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[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

[Rebecca]

Hello Kath @Pahuway0 👋

It does sound like you’ve got a lovely spot there in the mountains. Being a solo host and a mum must keep you busy. Do you find guests are looking to unwind and relax, or do they come for adventure in the rainforest? 

Still love that detail about the monitor lizard 🦎

[Dmitrii40]

Hi everyone! I’m a co-host based in the Chicago area, managing several properties with 5-star hospitality. Love this community and happy to connect with other hosts! 🙌

[Elisa]

Hi @Dmitrii40 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center!

Congratulations on the 5-star rating. How many properties are you managing?

[Dmitrii40]

Thank you! I'm currently managing 5 properties and looking for the ways to manage more!

[Elisa]

Hi @Dmitrii40 😊, 

Thank you for letting me know!

How did you find those properties to manage? Are you also taking care of the cleaning part?

[Alessandro2560]

Ciao a tutti!!!

Sono Alessandro e sono felice di far parte di questa bella Community!!!

Vi scrivo dalla Meravigliosa Italia 🇮🇹 ovvero da Napoli,dove sono nato e cresciuto...chiunque avesse bisogno di informazioni o consigli, può contattarmi ☺️

Sarò lieto e felice di rispondere alle vostre curiosità su questa stupenda e magnifica città!

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Hello, everyone!!!

My name is Alessandro, and I am delighted to be part of this wonderful community!!!

I am writing to you from beautiful Italy 🇮🇹, specifically from Naples, where I was born and raised...if anyone needs information or advice, please feel free to contact me ☺️.

I will be delighted to answer any questions you may have about this stunning and magnificent city!

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[Elisa]

Ciao @Alessandro2560 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center, it’s nice to have you here!

How is your hosting season going? And where’s your favorite pizzeria in Naples?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Alessandro2560]

Ciao!!!

Grazie,il piacere è tutto mio!!!

Devo dire che la stagione da Host,sta andando bene...e credo che essere un Host,sia un'esperienza magnifica,che consiglio vivamente a tutti!!!

Rispondere alla seconda domanda, risulta complicato 😄,in quanto sono nato e vivo nel quartiere dove sussistono circa 100  pizzerie... ognuna di queste ha un'arte propria di fare la Pizza...ma se proprio dovessi scegliere...risponderei "Pizzeria Di Matteo" o

"Da Michele" e soprattutto consiglierei di assaggiare la "Pizza Fritta"che è una vera specialità e soprattutto una vera goduria ☺️!!!

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Hi!!!

Thank you, the pleasure is all mine!!!

I must say that the season as a host is going well...and I think that being a host is a wonderful experience, which I highly recommend to everyone!!!

Answering the second question is complicated 😄, as I was born and live in a neighborhood where there are about 100 pizzerias... each of which has its own art of making pizza... but if I really had to choose... I would say “Pizzeria Di Matteo” or “Da Michele” and above all I would recommend trying the “Pizza Fritta,” which is a real specialty and above all a real treat ☺️!!!

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[Elisa]

Ciao @Alessandro2560 😊, 

I’ve heard about Pizzeria Da Michele, I’ll definitely need to try it out.

What do you like most about hosting here?

[Alessandro2560]

Si @Elisa , assolutamente da provare Da Michele ☺️

Cosa mi piace di più dell'ospitare?...

Indubbiamente,il confronto di culture diverse...e la conoscenza di nuovi ospiti,che talvolta può mutare in vera e propria amicizia 😊

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Yes, @Elisa, you should definitely try Da Michele ☺️

What do I like most about hosting?

Without a doubt, the exchange of different cultures...and getting to know new guests, which can sometimes turn into real friendships 😊

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[Elisa]

Hi @Alessandro2560 😊,

Thank you for letting me know!

I’ll definitely give it a try. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything in the future.

[Alessandro2560]

Grazie a te ☺️

[Robin1611]

Hi everyone,

I’m Robin, originally from France and now living in Brazil.
I’m the co-founder of Hostnjoy, an Airbnb property management company based in Rio de Janeiro.

I’ve always been passionate about the Airbnb world, hosting, guest experience, and the stories that come with each stay. After a few years as a STR manager in Europe, I decided to apply that experience here in Brazil, helping property owners manage their listings and deliver great stays across the country.

Excited to connect with other hosts and learn from your experiences around the world!

[Elisa]

Hi @Robin1611 😊, 

Thank you for commenting here, and welcome to the Community Center!

I love France, and I used to live there too. What made you move to Brazil?

[Jason2953]

Hi Yall, I’m Jason from Charlotte, North Carolina in USA. I’ve been a host for 10 years. We host two properties on our you-pick flower farm. Look forward to connecting!