Sage Plus for Experts will provide a platform for travel experts to share content. Only chefs or other travel experts will be able to leave reviews on the platform, which is not open to the public yet, however travel experts can sing up now. Sage is attempting to build a trusted list of experts, as opposed to other platforms that allow anyone to leave a review. Sage Plus for Experts can also link with the user's social media accounts, where it can update automatically.
For some users, a profile may already exist, waiting for the expert to take control of the account. The CEO has indicated that they have been manually listing sources as well as training an AI system to find experts. The company also notes that the platform already has grown to 5 million experts and has 200,000 active users.
Travel Information Content Sharing
Sage Plus for Experts Provides a Platform for Information
Trend Themes
1. Travel Expert Content Curation - Sage Plus for Experts enables travel experts to share and curate content, promoting peer-reviewed and reliable information.
2. Trusted Expert Platforms - Sage Plus for Experts provides a trusted platform for travel reviews by limiting access and reviews to only trained experts.
3. AI-enabled Expert Finding - Sage is developing an AI system to find and vet travel experts for its platform, streamlining the process.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - Sage Plus for Experts disrupts travel review platforms by prioritizing the expertise of trusted travel industry professionals.
2. Social Media Platforms - Sage Plus for Experts integrates with individual's social media accounts to provide seamless information sharing and update capabilities.
3. AI and Machine Learning - Sage's AI system for expert finding is an example of disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of machine learning for travel review platforms.