Experience Host Advisory Board
Board members are exceptional hosts who partner with Airbnb to influence the future of hosting. Hosts are selected based on their expertise, hospitality, and impact in their communities.

Alexandros Georgiou
GreeceHosting since 2025I’m a third-generation sculptor based in Athens, where our family preserves traditional sculpting techniques. Hosting gives artists like myself the opportunity to share with thousands of people from all around the world.

Ben Gollan
United StatesHosting since 2014I started hosting in New York City as a way to bring others on my quest to find the world’s best sandwich. I love watching guests’ eyes light up with excitement when they gather with and eat among people who share their love of food.

Chiara Nicolanti
ItalyHosting since 2017My grandmother inspired me to start hosting. Seeing people from different backgrounds laugh together over a meal helps the world feel smaller and warmer. I help them slow down, knead dough, and connect through food in a small village near Rome, and in Paris.
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Debora Lanini
Italy Hosting since 2014My journey as a host began in Rome, where I discovered my enthusiasm for sharing my culture. Since becoming a Community Leader, I’ve helped build a network of hosts that support one another in making every experience memorable.
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Erwan Leo
FranceHosting since 2019I share wine in Paris with travelers from around the world. I cherish the connections I make with guests from diverse cultures and backgrounds, creating unforgettable moments of connection, learning, and cultural exchange.
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Graciela Montano
Mexico Hosting since 2017I welcome guests to our Mexico City cooking studio, where I share the richness of our gastronomy through immersive, hands-on classes and market visits. Food becomes a bridge to connect cultures, spark conversation, and create lasting memories.
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Greg McQuaid
United StatesHosting since 2017As a longtime San Francisco resident with a career in radio, I’m dedicated to showcasing my city to travelers and locals alike. I want guests to leave with the same enthusiasm I have for this city. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my passion with others.
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Guada Ocampo
ArgentinaHosting since 2018Hosting allows me to explore hospitality, one of my core values. By teaching tango classes in Buenos Aires, I can have a memorable impact, becoming a reflection of the world I wish to live in and a symbol of the universal values I aspire to embody.
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Helen Rawlinson
United KingdomHosting since 2012I started by hosting guests from around the world at my family home in London’s Hackney neighborhood. I now offer screenprinting classes at my nearby studio. I share my textile design practice and introduce visitors to a vibrant artist community.
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Jae Choi
KoreaHosting since 2018I believe travel is about people, not just places. I host in Seoul’s cultural heart—Jongno and the markets that never sleep. I help people experience the city through genuine local connections, and share the city’s hidden corners, stories, and friendships that make it special.
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Ricardo Lopez
MexicoHosting since 2018My passion for sharing culture, flavors, and hidden gems inspired me to host authentic experiences in vibrant Mexico City neighborhoods. I thrive on the connections I make by hosting. Every guest brings a new story and perspective.
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Ruthy Meleiro
PortugalHosting since 2017I cherish every moment I spend welcoming guests on my Lisbon food tour. They get to share stories, support family-owned restaurants, and enjoy authentic human connections. Watching friendships blossom around the table every day is pure joy.
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Tamila Melo
AustraliaHosting since 2014After first hosting my home, I saw an opportunity to start a new career snorkeling in the ocean while showing guests the unique marine reserve at Sydney’s Manly Beach. I love teaching people how to respect and protect this aquatic sanctuary.
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Tatsuya Kanazawa
JapanHosting since 2025Through the way of tea, I hope to share Japanese culture with travelers and help to make them feel that coming to Japan was truly worthwhile. Sharing culture and ideas over tea in Tokyo is my greatest joy and a truly memorable experience for my guests.
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Tia Clark
United StatesHosting since 2018Hosting from a private marina dock in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, is a dream come true. I’m able to meet people from all over the world and help them connect to nature and catch their food, which makes me feel so fulfilled.
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