Hello everyone, Iโm based in Serbia and recently started ren...
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Hello everyone, Iโm based in Serbia and recently started renting out DIY campers. Iโd love some advice on how to promote the...
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Hello everyone! ๐
Welcome to the Community Center! ๐ 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 ๐ณ๐ฑ I have been on the Community Center for 7+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love cycling๐ฒ, playing footballโฝ, and travelling๐ . I love how dynamic and diverse the Community Center is as we meet Hosts from all around the globe.
@Bhumika : ๐ I was born in Gujarat, India ๐ฎ๐ณ , and shifted to Toronto, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ last year! ๐ท I recently realized my love for photography and aesthetics. I love to capture mundane life and candid pictures. ๐ When I'm not working, you'll find me binge-watching thriller movies or exploring history.
@Paula : I am from Colombia ๐จ๐ด and currently living in British Columbia, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ. I have a passion for Latin American culture (I love to dance ๐) . I've had the opportunity to visit around 20 countries ๐ and plan to visit many more. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially mountain biking ๐ฒ and hiking ๐.
@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 ๐ฟ and like to minimise my impact on the planet ๐ as well as volunteering in my local community. I love sea swimming ๐ yoga on the beach ๐งโ and I'm a children's yoga instructor too! ๐
@Elisa : I was born in Italy ๐ฎ๐น and as a lover of unique experiencesโfrom exploring the streets of Rome๐ฎ๐น , Paris ๐ซ๐ท, and Toronto ๐จ๐ฆ to appreciating timeless art and cuisineโI'm here to blend the old with the new.
@Alex : I'm originally from Spain ๐ช๐ธ, but my passion for traveling made me move to Toronto๐จ๐ฆ this year to explore the culture and add another unforgettable experience to my journey โ๏ธ. I'm also passionate about all kinds of sports โฝ๏ธ (especially football, in which I played at a semi-professional level) and love to discover new dishes everywhere I go. ๐ฅ
@Emilie : I was born in France ๐ซ๐ท, raised in French Polynesia ๐บ and Morocco ๐ฒ๐ฆ, 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. ๐ฒ
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 regards๐ป,
Elisa
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Hello! My name is Josh. I have a cabin in Gatlinburg, TN. I have been a Host for just over a year and have used Airbnb as a guest for almost 8 years! Happy to be here!
Welcome @Joshua1303! ๐ค
Best,
Alex
Hi, my name is Virginia I just joined Airbnb as a host. I have a three bedroom apartment in Abuja, Nigeria and I currently stay in Abuja, Nigeria, happy to be here.
Hi @Crystaljay0 ๐,
welcome to the community center!
It's wonderful to have you with us! How's the hosting season going for you so far? Do you have a busy month ahead?
Warm regards ๐ป,
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Hi my name is Raouf. I was born in Cairo Egypt where I worked as a hotelier at the earliest part of my life. I have a passion for languages and I am fluent in Spanish, French, Arabic and of course English! My other passion is traveling and Iโve been to a few places.
I was a super host in the Orlando area and now I live in Sarasota.
i am looking for cohosting opportunities in the area as i lived here for the past 5 years and i know the area very well.
Hi @Raouf26 ๐,
Welcome to the Community Center, itโs great to have such an experienced host like you here!
What inspired you to start hosting?
And how did you come across this community?
Warm regards ๐ป
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Hi @Raouf26 ๐,
Itโs great to meet you! Your background in hospitality and language skills must bring such a rich and welcoming touch to your hosting style. Being a former Superhost in Orlando says a lot about your commitment to guest experienceโand Sarasota is lucky to have you!
Your deep local knowledge and passion for hosting will definitely be valuable to others here. Looking forward to learning from your insights and seeing how your journey continues to grow in Sarasota!
Hi my name is Barb and I started hosting in November of 2024. We decided to turn the space above our 3 car garage into a studio apartment and Airbnb it. We live on a small horse farm in Knoxville, TN. I am an empty nester and my husband is just a few years from retiring. This is all new to me so I am learning as I go. A neighbor up the road who has an Airbnb has been so helpful when Iโve had โthingsโ happen I was not sure how to handle and Iโve also reached out to Airbnb a few times to help as well. So far so good.
Welcome to the Community Center @Barb4181! It's great to hear about your journey as a host and how you've turned your garage space into a cozy studio apartment! ๐ Having a supportive neighbor like you mentioned is so nice! What's been your favorite part of hosting so far?
My favorite part so far is meeting all the kind people and sharing our little slice of heaven with them. I also so appreciate when they take time to let me know what they love about their stay and several guests have given me great ideas about adding certain items I didnโt think about in the beginning!
That sounds like such a rewarding experience @Barb4181! It's wonderful that you're not only getting to meet amazing people but also finding new ways to enhance your guests' stays through their feedback ๐ Curious to hear what other ideas your guests have shared with you! ๐
Little things like having a mat at the bottom of the stairs as you walk into the apartment. Also one suggested I put a tissue box in the apartment. Another guest suggested more lighting coming up the stairs to the apartment because at night it was a bit hard to see coming up the long stairs leading to the door.
Hi @Barb4181 ๐,
Those are such thoughtful touches! Itโs great to see how youโre taking feedback from guests and using it to improve their experienceโthat really sets you apart as a caring host. Small details like a doormat, tissues, and extra lighting might seem simple, but they make a big impact on comfort and safety.
You're clearly paying attention to the little things that make a stay memorable, and guests definitely notice that kind of effort. Keep goingโyouโre doing a great job!
Hi @Barb4181 ๐,
Welcome to the hosting community! Your setup sounds so charmingโa cozy studio apartment above the garage on a horse farm in Knoxville? Thatโs such a peaceful and inviting experience for guests!
Itโs wonderful that you have a helpful neighbor to lean on during those early momentsโwe all run into surprises, and having that kind of support nearby makes a big difference. Hosting is definitely a learning journey, but it sounds like you're handling it with a great attitude and already building a solid foundation.
Hi Elisa,
Im looking for a hosting manager at Merrit Island, FL. Any recommendation will be very much appreciated.
Best;
Gabriel