Virtuoso has recognized Ottawa-based Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel, a Direct Travel affiliate, as a 2024 Virtuoso Cruise Icon.
Gallant-Halloran joins a group of 137 advisors worldwide who have earned the Virtuoso Cruise Icon designation and collectively represent the top one percent in Virtuoso’s cruise sales.
As a Virtuoso Cruise Icon, Gallant-Halloran will have access to various events and networking opportunities "designed to foster growth and collaboration while sharing and cultivating best practices within the network’s cruise community."
"Events such as Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel’s preeminent worldwide gathering, will bring Gallant-Halloran face to face with some of the most respected cruise brands in the industry," Virtuoso said in a press release.
“We extend our warmest congratulations to Sheila for her well-deserved recognition as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon,” said Virtuoso’s VP of Cruise, Melissa Araya. “She has demonstrated resilience, ingenuity and a steadfast commitment to exceeding client expectations while supporting our cruise partners. Sheila’s achievements serve as an inspiration to fellow advisors and a testament to her skill, determination and passion for cruising as a means of delivering unforgettable travel experiences.”
“I am honoured to have achieved the Cruise Icon status,” said Gallant-Halloran.
“Previously as a consulting actuary, I helped clients maximize their return on investments. Now, as a Virtuoso luxury cruise travel advisor, I help clients maximize their return on life.
"As a ‘happiness actuary,’ in the balance of life, I ensure clients don’t risk their leisure hours as they travel the world. I am privileged that this Icon recognition brings new opportunities for growth, which I will leverage to build clients’ notable memories. Time is not refundable, and it’s truly an honour to work with the Virtuoso, Lush Life and Direct Travel teams to help clients maximize their most precious and perishable asset – their leisure time.
"As a 2024 Virtuoso Cruise Icon, I now have access to a diverse range of events and opportunities tailored to promote growth, collaboration, and networking. Plus, my clients will receive special promos that come with this status. I am excited to take advantage of these benefits and continue providing exceptional services to my clients," she shared on LinkedIn.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. It is a privilege to be a part of the Virtuoso Travel, Lush Life Travel, and Direct Travel teams."
Sheila Gallant-Halloran can be reached at sheila@lushlife.ca
