What happens when you want to leave the hustle and bustle of NYC for a weeklong adventure but don't know where to start or how to plan? Enter: The Points Guy and Away. Two brands that have built their following around travel, adventure and creating luxury moments and products at affordable prices. Join us as Meredith Carey, Associate Digital Editor from Condé Nast Traveler leads a discussion with the SVP of Brand for Away, Selena Kalvaria and Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy discuss how they started their companies, how they continue to reach beyond the parameters of their own city or country and encourage the adventurous side in all of us.
Brian Kelly is the founder and CEO of The Points Guy (TPG), the preeminent voice when it comes to loyalty programs, credit cards and travel. Kelly launched TPG in 2010 during his time as a Wall Street road warrior, where he developed his keen sense for maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending. Since then, Kelly has grown the company into a powerhouse travel and lifestyle media platform, receiving 10 million unique monthly visitors and more than 3 million followers on social media.Â
Selena Kalvaria is the SVP of Brand at Away, a global lifestyle brand that’s working to transform the entire travel experience.Â
After graduating from Princeton University, Selena started her career working on Wall Street before leaving to pursue her passion for understanding the drivers of culture, consumer choice, and brand love. Prior to Away, she worked at Diageo and later joined Anheuser-Busch. Selena received a B.A. in art and archaeology and a certification in finance from Princeton University, and she received an MBA from Harvard Business School.Â
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