Ari Charlestein

Ari Charlestein is an experienced travel management professional and entrepreneur currently serving as the Owner and "Evil Genius" of Competitours since August 2022. Charlestein also holds the position of Corporate Travel Manager at Premier Dental Products Company/USA, responsible for booking travel for sales and management teams and enforcing corporate travel policies. Previous roles include Chief Adventure Officer at Journeys International, Founder of Etgar Travel Services, and Founder/CEO of First Class and Beyond, LLC, where Charlestein managed a team of travel specialists. With a solid background in travel management and operations, along with experience in sales, journalism, and team leadership, Charlestein brings a comprehensive skill set to the travel industry. Academic credentials include a BA in Broadcast Journalism and Hebrew Language from Temple University.