<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The backend system for managing bookings used four numbered statuses based on boolean conditions, leading to chaos and manual tasks for businesses.</li><li>Airbnb's model, where hosts define their inventory and guests choose from available options, provides clarity and simplicity.</li><li>The emphasis on place discovery over the over-engineered booking feature is seen as a shift towards a more streamlined approach.</li><li>The focus now is on making place discovery seamless, personal, and human-centered, acknowledging the importance of simplicity and clarity in enhancing user experience.</li></ul>

From Ambitious Booking Feature to Focused Place Discovery: A Product Journey

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