How Far is the Empire State Building from the Eiffel Tower? Semantic Vectors in Travel Discovery - Haystack US 2023

Explore how semantic vectors enhance the discovery experience in online travel marketplaces in this Haystack US 2023 conference talk by Ansgar Gruene. Delve into the evolution of applied algorithms, from adapted word-2-vec applications to fine-tuning pre-trained BERT models on proprietary data. Learn about the practical applications of text-based embeddings for recommendations, ranking, and ad optimization. Gain valuable insights on improving results through simple vector arithmetics. Presented by Dr. Ansgar Gruene, a Senior Data Scientist at GetYourGuide with extensive experience in the travel industry and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Computer Science, this 45-minute talk offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical advice for leveraging semantic vectors in travel-related search and discovery systems.