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 @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! 🙌 

@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]

Hi @David14320 👋

Welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here.

It sounds like you're off to a good start and we're here to support you through it! The Community Center has so much information for new hosts. If you head to the top of the page you'll see the 🔍 search bar - if you type a question in there, you'll get lots of results. You can also ask your own questions if you have something particular, or even ask for feedback on your listing!

[Dan26454]

🇵🇪 Hi everyone! I’m Daniel from Cusco, Peru. I’ve spent more than 10 years working in tourism and hospitality, and I’ve been lucky enough to live and work in Canada 🇨🇦, Australia 🇦🇺, and Spain 🇪🇸 along the way.

🍷 My passion has always been creating memorable food and drink experiences. Today, I run a gastronomic tourism company that offers food tours, wine tastings, and cooking experiences, and we’re proud to be ranked among the Top 5 experiences on TripAdvisor in our category.

🏔️ As an Airbnb host, I love helping travelers discover the authentic side of Cusco beyond the typical tourist route. Whether it’s recommending a hidden local restaurant, sharing cultural insights, or helping guests feel at home, creating meaningful experiences is what motivates me every day.

✈️ When I’m not hosting or leading food experiences, you’ll probably find me traveling, trying new restaurants or hiking in the Andes.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Dan26454 👋 

A huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. Have you listed as an Airbnb Experience host? 

[Tridip3]

Hello friends!

My name is Tridip. I am from India. I love to travel, running and doing CrossFit. I have listed a property at my home in Guwahati, Assam, India. I have opened the property to help travellers who wants to visit the northeastern part of India and are lost from where to start and therefore I have also guide for travel plans around the region.

I am loving it! I feel also lucky to be able to host and help the travellers.

I wish to continue to be part of the community because I feel I share the same vibe as this community.

Br/Namaste

Tridip Bhagawati

https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1672441946606624667?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=ce3b9171-6...

[Rebecca]

Hi @Tridip3 

Welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us. Thank you for sharing a little about you and your hosting journey! I love the fact that you're offering travel guidance alongside the listing is a nice touch for guests who don't know where to start with the region.

What's the most common destination your guests end up heading to once they've settled in and got their bearings? 😊

[Humberto294]

Sou o Humberto, moro no Brasil, na região Sul, na cidade de Londrina. Estou iniciando as atividades de Hoste, tenho uma casa pe na Areia na Praia de ITAPOÁ. Já atendi meu primeiro hospede e estou empolgado com o AirBnB. Quero me aprimorar como Hoster e também viajar pelo mundo utilizado o AirBnB. Sou militar aposentado da Força Aérea Brasileira e quero viajar com minha esposa. 

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Google Translation added by Community Manager:  

I am Humberto, I live in Brazil, in the Southern region, in the city of Londrina. I am just starting out as a Host, I have a beachfront house at Itapoá Beach. I have already welcomed my first guest and I am thrilled with Airbnb. I want to improve myself as a Host and also travel the world using Airbnb. I am a retired military officer from the Brazilian Air Force and I would like to travel with my wife.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Humberto294 

Hi Humberto, welcome to the community! A beachfront place in Itapoá sounds like a great spot. It's wonderful that you've already had your first guest! How did it go?

What kind of trips are you and your wife thinking about; city breaks, nature, or somewhere completely different?

[Lilybert0]

Hello everyone!

My name is Lilybert, and I am an Airbnb host in Ontario, Canada. I'm excited to be part of this community and look forward to learning from experienced hosts and sharing my own experiences along the way.

I enjoy creating welcoming spaces for guests and providing memorable stays. I'm always interested in learning new hosting tips, improving guest experiences, and connecting with other hosts from around the world.

Thank you for having me here. I look forward to getting to know you all!

Warm regards,

Lilybert

[Rebecca]

Hi Lilybert, welcome to the community! 👋

Congratulations and a huge welcome to the Community Center! It's great to have you here with us.

What kind of space do you host? A whole home, a room, or something a bit different? 😊

[Kirsten454]

Hello 🌞 I’m Kirsten!
I’m the co-host of a lovely spot right in the heart of San Francisco, a stone's throw from Alamo Square. I love to let the world come to me via Airbnb. Every guest who passes through brings a new story, and I love being a student of the world right from my own home. So excited to be part of this community!

[Rebecca]

Hi @Kirsten454! 👋

What a spot to be hosting from! It sounds fantastic! 

It's great to have you here in the community. How long have you been co-hosting there? 😊

[Kirsten454]

On and off since 2020😊

[Rebecca]

Oh so lots of experience then @Kirsten454 😊 

I love what you said about being a student of the world in your own place. Do you get lots of travellers from all over the globe? Who has been the most interesting guest? 😊 

[Clecio8]

Olá pessoal!

Meu nome é Clecio Lira. Moro em New York City e sou anfitrião de um apartamento em Copacabana.

Adoro receber pessoas de diferentes partes do mundo e proporcionar uma experiência confortável, segura e acolhedora durante a estadia no Rio. Tenho grande interesse em aprender mais sobre hospitalidade, atendimento ao hóspede e trocar experiências com outros anfitriões da comunidade.

Estou feliz em fazer parte deste grupo e animado para aprender e compartilhar conhecimentos com todos vocês!

Um grande abraço a todos 

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Google Translation added by Community Manager:   

Hi everyone!

My name is Clecio Lira. I live in New York City and I'm a host of a flat in Copacabana.

I love welcoming people from different parts of the world and giving them a comfortable, safe and warm experience during their stay in Rio. I have a keen interest in learning more about hospitality, guest service and sharing experiences with other hosts in the community.

I'm happy to be part of this group and looking forward to learning and sharing knowledge with you all!

A big hug to everyone 

[Rebecca]

Hi Clecio! 👋

Wow - managing a listing from another continent must take some real organising.

How do you handle the day-to-day side of things from so far away? Do you have someone local helping you out? 😊