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 @Alfredo757 😊, 

welcome to the community center!

It's always good to learn from our mistakes, I like your approach.

Have you received any nice compliments from your guests recently?

If you're looking to connect with other hosts, don't hesitate to check out our 👉 Local Host Clubs.

Warm regards 🌻,

[Alfredo757]

oh, great, I had no idea there were local host clubs..... THANKS

[Elisa]

Hi @Alfredo757 😊, 

I'm happy you liked this!

Did you find yours?

Have you been able to connect with any hosts from your area yet?

Warm regards 🌻

[Mary7103]

Hi everyone! My name is Mariko and I just joined Airbnb 2 month ago. I'm running a vacation rental in Japan and hope to connect with other hosts to learn better way to manage properties and my listing. Thanks!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Mary7103  👋

Great to have you here on the Community Center with us. Running a vacation rental in Japan sounds exciting!  How's it been for you so far? 

[Hendryck0]

Hi everyone!

I’m Hendryck, a host from Bonaire, a beautiful island in the Caribbean that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Caribbean Netherlands). I run a vacation rental called Kas Pitava, a small property we built with love and inspired by our beloved pets. I joined Airbnb to share the beauty of Bonaire with travelers from all over the world and to learn from other hosts’ experiences.

I’m happy to connect, exchange tips, and grow together in this amazing community!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Hendryck0 👋

A huge welcome to the Community Center! Kas Pitava sounds lovely, and it's nice to hear it has a personal touch with your pets. What pets do you have and how's hosting been for you on the island? 

[Michelle4654]

Hello everyone! I'm @Michelle4654  - had a very successful Airbnb before Covid and have re-opened business!

I live in the beautiful beaches of Toronto. I was born in the USA, but we immigrated to Canada! Yay! 

I love being an Airbnb host. 🙂

[Rebecca]

Hello @Michelle4654 👋

Great to see you back in the Airbnb game after the break 🎉 

I love beach life! I've always wanted to travel to Canada, but never thought about it's coastal areas. I imagine Canada with woodland and mountains and very green! What are the beaches like there? Feel free to share some pictures with me!  

[Svetlana344]

Hi there! I'm from Dublin, just bought my first house in January and am now renting out a room. It's in a great location in Dublin, not far from the airport and close to the city center. I've mostly been getting one-night bookings on weekends so far, which is perfect for short stays!

[Rebecca]

Hello @Svetlana344 👋

Welcome to the Airbnb Community Center! Congratulations on your new house in Dublin! Renting out a room sounds like a smart move, especially with its location near the airport and city centre. I love Dublin - although a Guiness in Temple Bar is a bit pricey! 😂

Have you had any interesting guests yet?

[Svetlana344]

Yeah, Guinness is pricey, but the atmosphere and craic worth it, I think:)

I’ve just accommodated one couple, very nice people! 

[Rebecca]

Oh absolutely @Svetlana344! Everyone is so friendly!

That's lovely to hear. Do you have more bookings coming up?

[Svetlana344]

Yes, three following weekends. I’m very much opened any ideas how to develop this business and make it smooth and profitable. 

[Hellen84]

Hi , my name is Lennah from kenya. I just joined AIRBNB as host. My property is located in embakasi Nairobi just a few miles from the Jommo Kenyatta International Airport.