Ari Charlestein

Ari Charlestein is the owner and self-described "Evil Genius" of Competitours, a unique travel competition company inspired by the reality show The Amazing Race. He took over the business from its previous owner, Steve, who was looking to retire. Charlestein's background in the travel industry began in 2007, during the rise of points and miles travel, which has significantly influenced his approach to travel experiences.124

Under his leadership, Competitours has evolved into an international team travel tour company that emphasizes creativity and learning through competition. The company organizes mystery trips where participants engage in various challenges without knowing their destination until they arrive.134