New to the Community Center? Introduce yourself here ‌👇

[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

[Kaushik25]

Thanks Alex !!

My goal for 2025 is to better my category rating to 5 and also to continue the tag of Superhost

[Susie358]

I'm Susie and I have a small renovated farm cottage in Galloway in Scotland. It definitely reflects  my quirky personality. 

[Alex]

Hi @Susie358! 🙂

Welcome to the Community Center! Your cottage looks amazing; I'm sure you are getting a lot of bookings from it. How has your experience as a host been so far? 👀

Looking forward to have share more moments with you! 

Alex

[Jp125]

Hi Everyone! My name is Jan Piola, I am currently in the Philippines, where I've lived my whole life. I recently just started being a host here in AirBnb and am still learning how to become a superb host! I'm also aiming to be a Legal Real Estate Broker in the country, because I love real estate so much, and I know it's potential in the future!

I'm looking forward to learning a lot from everyone and from this community! 😋

[Bhumika]

Hi @Jp125 , Welcome to the community! It's great to hear that you're embarking on your journey as an Airbnb host and pursuing a career in real estate.

You have come to the right place to get expert tips and learn about intricacies of hosting with our experienced hosts in the community!

Have you faced any specific challenges or questions that might have come up when starting as a host?  😊

Looking forward to hearing more about your journey!

[Gary-Sylvester0]

Hello fellow hosts and travelers!

I'm Gary, delighted to join the Airbnb community! With a professional background as the Head of Learning and Development in a BPO, I've developed a passion for creating engaging experiences and fostering meaningful connections.

After transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship, I now run my own restaurant and host properties on Airbnb. What drives me is the joy of making others feel at home. I'm passionate about providing comfort, care, and memorable experiences for my guests.

I'm excited to share my own hosting journey, learn from fellow hosts, and discover best practices to elevate my hosting game!

Looking forward to connecting, sharing, and growing with this amazing community!

Best regards,
Gary

[Bhumika]

Hi @Gary-Sylvester0 , thank you for sharing that you're starting your journey as an Airbnb host while pursuing your goal of becoming a Legal Real Estate Broker.

What type of property are you hosting? Have you listed a full house or sharing a room with guests? 

Excited to hear more about your listing! 🌻

[Ardiana2]

My name is Ardiana, I am a new host on Airbnb platform! I have listed my beautiful studio apartment in Tirana, Albania. This kind of industry is my passion! Hope to learn more from here! Hags you all 💕💕

[Jatin39]

Welcome to the Airbnb host community, Ardiana! 🎉 Your passion for hospitality shines through, and I'm sure your studio in Tirana will offer amazing experiences for guests. Hosting is a wonderful journey full of learning, connections, and unforgettable moments. Wishing you great success and lots of happy guests! 😊✨ Would love to hear—what inspired you to start hosting?

[Bhumika]

Hi @Ardiana2 , welcome to the Airbnb community🌻

Congratulations on listing your beautiful studio in Tirana on Airbnb! 

What inspired you to become a host, and what are you most excited about as you embark on this journey? 

Best wishes,

Bhumika

[Oka228]

Hi, Im Oka from Bali, been hosting for 2 years now with 3 villa that located in canggu and near the beach,  hope everyone is well and happy.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Oka228 , it's great to hear from you! 

Hosting in Bali sounds wonderful, especially with such beautiful villas near the beach.

What has been your favorite experience as a host so far? 😍

[Hinda21]

Greetings everyone, I'm delighted to have joined the Airbnb Community Center. I'm based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and I'd love to tell you more about my wonderful country. As an Airbnb host, I'm looking forward to engaging with the community and making a positive impact

[Bhumika]

Hi @Hinda21 , welcome to our host community! It's great to have you with us.

Do you follow any specific tips to make a great stay for your guests? 

We would love to read more about your hosting journey! 🌻

[Patrick3549]

Hi, I'm Pat. My wife and I just built and recently listed our property on Lake Eufaula where we also live across the street in our newly built home. I am an IT and Cybersecurity executive, and my wife is a Wellness Educator and Practitioner. We have 6 children (includes bonus kids) and 8 grandchildren, plus two cats. We met in high school in El Paso, Texas, and reconnected about 4 years ago then married a couple of years ago. 

We built our retreat center, Casa Terra Rossa, for wellness retreats and other group events like family reunions, weddings, and Executive retreats. The property is versatile, and we can offer the entire property or as 2 separate complete units.

We're looking forward to learning more about this community and becoming a successful part of it.