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

[Serife1]

Hi Bhumika  im orijinal Turkish i been living canada more than 35 years

on during pandemic we me and my husband  went to turkiye  and buy our home

for our retirement but unfortunately  this plan is goin to take  some years

so  during the pandemic i have watch so many Airbnb idea from youtupe and talk to some experience people   i decide to do airbnb but some regulations on my country i could start  right away after all the regulations are done i be come a host :))

my home is in very small village in  Izmir right beside the see its local tourist most of the visitors

i would like to host  for more from all the another country but my village is  not knowing like another 

Citys like Antalya Bodrum let see what the future is showing for us i hope i be super host one day thank you :)))

[Francine340]

My name is Francine a new host on Airbnb and I am from the Island of Antigua and Barbuda🇦🇬. We have 365 beaches and the hospitality is amazing 👏 

[Bhumika]

Hi @Francine340 , welcome to the Airbnb community! It's fantastic to have you here, especially from such a beautiful place like Antigua and Barbuda with its stunning beaches.

As a new host, what specific aspects of hosting are you most excited or curious about learning?

[Azriena0]

Hi I am Azriena, I am new here. I am from Malaysia Penang. Hope I can learn more things in this community. 

[Alex]

Welcome @Azriena0!

It's great to have you here in our Community. What are your interests and what would you like to learn from this Community? 🙂

Best,

Alex

[Martha1265]

Hi, I'm Martha from North Carolina.  We've been with airbnb about 2 years but have noticed a dramatic drop off since hearing the airbnb ceo is working with DOGE.  Is anyone else having a decrease in their visitors?  Before this we had a lot of traffic and great guests. 😞  Thanks!

[Zesty1]

Hello Everyone! @Elisa you sound like the perfect travel guide!   My name is Ana, I am from Brazil, but now living in Dallas, Texas.  In my free time I enjoy beach tennis and spending time with my family.  I love travel, I have been all over the world, my favorite spot over seas is Paris and in the United States, Lake Tahoe.  Side Note: We recently adopted a Frenchie ( George) I will trade advice on co-hosting and turnover service for anyone who can help me tame our Frenchie George, LOL!   

[Alex]

Welcome @Zesty1!

It's a pleasure for me to introduce you to the Community. Since you're originally from Brazil, I assume you haven't missed the celebration of Carnival! 🎭

Paris is such a beautiful city... I'd love to go back! When was the last time you visited? Also, how old is little George? I have a cocker spaniel named Archie, and he is 3 years old. 🐶

And lastly I'd love to ask, what's your goal as a host in the Community?

Best, 

Alex

[Ehab43]

My name is Ihab and I just joined Airbnb as a host.  I have a town house in Kanata 

[Alex]

Welcome @Ehab43!

It's a pleasure to welcome you to the Community! Now that you've joined, what is your goal as a host?✨

[Alek882]

My name is Alek and I was born in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, but raised in Russia. Now, I’m back in Mexico, embracing new opportunities while pursuing my passions—crypto, investments, real estate, travel, wine, and cooking.

This month, I launched my Airbnb, and it’s been fully booked every day! I couldn’t be happier to start this new adventure. My goal is to exceed every guest’s expectations, delivering a 101% experience—simply because I believe in treating people the way I’d love to be treated.

I speak English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and I’m currently learning Chinese, which allows me to connect with people from all over the world.

Excited to be part of this community! If there’s anything I can help with, don’t hesitate to reach out.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Alek882 ! 

It's great to meet you and hear about your exciting journey! Congratulations on launching your Airbnb and achieving full bookings—what an amazing start! 

As you're passionate about real estate and travel, do you have any tips or unique features of your Airbnb that you think contribute to its success? Looking forward to hearing more 🌻

Best,

Bhumika

[Alek882]

One of the key factors behind the success of my Airbnb is its prime location—just a short walk from Cabo’s best restaurants, nightlife, and beaches, while still offering a quiet and secure place to rest. I also focus on providing personalized guest experiences, such as assisting with tour bookings, restaurant reservations, and even special surprises for celebrations.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Alek882 , it sounds like you have a fantastic setup for your Airbnb, combining convenience with a personal touch! 

Do guests appreciate these personal touches and often mention it in their reviews?

What type of special surprises do you typically offer for celebrations, and how do you come up with those ideas?

[Kevin3717]

I had a large rain storm come through our area and damage drywall in the house.  I arranged a emergency repair with a Contractor in the morning and then in the afternoon there was last minute booking for the next day.  I told the guest about the repair and it was low seasons so she was able to book another house so the guest is happy. Airbnb wants to charge me $485 for the cancelation even though the guest was happy and it was emergency work.   I showed them my communication with my Contractor on the work and that was not sufficient.   The $485 does not go to the guest no it goes to Airbnb massive profit margin.  Airbnb is running a scam the owner should quit his work destroying America at DOGE and come back take care of the terrible customer service and profit scams at Airbnb.