SPEAKER BIOS

Ryan McElroy

Ryan McElroy is a travel technology entrepreneur, early-stage investor, strategic advisor, and keynote speaker with nearly two decades of experience building and scaling technology companies that serve the global travel industry.

He is the founder and CEO of Travel Agency Tribes, a B2B2C platform that helps thousands of travel advisors and agencies strengthen their digital presence, build trust, and drive growth through AI-powered marketing, content, and personalization.

Named to London's Top 20 Under 40 and Canadian Travel's Top 40 Under 40, Ryan has been recognized for his entrepreneurial leadership and contributions to travel technology. In addition to building companies, he actively invests in and advises early-stage startups, with a focus on travel, media, artificial intelligence, and marketplace innovation.

Ryan also serves as a strategic advisor to Worldia, where he works alongside the founding team to accelerate revenue growth and expand the company's North American market presence.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Ryan speaks on artificial intelligence, the future of trust, digital transformation, and the evolving travel landscape. He is the creator of the Evidence Economy, a framework that explores how businesses and leaders can build credibility, differentiate themselves, and create lasting competitive advantage in an AI-driven world.

Kelsie Marchetti

Kelsie Marchetti is Collette's Senior Manager of Virtual Events & Travel Advisor Programs and a passionate advocate for helping travel advisors sell with confidence.

Kelsie hosts training programs designed to help travel advisors uncover new selling opportunities, better match travellers to the right experiences, and turn product knowledge into bookings.  Regardless of whether you are selling a cruise, a land-based product, or a dream vacation, the sales techniques remain consistent.  She also leads Collette's award-winning Travel Advisor Network, a community where advisors connect, learn, and grow their business.

Known for her conversational, talk-show-style approach, Kelsie blends storytelling, traveller insights, and real-world sales strategies to make education memorable and actionable.  Kelsie’s mission is simple: help advisors sell smarter and create unforgettable travel experiences for their clients.