June 2014

This 2014 article from The Atlantic features an interview with the Airbnb CEO, discussing the company's vision of cities evolving into villages. While dated, it offers a glimpse into Airbnb's early strategies and highlights the evolving nature of urban environments in relation to short-term rentals. This provides historical context for how the industry has developed.

Guesty, a property management service for Airbnb hosts, secured $1.5 million in funding in 2014. The platform focused on streamlining operations for hosts. This investment highlighted the growing importance of property management tools in the early days of the short-term rental market, helping hosts scale and manage their listings effectively.