Brian Kelly

When it comes to travel influencers, there are few more inspiring stories than that of The Points guy (TPG) founder Brian Kelly. From a corporate recruiting position to becoming a well-known travel influencer, Brian's story is one of passion and hard work.

Launched in 2010, TPG was born out of Brian’s passion for smart travel and the power of points & miles. What began as a simple personal blog quickly grew into one of the world’s most influential travel media platforms, educating millions of people on how to travel smarter than ever before. Brian’s pioneering approach to travel centered around the smart use of your credit card points & airline miles has helped countless people turn their travel dreams into reality.

TPG has grown to be a global brand under Brian’s watch. He’s been named to AdWeek's Young Influentials list and Forbes' #1 travel influencer. He's also been named to Travel + Leisure's most notable people in travel and Out100's list. The team at TPG honors Brian's vision with award-winning journalism and transformative social work.

Brian’s legacy isn’t limited to travel advice and destination guides. Instead, he’s become a champion of smarter, more inclusive travel, showing that with the right skills and resources, luxury travel isn’t for the rich and famous. Brian’s story isn’t just about personal achievement; it is about shaking up the travel industry and turning dreams into reality for the everyday person.

Brian Kelly’s story is a reminder that anyone, anywhere can be a travel influencer, travel influencer, and travel enthusiast, as long as they put in the work, have the experience, and are passionate about what they do.