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Brian Kelly

Founder & CEO
The Points Guy

Brian Kelly is the Founder of The Points Guy (TPG), the trusted travel media platform that has revolutionized the travel and loyalty industries. From his beginnings in finance, Brian has used his expertise and passion to transform TPG from a personal blog to an unrivaled media powerhouse with over 11 million monthly visitors. His first book, How to Win at Travel, debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list and is the ultimate resource for everything from leveraging airline and credit card points to planning your dream itinerary.

Dubbed "The Man Who Turned Credit-Card Points Into an Empire" by New York Times, Kelly's dynamic personality, deep industry knowledge, and extensive global travels have inspired millions to make their travel dreams a reality. Brian’s valued expertise has made him a regular on top morning shows such as CBS Mornings, Good Morning America, and LIVE with Kelly & Mark and news stations including CNN, MSNBC, ABC, Bloomberg and more. Over the years, Brian’s impressive work has been recognized on AdWeek’s Young Influentials list and Travel & Leisure’s Most Notable People in Travel list, and he has been named is Forbes’ #1 Travel Influencer and an OUT100 recipient. A firm believer that travel is a global force for good, Brian currently serves as a Committee Member for Rainbow Railroad, Global Ambassador for PeaceJam, Co-Chair of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Leadership Council and board member of the Hetrick Martin Institute.

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Events featuring Brian Kelly
Events featuring Brian Kelly