Podcast appearances and mentions of rob karp

Grace McBride got her start in the travel industry earlier than most — as an undergraduate at Cornell University. During her sophomore year, McBride worked as a marketing intern for JetBlue, where she helped write marketing and ad copy for the airline. After catching the travel bug, she joined MilesAhead, a travel agency founded by Cornell classmate Rob Karp. But it was an entrepreneurship class that ultimately gave McBride and her friend, Sarah Peters, the idea for an entirely new travel business: TripKit, an itinerary builder and assistant service for luxury travel advisors (a company that the pair eventually sold in 2022). In this episode of Humans of Travel, McBride takes listeners along on her entrepreneurial journey, sharing the impact her father — a florist from Long Island — had on her work ethic; the pros and cons of starting two companies while juggling school (and a pandemic); and how travel advisors and suppliers can engage with her newest venture: Lucia, a freelance marketplace for the travel industry. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE From TravelAge West: Lucia Gives Travel Businesses a New Way to Hire Freelance Workers MilesAhead TripKit Lucia Contact McBride: grace@letslucia.com Rob Karp on Humans of TravelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Karp, the visionary founder of MilesAhead, a luxury travel agency, is here!In high school he started a points and travel business that got a lot of attention. Clients saw early on that he was brilliant and trustworthy, and in his own words, scrappy. He has always managed to solve even the most difficult travel problems for his clients, and now he is orchestrating extravagant adventures for celebrities, heads of industry, family and friends.Rob's journey is one of inspiration and innovation-- he is thriving.  He is also funny and fun, and we have inside information that he was once a dangerous baseball pitcher!Shout out to Amy Susman Stillman for the referral (she's Rob's aunt) - thank you, Amy!You can find his company here:milesahead.coNot sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

Grace McBride got her start in the travel industry earlier than most — as an undergraduate at Cornell University. During her sophomore year, McBride worked as a marketing intern for JetBlue, where she helped write marketing and ad copy for the airline. After catching the travel bug, she joined MilesAhead, a travel agency founded by Cornell classmate Rob Karp. But it was an entrepreneurship class that ultimately gave McBride and her friend, Sarah Peters, the idea for an entirely new travel business: TripKit, an itinerary builder and assistant service for luxury travel advisors (a company that the pair eventually sold in 2022). In this episode of Humans of Travel, McBride takes listeners along on her entrepreneurial journey, sharing the impact her father — a florist from Long Island — had on her work ethic; the pros and cons of starting two companies while juggling school (and a pandemic); and how travel advisors and suppliers can engage with her newest venture: Lucia, a freelance marketplace for the travel industry. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE From TravelAge West: Lucia Gives Travel Businesses a New Way to Hire Freelance Workers MilesAhead TripKit Lucia Contact McBride: grace@letslucia.com Rob Karp on Humans of TravelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you maximize your vacation and travel experience before you even leave the country? In this episode, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl are joined by Rob Karp, founder and CEO, and Henry Kamp, head of Air Sales and Operations at MilesAhead, in sharing their knowledge of the travel industry and how to gain the … Continue reading What to Consider When Planning Your International Flight with Rob Karp and Henry Kamp →

This episode is brought to you by TravelAge West. OUR GUEST Rob Karp had his career all figured out at an early age — in fact, a day before he turned 15 years old in 2012, he officially launched MilesAhead. At the time, MilesAhead specialized in helping friends and family turn frequent flyer points into plane tickets. However, the company has since evolved to encompass a thriving, multimillion-dollar luxury travel concierge, and Karp has rightfully earned the respect of the travel industry.  In today's episode of Humans of Travel, Karp looks back at what propelled him to launch MilesAhead when he was still in high school, and what it was like to grow the business while he attended Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. He reveals if he has any regrets from those especially exacting periods of his life, in addition to sharing the process of working with friends and what it's like being a member of Generation Z.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MilesAhead: www.milesahead.co   MilesAhead's Instagram: www.instagram.com/milesaheadco  Rob Karp's Instagram: www.instagram.com/robkarp_  An In-Depth Guide to Generation Z Travelers: www.travelagewest.com  ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Digital Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re turning the episode over to editor in chief Arnie Weissmann, who spoke last month with three major travel advisor players in London. Why London? The group was there at the invitation of a group of hoteliers who were mulling different ways to get the word out to Americans that London was “open” for travel. Their solution was to turn to the agency consortium Virtuoso, headed by Matthew Upchurch, and one of Virtuoso’s preferred suppliers, a tour company called Noteworthy that specializes in special access and exclusive experiences. In this episode you’ll hear from Weissmann, Upchurch, Vanessa McGovern, co-founder of Gifted Travel Network and Rob Karp, the founder of MilesAhead, about “process fatigue,” why travelers should choose a travel advisor as well as why travel advisors should be choosy about their travelers – and why it’s never been a better time to be a traveler. Overtourism. Customer service. And you’ll hear about experiences developed by Noteworthy and the guests’ coolest experiences in London. Sponsor: Our sponsor for this episode is Hurtigruten Expeditions. As a bonus to this episode, Hurtigruten Expeditions CEO Asta Lassesen chats with Travel Weekly's senior vice president of marketing Mary Pat Sullivan about the line's return to Antarctica, growth in expedition cruising and more. Listen through to the end of the episode. Related reading: Arnie Weissmann's From the Window Seat column on traveling to London with Virtuoso: https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weissmann/The-UK-89-percent-vaccinated-calls-for-help-Virtuoso-responds-with-41-advisors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With summer just around the corner and vaccination rollouts ramping up, some countries are starting to lift their restrictions, and slowly but surely, the travel world is beginning to return. In this episode, MilesAhead’s CEO and founder, Rob Karp, sits down with Iván Watanabe to explain his travel agency’s approach to travel resumption and to … Continue reading Resuming Air Travel in the Era of COVID-19 With MilesAhead – With Rob Karp →

Randy Ginsburg (@GinsburgRandy) sits down with Rob Karp, the founder and CEO of MilesAhead, a luxury hospitality company. A recent graduate of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration (‘19), he was named one of Travel + Leisure's International Rising Stars in 2017 and was one of Virtuoso's Rising Star candidates for 2019. In a short amount of time he's made a name for himself as a go-to figure in the travel industry and has grown MilesAhead into a multimillion-dollar company. They discuss the ups and downs of navigating a business through a pandemic, the future of business travel, and why now is actually the best time to own a travel rewards card. -- If you liked this episode and want more content from me, subscribe to my newsletter Crashing Up where I share weekly thoughts and finds for curious, entrepreneurial minds. You can also check out my website randymginsburg.com or follow me on Twitter.

Rob Karp, CEO of MilesAhead offers COVID-19 Era Travel Tips and Trends

This episode is brought to you by TravelAge West. OUR GUEST Rob Karp had his career all figured out at an early age — in fact, a day before he turned 15 years old in 2012, he officially launched MilesAhead. At the time, MilesAhead specialized in helping friends and family turn frequent flyer points into plane tickets. However, the company has since evolved to encompass a thriving, multimillion-dollar luxury travel concierge, and Karp has rightfully earned the respect of the travel industry.  In today’s episode of Humans of Travel, Karp looks back at what propelled him to launch MilesAhead when he was still in high school, and what it was like to grow the business while he attended Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. He reveals if he has any regrets from those especially exacting periods of his life, in addition to sharing the process of working with friends and what it’s like being a member of Generation Z.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MilesAhead: www.milesahead.co   MilesAhead’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/milesaheadco  Rob Karp’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/robkarp_  An In-Depth Guide to Generation Z Travelers: www.travelagewest.com  ABOUT YOUR HOST  Valerie Chen is the Deputy Digital Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S.    TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West’s new podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Karp, a 20-year old senior at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, is the founder of MilesAhead, a luxury travel concierge.  At 14, Rob developed a passion for the travel industry and a drive for delivering a best-in-class customer experience. Initially, he began helping family and friends turn their frequent flyer miles into inexpensive plane tickets for family trips. What began as a hobby and one man operation throughout his high school years developed into MilesAhead. He took $600 he had earned refereeing soccer games as a high-school freshman to start the company. Currently, Rob’s company is run by more than 10 dedicated employees across the country, employing part-time college students and full-time “adults.” MilesAhead is on pace to generate revenues in excess of $1,000,000. Rob and his team have visited over 300 hotels since 2016, spanning from Italy to Bora Bora to Japan, and utilize their time off from school to travel the world and deliver that first-hand knowledge to their 500+ clients. Rob plans to grow MilesAhead after he graduates from college in May 2019 and follow his dream to create the world’s best travel advisor. Buckle up and hold on tight to this Espresso Shot ‘cause we’re about to take flight! The post 129: How to Break Into the Luxury Travel Industry w/ Rob Karp, MilesAhead [Espresso Shots] appeared first on Time4Coffee.

Rob Karp, CEO & Founder of MilesAhead, a luxury travel concierge, founded the company when he was just a sophomore in high school. Today he's a 20-year old rising senior at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.  At 14, Rob developed a passion for the travel industry and a drive for delivering a best-in-class customer experience. Self-taught, Rob developed his airline knowledge by learning about points and began helping family and friends with their travel. What began as a hobby and one man operation throughout his high school years developed into MilesAhead. The company grew exponentially during Rob's freshman year at Cornell University, where he met most of today's employees at the School of Hotel Administration. Today the company is powered by more than ten dedicated and passionate employees located across the country who sold $7 million in travel in 2017. In 2018, MilesAhead is on pace to generate revenues in excess of $1,000,000. Not bad for a company whose founder started with $600 he earned from refereeing soccer matches.  Since hiring his first employee during the fall of 2015, Rob has grown MilesAhead into a ten-plus person organization, employing part-time college students and full-time “adults.” Rob and his team have visited over 300 hotels since 2016, spanning from Italy to Bora Bora to Japan, and utilize their time off from school to travel the world and deliver that first-hand knowledge to their 500+ clients. Rob has been featured in various news outlets, including CBS TV, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg TV and various Ivy League and Cornell publications. Named one of Travel + Leisure's International Rising Stars in 2017, Rob plans to grow MilesAhead after college and follow his dream of creating the world's best travel advisor. In this episode Rob talks about MilesAhead, the travel biz, and his one way ticket to Florence, Italy! Rob is just one of the superb guests featured on The One Way Ticket Show, where Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they'd go if given a one way ticket, no coming back! Destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Steven's guests have included: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Jose Ramos-Horta; Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty; Journalist-Humorist-Actor Mo Rocca; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, chefs, writers, intellectuals and more.

Rob Karp has been passionate about the travel industry, and building his own business, since he founded the high-end luxury travel company, MilesAhead, the day before his 15th birthday.  Today, Rob is 20 years old, and has just started his senior year at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. As CEO of MilesAhead, a luxury travel concierge in partnership with the Valerie Wilson Travel,  Rob is the youngest travel advisor in the Virtuoso network. The post 15: Flying High at 20: How Cornell U Senior Rob Karp is Miles Ahead appeared first on Time4Coffee.

Rob Karp is the CEO & Founder of MilesAhead - a luxury travel concierge company.  At the early age of 14, Rob developed a passion for the travel industry and a drive for customer experience. As he progressed into high school, Rob learned about the power of points. He continued to develop his airline knowledge and began helping out family and friends with their travel in his spare time. What began as Rob's hobby and passion developed into the company it is today. Rob purchased the software needed to run the company with the $600 he had from soccer refereeing and hasn't looked back since. The company grew instantly once Rob started at Cornell University, where he met most of today's employees in the School of Hotel Administration. Now, MilesAhead consists of numerous dedicated and passionate employees all over the country. Hear more about this great business and powerful entrepreneurial spirit!

Jason takes the lead in breaking down the ‘dead leg’ trick on booking international flights. This episode tackles everything you wanted to know about international hidden city fares. Wendover Production's Video EasyPoint’s live event for startups, also featuring Rob Karp of Miles Ahead, and Yanky Bennish of Bennish Travel LLC