading some less intense recounts of the past year from other owners for some minimal assurance that not everything is turbulent in the world. UK weather is generally benign.

[Amanda2723]

Exhilarating 

[Ali-and-Argen0]

Pleasant! 🙂

[Alessia680]

HI Rebecca 

I am very proud and happy from March to September but unfortunately since 3 months I haven't had new booking, do you know what can I do about it? After all I am 2 times superhost so I couldn't be more satisfied for this 2025! Hope to hear from you soon and to continue hosting in 2026; it's a pleasure and for me a very big passion most of all, thanks for messaging me; kind regards

Alessia

[Bern1888]

Challenging!

First Challenge:

Well we have a lot of people moving into West Texas where I live due to the world largest Data Center being built in these parts. These people have never experienced West Texas summers and many of them work outdoors, so their complaint is always about having perfect indoor temperatures, but with the moisture and the humidity it is an challenge for hosts.

Further more these guests have zero tolerance for discomfort, but then they have to face extreme discomfort as that is why they are paid a whole bunch more. So that leaves them venting their frustration on hosts, which is not fair.

Second challenge:

Men who have super clingy, super controlling and toxic girlfriends. They want to micromanage the men and often preted to be the guy and do the booking on his behalf, and disrespect hosts like me who are female because they are afraid that their men will run off intot he sunset with their attractive host.

Third challenge:

Older people who have zero to no hygiene, who bring stuff that you don't want into your home.