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

[Jennifer5302]

Hi my name is Jennifer from Scotland. I am new to hosting and me and my husband's house in Vatersay, Isle of Barra, in Scotland is about to go live. We are nervous because we hope that people will like it and we get good reviews.

[Alex]

Hey @Jennifer5302! 

I wish you the best of luck in this new hosting adventure! 🤗 I’m sure everything will go well, and you’ll have the support of the Community every step of the way. What inspired you to become a host?

[Alex]

Hello @Wolf450, 

Welcome to the Community, and a huge congratulations on your very first listing! 🎉 This is such an exciting milestone, and I’m sure you’re going to do wonderfully. How long have you been preparing for this special moment? 🏡

[Jennifer5302]

Thank you. It has taken us about 10 months to get the house ready so very happy that we've finally done it

[Keas4]

Hello Rebecca and everyone in the Community

Thank you so much for the warm welcome!

My name is Keas, and I’m hosting from Cardiff, Wales. I got started on Airbnb as a way to meet people from all over the world while offering a warm, clean, and welcoming space for travellers. It’s been a journey full of learning, challenges, and some really wonderful guests.

I’ve joined the Community to connect with fellow hosts, pick up tips, and hopefully share some of my own experiences to help others too. I’m especially interested in how hosts handle guest communication, streamline operations, and create memorable stays.

Looking forward to getting involved and learning from all of you!

Warm regards,

Keas

[Alex]

Hello @Keas4! 

Welcome to the Community! It’s wonderful to see hosts like you bringing such enthusiasm and good vibes. I’m sure your guests love staying at your place. 😄 How long have you been welcoming guests?

[Keas4]

2 years

[Susan6291]

Hi I'm Susan, with a house in Saratoga Springs, NY.  I have a wonderful cleaner, property-checker there if you are looking for someone responsive, responsible and energetic to take care of your AirBnB

[Rebecca]

Hi @Susan6291 , welcome to the Community Center! 

How long have you been a host for and how long have you been working with your current cleaner? 

Although your post isn't directly advertising, I just wanted to mention that advertising of any kind is not allowed in our Community Center in line with the Community Center Guidelines. 

[Rupen-Khona0]

@Rupen-Khona0 i am new to Airbnb as a host. Hosting a property in Alibag, Maharashtra, India.

how to generate more inquiries

[Rebecca]

Hello @Rupen-Khona0 👋

Welcome to the Airbnb hosting community!  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! 

I hope this helps, see you around! 

[Khaled190]

Hi everyone I am from Egypt, I joined airbnb to work as a host, I love travelling, music, and play sports , thanks for being here with your community, I would love to learn from your experience as hosts 😊

[Rebecca]

Hi @Khaled190 👋, nice to meet you. Sounds like you’ve got some good interests for meeting guests from all over. What sort of property are you hosting in Egypt?

[Terry981]

Hello everyone, my name is Terry. I live near Stansted airport and have airbnbs in Cheshunt, Epworth and the outskirts of Cambridge. The day job is assesing accident damaged cars for an insurance company but if I could give it up and do this full time I would.

It's my first time running a business and the rewards are much lower than I hoped for given the amount of effort I have to put in, but I love hosting and trying to make our guests feel like they made the right choice staying with me. 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Terry981 👋

Good to meet you and have you here on the Community Center with us. Sounds like you’ve got plenty on your plate with both jobs! How long have you been hosting for? What’s been the biggest challenge for you so far, running places in different towns?

Have you had a browse around the Community Center and checked out some of the conversations we have going on? 

We've also got a fab Guides section, with content written by experienced hosts. 😍 

Let me know how you get on!