Brian Kelly

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  • Founder of The Points Guy
  • Viral Travel and Lifestyle Influencer
  • Named Forbes' "#1 Travel Influencer"
  • Advocate for Travel as a Force for Global Good

The Points Guy (TPG) Founder Brian Kelly the leading voice in loyalty programs, points, miles, credit cards and travel. Kelly has been helping travelers and other consumers navigate the increasingly complicated loyalty universe for over a decade and has grown TPG to be a powerhouse travel and lifestyle media platform that reaches over 11M unique monthly visitors around the world. Kelly has found a unique way to reach his audience and inspire millions to live their best lives through his supercharged personality, deep industry knowledge and extensive worldwide travel.

Kelly has been recognized with awards and accolades, including AdWeek’s "Young Influentials" list in 2019 and Forbes’ #1 travel influencer. His long-standing knowledge and expertise has garnered the trust of the nation’s top morning shows, with appearances on TODAY ShowCBS This MorningGood Morning America, and Kelly & Ryan, among others. Kelly’s passion for travel is shared by a belief in using travel as a global force for good, and he currently serves as a Committee Member for Rainbow Railroad, Global Ambassador for PeaceJam, Co-Chair of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Leadership Council, Goalkeeper for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and member of PTTOW.

 


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Author Talk: ‘How to Win at Travel’

Based on his book How to Win at Travel, The Points Guy founder BRIAN KELLY shares his greatest tips and strategies to experience the world in ways you never thought possible. Kelly provides a road map with all of the knowledge and tools you need to become an expert traveler. Reach out for more infor ...

Based on his book How to Win at Travel, The Points Guy founder BRIAN KELLY shares his greatest tips and strategies to experience the world in ways you never thought possible. Kelly provides a road map with all of the knowledge and tools you need to become an expert traveler.

Reach out for more information on book buys and signings.

A Fireside Chat with Brian Kelly: Everything You Need to Know About Travel and Credit Cards

In this engaging fireside chat, ‘The Points Guy’ BRIAN KELLY shares his journey as an entrepreneur, as well as everything your audience needs to know about travel, points, and credit cards. ...

In this engaging fireside chat, ‘The Points Guy’ BRIAN KELLY shares his journey as an entrepreneur, as well as everything your audience needs to know about travel, points, and credit cards.

How I Created a Global Brand with a $10 Domain

From humble beginnings as a blog with a $10 domain, The Points Guy has grown into a global brand, and travel czar BRIAN KELLY shares his strategies for building a powerful niche in business and thriving as a leader in this moderated conversation. ...

From humble beginnings as a blog with a $10 domain, The Points Guy has grown into a global brand, and travel czar BRIAN KELLY shares his strategies for building a powerful niche in business and thriving as a leader in this moderated conversation.

Being an LGBTQ Leader

As the Founder of The Points Guy, BRIAN KELLY has built a billion-dollar brand through excellence and authenticity. For him, this meant being authentically ‘out’ in the travel industry and embracing his position as an LGBTQ leader in his industry and beyond. ...

As the Founder of The Points Guy, BRIAN KELLY has built a billion-dollar brand through excellence and authenticity. For him, this meant being authentically ‘out’ in the travel industry and embracing his position as an LGBTQ leader in his industry and beyond.

Points & Inflation: Tips for Saving in an Uncertain Economy

The Points Guy Founder BRIAN KELLY has been a trusted voice for consumers for over a decade and is uniquely positioned to offer advice on spending smart and saving in an uncertain economy. Audiences will leave feel confident in the actionable tips and strategies Brian shares in this engaging moderat ...

The Points Guy Founder BRIAN KELLY has been a trusted voice for consumers for over a decade and is uniquely positioned to offer advice on spending smart and saving in an uncertain economy. Audiences will leave feel confident in the actionable tips and strategies Brian shares in this engaging moderated conversation.

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Brian Kelly’s How to Win at Travel is the ultimate resource to planning your dream itinerary

How to Win at Travel turns your wanderlust into reality with expert strategies from Brian Kelly, the founder of The Points Guy—the leading voice in travel and loyalty programs—with this ultimate resource for everything from leveraging airline and credit card points to planning your dream itinerary. Kelly shares his greatest tips and strategies to experience the world in ways you never thought possible. Pairing How to Win at Travel with a live talk from Kelly will excite your audience for their next adventure, and equip them with the tools to make their dreams come true.  

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“The Points Guy” Brian Kelly offers actionable strategies for spending smart & surviving inflation

The Points Guy Founder BRIAN KELLY has been a trusted voice for consumers for over a decade, from starting ‘The Points Guy’ as a blog to growing his business into a global brand. Kelly is a frequent guest on major media outlets, such as CBS Mornings, CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’, and more, and has been called Forbes’ #1 travel influencer. In a recent appearance on Dr. Phil, Kelly shared his latest valuable tips on travel as well as saving money during times of economic uncertainty. From encouraging travels to think outside the box with their destinations – choosing an exciting new destination based on prices, rather than overpaying for a hot ticket – to actionable recommendations when it comes to maximizing credit card use, Kelly’s insights leave audiences feeling more confident about what lies ahead.

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Biography

Brian Kelly is the founder of The Points Guy (TPG), the leading voice in loyalty programs, points, miles, credit cards and travel. He has grown TPG to be a powerhouse travel and lifestyle media platform that reaches over 10 million unique monthly visitors around the world.

Kelly has found a unique way to reach his audience and inspire millions to live their best lives through his supercharged personality, deep industry knowledge and extensive worldwide travel. Through his content and creativity, annual TPG Awards, reader events, video series and social media, Kelly has introduced new platforms in an effort to bring the latest and greatest to millions of TPG followers and travel consumers. He has been recognized with awards and accolades, including AdWeek’s "Young Influentials" list in 2019 and Forbes’ #1 travel influencer. His long-standing knowledge and expertise has garnered the trust of the nation’s top morning shows, with appearances on TODAY Show, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America and Kelly & Ryan, among others.

Kelly’s passion for travel is shared by a belief in using travel as a global force for good, and he currently serves as a Committee Member for Rainbow Railroad, Global Ambassador for PeaceJam, Co-Chair of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Leadership Council, Goalkeeper for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and member of PTTOW.


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