BnBGenie - Unlocking Airbnb with EDA & ML Insights

Conducted EDA and applied ML models to uncover key factors influencing Airbnb listings, optimal pricing strategies, and demand trends.

BnBGenie: Unlocking Airbnb with EDA & ML Insights

🔍 GitHub Repository: BnBGenie on GitHub

Project Overview

  • Conducted comprehensive Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) on 38,000+ Airbnb listings, identifying key factors affecting listing appeal (e.g., room types, amenities, and location).
  • Applied Machine Learning models including Linear Regression, XGBoost, and Random Forest to predict optimal pricing strategies, determining that XGBoost provided the highest R-squared value.
  • Performed sentiment analysis on guest reviews and time-series analysis of demand trends, offering actionable insights for both hosts and tourists regarding pricing and listing features.

🔹 Key Insights & Impact

  • Improved Pricing Strategies: Identified pricing factors that significantly impact booking success.
  • Enhanced Guest Experience: Sentiment analysis revealed patterns in guest reviews, allowing hosts to optimize their listings.
  • Market Demand Analysis: Time-series modeling uncovered seasonal trends affecting Airbnb occupancy rates.