Baidu Tech Salon

May 8, 2014 · Big Data

How Baidu’s Big Data Engine Predicts Tourist Crowds for the May Day Holiday

Using search query volumes, Baidu’s big‑data engine forecasts tourist numbers for Chinese attractions, achieving over 90% accuracy and partnering with CCTV to broadcast real‑time crowd predictions during the May Day holiday, while also outlining future forecasting plans for flu, sports, finance and real‑estate trends.