Gavin Delany

Gavin Delany is a seasoned professional in the online travel industry, bringing wonder, joy, learning, and connection through better travel experiences.

As the CEO & Founder of Travelstride, Gavin has created a community marketplace that offers extraordinary travel opportunities, with over 50,000 itineraries from 1,500+ global operators and designers.

With a diverse background spanning marketplaces, tours, and hotels since 2001, Gavin has a wealth of experience in the industry.

Gavin Delany holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, an A.B. with honors from Harvard University, and studied with high honors at Phillips Exeter Academy.

His professional journey includes roles such as Vice President Global Product Sales at Viator, Business Development at shopkick, and Founder of PointSpot (UseMyPoints), among others.

Gavin's expertise extends to strategic consulting, product sales, marketing, and business development in renowned organizations like Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Passionate about education, economic empowerment, and the environment, Gavin Delany is dedicated to creating value and making an impact through his work in the travel industry.

An accomplished leader, Gavin is known for his motto 'Always create more value than you consume' and is driven by the philosophy of 'Think big. Start small. Move fast.'