Kellie Pelletier MacDonald

About Kellie Pelletier MacDonald

In January 2026, I launched a new career as a Fora Travel Advisor. After 28 years…

Experience

1. Pr & Communications Consultant

   Fora Travel

   Aug 2009 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   I got bit by the technology bug while launching Orbitz in the early days of online travel. Since Orbitz, I\'ve emerged as the PR industry’s leading expert in online travel with a proven track record of success. I\'ve spent the better part of 20 years studying media. As a result, I am a skilled storyteller able to craft must-cover stories. My deep knowledge of the travel, e-commerce, and technology industries enable me to craft the kind of trend stories media are looking for. I strive for quality coverage with an emphasis on company features and founder profiles. As anyone working at a start-up knows, you wear many hats in the early days and I am no exception. In addition to PR and communications, I can also assist with social media, conferences, speaking opportunities, sales, marketing, customer acquisition, and business development.My current and past clients include Jetsetter, GetYourGuide (GetYourGuide.com), LendingTree, Tripping.com, TrustedHousesitters.com, Buddy, Phocuswright Conference, Sonder (sondercollection.com), MagnifyMoney (magnifymoney.com), MileCards (milecards.com), True Currency (truecurrency.com), Routehappy (routehappy.com), Want Me Get Me (wantmegetme.com), Jetsetter (Jetsetter.com), Oyster Hotel Reviews (Oyster.com), TrustYou, and Current Lifestyle Marketing on behalf of the St. Lucia Tourist Board.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  bachelor of arts, Journalism

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Tourism
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Event Planning
• Crisis Communications
• Marketing Communications
• Journalism
• Advertising
• Lifestyle
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Strategic Communications
• Strategy
• E-Commerce