Tern
Grace Van Hollebeke is a travel tech entrepreneur and founder of Lucia, a marketplace connecting luxury travel brands with freelance talent to solve labor shortages and support scalable growth. She previously founded TripKit, served as COO of MilesAhead, and was a Startup Leadership Program Fellow and Phocuswright scholarship winner.
In June of this year, Tern – an all in one CRM platform designed with travel advisors in mind – acquired Lucia and Grace was brought on board as Tern’s Head of Marketing & Services. Lucia’s core mission to empower travel advisors will remain intact, now bolstered by Tern’s extensive resources and backing. Grace holds a BS from Cornell and an MBA from Notre Dame, and currently lives in Salt Lake City, always on the lookout for the next great hotel or restaurant.
Social Media Specialist, Classic Vacations
Caroline began her career in travel as the Marketing Manager for GG Luxury Travel, a boutique agency in Dallas, Texas. There, she combined creativity with strategy to elevate the agency’s brand and connect with clients through engaging content.
Now, as Social Media Specialist at Classic Vacations, she leads platform strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling. Caroline plays a key role in advancing Classic’s support for travel advisors by delivering social media tools and resources they can use to grow their business. Based in New York City, Caroline spends her free time exploring new neighborhoods and staying true to her Texan roots by searching for the city’s best Tex-Mex.
Sr. Manager, Training, Classic Vacations
Danny Gomez is a 15-year Classic Vacations veteran who has transformed how teams—and travel advisors—grow, perform, and connect. Starting on the sales floor and rising to lead the company’s training strategy, he has built scalable programs that accelerate onboarding, sharpen selling skills, and empower employees to deliver consistently exceptional service.
Today, Danny, vocal champion of AI, helps teams embrace emerging tools with clarity, confidence, and a people-first mindset. Known for his sharp communication, practical leadership, and zero-fluff style, he brings a grounded perspective rooted in service, driven by outcomes, and focused on what truly moves people forward.
