Airbnb's data science and machine learning efforts

Airbnb has been active in using big data and machine learning to create better user experience. Hosts can maximize their rentals whereas visitors can find their most preferred accommodation. "Airbnb is a data informed company. We think data is the voice of our customers," said Ricardo Bion, Data Science Manager at Airbnb who spoke at the Cloud Expo Asia in Hong Kong at the end of last month. "From the moment customers visit our website, search and book lodgings, review and share information about their trips, we have been collecting a lot of information about our customers."