Alexis Bowen

About Alexis Bowen

Alexis Bowen is a respected expert in the travel and tourism industry and co-founder of Elsewhere, a travel marketplace connecting travelers with local experts worldwide. She has been featured by top publications such as the New York Times, Vogue, and USA Today, recognized as one of San Francisco Business Times’ 40 Under 40, and was chosen as the face of Canva’s ‘Start-up Success Story’ in their prime-time international television campaign. Drawing on her experience working with major industry players, and as a response to the state of the industry, Alexis co-launched Elsewhere in 2021 to shake up the all-too-traditional tourism space with a digital approach, values-driven mission, and direct-to-local model. The company was acquired by Lonely Planet in 2022.When not focused on growing her company, Alexis can be found exploring. A California native, Alexis spent the last ten years living in Paris before recently relocating back to her home city of San Francisco to begin a new adventure - raising her girls.

Experience

1. CEO & Co-founder

   Lonely Planet

   Aug 2020 — Present

   Formerly Elsewhere. Acquired by Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures company.Elsewhere by Lonely Planet is a socially conscious travel company with an impact-driven approach and direct-to-consumer model.Elsewhere is a modern travel platform that pairs clients with local experts to craft once-in-a-lifetime trips, all while challenging the status quo. Made for passionate travelers in search of the undiscovered, Elsewhere\'s custom trips are built on expertise, exclusivity, and ease. Look out, travel just got better.

Education

• UCLA

  B.A, International Development Studies

  2006 — 2010