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

[Ahatsham0]

Hello Airbnb Host Community,

I'm Ahatsham Zaidi from New Delhi, India, and I'm excited to join this amazing community of hosts!

I’ve just listed my 1 BHK apartment in Malviya Nagar and am looking forward to hosting guests from around the world. As a new host, I’m here to learn, grow, and share experiences with fellow hosts who have been in the game longer.

Any tips on getting those first few bookings, ensuring guest satisfaction, or managing things smoothly as a solo host would be truly appreciated!

Looking forward to connecting with you all and being part of this inspiring journey.

Warm regards,
Ahatsham
New Delhi, India

[Alex]

Welcome @Ahatsham0!

I'm so happy to introduce you into the Community. Here you are going to make great connections with other members, learn from them and get more knowledge about the hosting process. 

I saw that you would like to start getting some tips and advice, what if you write a new post asking for a "Critique my listing". There's a lot of hosts willing to help new hosts like you. 

Let me know if you need any help! 

Best, 

Alex

[David13440]

😀Hola, soy David Vega de Ecuador. Estoy iniciando como anfitrión en Airbnb con el objetivo de brindar a cada huésped una experiencia cálida y que se sienta como en casa. Profesionalmente soy Licenciado en Negocios Internacionales, Community Manager. Me apasiona conectar con personas, crear experiencias de valor y seguir creciendo dentro de esta comunidad. ¡Encantado de estar aquí!

[John8769]

Hi all, my name is John. I'm from New Zealand. We have a small place in Taupo which we've shared with people via Airbnb since 2022. I love playing sport, playing music, coding and hanging out with my family.

[Alex]

Welcome @John8769!

It's a pleasure to have you with us. 🤗

You seem like an experienced host! How has your experience been going so far over the years?🏡

I see that you love playing sports. As a sports lover, what sports do you practice? 🏃

[Photini4]

Hello, @Elisa,

I'm Photini, and I live in Cyprus, a beautiful island in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea. I’ve been an Airbnb host since 2016, but this is my first time joining the Community Centre. I suppose I was just too busy until now!

Over the past nine years, I’ve had the pleasure of hosting guests from most parts of the world. I’ve learned a lot from these experiences and believe I have much to share with fellow hosts and even more to learn from them.

My accommodations are located in a small village in the northwestern part of Cyprus, two cosy cottages nestled in the heart of the village, right on the edge of the stunning Akamas National Park. Guests often visit the area to enjoy hiking through the park’s natural beauty and to relax on the nearby beaches, all just a short distance away.

[Alex]

Hello @Photini4! 

Welcome to the Community! 😄

From what I can see, you have a lot of experience in hosting! That means we are going to learn a lot from you. 💭

What's one of the most important things you would say you have learned over the years hosting different types of guests? 🏡

[Photini4]

Hello, @Alex ,

Thank you, Alex, for your comment. Over the years, I’ve gained valuable experience, and I'm always happy to share it to help newcomers succeed. I’ve hosted all kinds of guests, and one thing I've learned is that people are essentially the same everywhere. The main differences come from the cultural and family values they bring with them. Guests who are empathetic tend to be polite, respect the rules, and take care of the space entrusted to them. Others, unfortunately, sometimes take advantage of the fact that the property isn’t theirs and behave in ways they wouldn’t in their own homes. As owners, the best we can do is treat every guest with respect, make them feel welcome, and be available to support them whenever they need assistance, especially if they come from abroad and are not familiar with the local environment.

[Peter4618]

Hi team, my name is Peter. I am a very new host and want to do it right. Not sure about how the London 90 day rule work or what I need to do, so seeking guidance form mroe experienced hands.

[Alex]

Welcome @Peter4618! 

If you are looking for help, this the right place for you! 😄

I saw that you already found a post where they were discussing this topic. Were you able to find some answers about the London 90-day rule?👀

Best, 

Alex

[Emi7397]

Hi, I am Emi from Nicaragua, my husband and I work in real estate and we decided to open a Airbnb in Nicaragua, after we had the experiencie to stay in differents types of Airbnb, but this is a Challenge for us. 

[Alex]

Hello @Emi7397! 👋

Welcome to the Airbnb Community Center. 🤗

I can see you have some experience in the world of hosting due to real state. Are you planning to use your knowledge in your new project? I'm sure you are really excited to start. 😁 

[Emi7397]

Yes @Alex , indeed, we used our knowledge  to buy this property, selecting what we think that the people need in   Nicaragua and based in our own experience when we travel. We saw a great opportunity! 

[Jenia10]

Hi! i was born in Honduras but I have lived in Spain almost my whole life. am. not a great traveler but a good one 😇, and explorer and a nature lover 🌷.  I am in airbnb since 2016 actually, when I started as a host in Madrid,  then I left it  for a couple of years until I joined again with my current place, now in Toledo, which is probably the most touristic old city of Spain. Through these years I have been and spectator of the evolution and growth of this platform, their changes and improvement but also the flaws... In my opinion, it has been losing its original essence. 

[Bhumika]

Hi @Jenia10 , it's great to hear about your journey from Honduras to Spain and your experiences as an Airbnb host since 2016. Your perspective on the evolution of the platform is really interesting! What specific aspects of Airbnb do you feel have changed the most?

Regards,