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

[Elisa]

Hi @Marvin295 😊, 

Welcome to the community center!

How are you improving your hosting game to achieve Superhost status?

I also recommend asking for a listing critique by clicking here👉

How to ask for listing critique on the Community Center.

Warm regards 🌻,

[Stephania-Fano0]

Hello! Im Stephanie from Mexico, it's my first time being a host in Airbnb but I love hosting in general. I love cooking and getting to know gastronomy from all over the world, also making new friends and sharing experiences :). I love doing yoga, photography and just being in nature in general. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Stephania-Fano0 😊,

Welcome to the community center, and thank you for sharing this here!

It's lovely to see you so passionate about hosting. 😍

Do you also cook for your guests?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Fernanda1566]

Hello everyone! I am originally from Ecuador but have been living in Texas for the past 19 years! I live in San Antonio and we bought a home with my parents, that we Airbnb when they are not visiting. We have been doing it for a month, and so far, it has been a great experience! Any tips for new hosts are welcome!

[Elisa]

Hi @Fernanda1566 😊,

Welcome to the community center, it’s lovely to have you here!

What inspired you to start hosting?

If you are looking for tips, did you know we have a 👉 Community Guide section here?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Warm regards 🌻,

[Shaffraz0]

Hello Airbnb Community!

I'm Dr. Shaffraz, based in beautiful Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. I'm both a passionate traveler and a healthcare professional.

I run Gypcey Travel, a travel experience company that offers authentic, curated journeys across Sri Lanka—from surfing the waves of Arugambay to exploring the misty hills of Ella. 

I also lead Remedi Health, a health and wellness service designed especially for travelers and digital nomads in Sri Lanka. We offer everything from home visits and medical checkups to travel-related health support—ensuring your stay here is not just memorable but safe and healthy too.

If you're planning a trip to Sri Lanka or just want to connect with a local host who's passionate about both hospitality and well-being, I’d love to chat!

Looking forward to being part of this amazing community 💫

Warm wishes,
Dr. Shaffraz
Gypcey Travel | Remedi Health

[Elisa]

Hi @Shaffraz0 😊, 

welcome to the community center!

When did you start hosting?

Why did you decide to offer visits, medical checkups, and travel-related health support? This is really interesting!

Warm regards 🌻,

[Sheikha1]

Hi @Elisa Thank you for the amazing platform. I am quite new to Airbnb and I started last year. I am in Riverside, Nairobi, Kenya. I am urgently looking for a tenant from the month of 1st April. I look forward to the support of community in giving ideas on how i can secure one quickly. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Sheikha1 ‌😊‌,

Welcome to the community, and thank you for this nice compliment! 😍

How has this experience been for you so far? What do you like most about the platform?

If you’re looking to connect with other hosts and get help, don’t hesitate to reach out 👉 by starting a new conversation here.

Warm regards 🌻,

[Alan2003]

HI, I'm Alan, really new to AirBnB. I've used a hosting company in the UK for my cottage (and regret it, wish I'd hosted directly myself for many reasons) and otherwise have a room to let in that same cottage when in the UK over summer (I've used the hosting company whilst in France over the winter) and have a room to let here in Vallauris, France whilst here Oct-Mar. 

So far my experience has been mixed. What I've learned is when renting a whole property to what a huge extent you rely on a good, trustworthy and communicative cleaner and how much trouble you're in if you don't have a good solution with a backup. Otherwise I've had some good experiences too and find it really rewarding when a guest has had a good stay which is what we all want.

[Elisa]

Hi @Alan2003 😊, 

Welcome to the community center!

I'm sorry about your experience with the hosting company in the UK. How is it going here with Airbnb? Do you need any help during this new experience?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Tita73]

Hello the community center, I'm Tita, a host from Geneva, Switzerland , where I've been hosting for one year.

I love my city—it's beautiful and full of charm! I'm also passionate about traveling and meeting new people from around the world.

Excited to connect with fellow hosts and share experiences! 

[Elisa]

Hi @Tita73 😊, 

welcome to the community center!

What have you enjoyed the most about your first year of hosting?

If you're looking to connect with other hosts, don't hesitate to 👉 by start a new conversation here.

Warm regards 🌻,

[Farrah49]

Hello I’m Farrah I’ve been living in DC for most of my life and just started hosting about 10 months ago. I’ve had some ups and a few downs but overall I’m enjoying the experience and added income stream. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Farrah49 😊, 

Welcome to the community center, it's nice to have you here!

How did you discover Airbnb?

I'm sorry for the ups and downs, but I think that's part of the process. How is it going now?

Warm regards 🌻,