When Chicago-based Karina Kavanagh started as a travel advisor in early 2025, she had a problem. Three years at a major luxury tour operator meant she knew the industry inside out. Regardless, it was still like starting from scratch.
“I had absolutely zero clients,” the 26-year-old founder of KK Travel said.
Enter TikTok, where she began posting 90-second videos with honest reviews of luxury properties. While the internet is awash with travel influencers, Kavanagh found a gap when it came to content that wasn’t glorified advertisement.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Luxury Travel Advisor.
