We are thrilled to announce another major milestone in our journey at Tern. Our innovative travel technology has caught the attention of Vacation Planners, the new travel franchise division of Travel Planners International, leading to a strategic partnership that promises to revolutionize travel planning for advisors and clients alike.
Vacation Planners will be making Tern's new agency product available to every one of their franchisees.
Vacation Planners' President, Jenn Lee, shared, “We’re excited to join forces with Tern as we launch Vacation Planners. This partnership will empower our franchisees with cutting-edge technology, enabling them to deliver exceptional experiences to their clients.”
The partnership will provide Tern’s innovative travel CRM technology solutions to every Vacation Planners franchise. Here’s what this means for Vacation Planners and their clients:
Tern's CEO and co-founder, David Shull, highlighted the significance of this collaboration, saying, “We founded Tern after many conversations with agencies struggling with multiple systems. With this partnership, Vacation Planners franchisees will be among the first to have access to a single, user-friendly platform to run their entire travel business.”
Jenn Lee emphasized the timely nature of this partnership, “This collaboration comes at a crucial juncture in the travel industry. Consumers increasingly demand personalized and seamless vacation planning services, while travel advisors urgently seek technology that anticipates future trends and needs.”
“At Vacation Planners, we’re committed to creating a sticky consumer experience through consistency and excellence,” Lee continued. “We’re working closely with Tern to ensure that all necessary forms, workflows, automation processes, and legal documents are ready for our franchisees. This allows them to focus on what they do best: curating unforgettable travel experiences, serving their clients, and scaling their agencies.”
David Shull expressed his excitement for the future, stating, “We’re thrilled to see Vacation Planners leading the industry in employing Tern’s collaboration features to empower their franchisees to get up to speed quickly. This partnership, born out of our connections at the ASTA conference, highlights the strength and innovation within the travel community.”
By combining Vacation Planners' industry expertise with Tern's technological prowess, this partnership is set to redefine the travel planning landscape. Together, we aim to offer unparalleled value to both travel advisors and their clients, ensuring a future where exceptional travel experiences are the norm.
Vacation Planners is the newly formed franchise company of Travel Planners International. Its goal is to elevate professionalism within the travel agency community by embracing the best practices of the past and innovating for the future, ensuring a consistent and exceptional consumer experience. Vacation Planners is now accepting applications for its Founders Circle of experienced travel advisors.
Tern is the all-in-one system for the travel industry. Founded by a team with experience creating world-class technology platforms, Tern is quickly disrupting the travel industry. At our core, we believe that travel advisors, empowered with best-in-class technology, will be the future of booking travel. We’re excited to be creating that future with game-changing tools for advisors and agency owners. Learn more at tern.travel.