Is GoPlanit the new Groupon for tourists?

May 3, 2011 - PRLog -- SAN FRANCISCO – May 3, 2011 – GoPlanit.com, the travel planning website that introduced the automatic trip planner, is revolutionizing the industry again by launching local deals for tourists.  Now, tourists can save time by utilizing the one-click trip planner and save money with local deals that are catered to them.  To achieve this vision, GoPlanit also announces that Rodney Fong, Chair of the SF Travel Association will be joining the advisory board.  

Launching today, GoPlanit deals provides tourists a way to save money while planning the details of a trip.  “Deals sites have proven to be very successful with locals,” says CEO, Steve Chen.  “But, we’re targeting a market that has been previously neglected - tourists.  Our planning tool has always focused on helping them create a useful trip in the least amount of time.  By integrating local deals, we now offer tourists a great way to save money on things they want to do and see.”    

Each local deal is directly integrated within the trip planning process.  Browse through the growing list of deals to find interesting things to do and see.  And use the map widget to see the distance between the deals and other major attractions.  To purchase, simply click the “buy now” button and GoPlanit will automatically include the item into the trip itinerary.  

GoPlanit’s travel planning tool provides the perfect platform to present these local deals for tourists.  “It offers a win-win situation for local merchants and tourists,” COO, Ronen Elrom says.  “Merchants can directly target a lucrative market segment that has traditionally been difficult and expensive to address.  And, merchants can do this with no upfront costs.  Tourists also benefit by saving money on their vacations and experiencing what the destination has to offer.”  

GoPlanit intends to expand deals for tourists to additional locations throughout the US with the initial launch focused deals in San Francisco and New York.  Merchants interested in increasing their exposure to tourists should contact info@goplanit.com.  Tourists planning vacations can try GoPlanit Deals and start saving money today.  


About GoPlanit

Based in San Francisco, GoPlanit was founded in August 2007.  GoPlanit is the one-click travel planner that’s useful on the go. Travel planning can be frustrating and time-consuming. One can spend weeks or months researching details, organizing travel plans, and communicating with friends, family and other travelers. GoPlanit helps simplify the process – saving you time, money and aggravation when planning your trips.  Please contact us at info@goplanit.com and visit us at www.goplanit.com

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GoPlanit is the one-click travel planner that’s useful on the go. Travel planning can be frustrating and time-consuming. One can spend weeks/months researching details, organizing plans, & communicating with friends. GoPlanit simplifies this process.