1000MTG rewards excellence with luxury Crystal Cruises Top Achievers Trip

1000 Mile Travel Group (1000MTG) has announced its 2025 North America Top Achievers Recognition Trip, a pinnacle event designed to honor the network’s highest-performing independent travel advisors and showcase the power of its unique travel advisor model.

This year’s journey will set sail aboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Serenity from Québec City to Bayonne, New Jersey, October 22–31, 2025. With nine nights of all-inclusive luxury and stops at some of North America’s most captivating ports, the voyage is both a celebration of achievement and a demonstration of what advisors can unlock as part of 1000MTG.

“Our North American Top Achievers embody the very best of 1000MTG, combining exceptional client service with the entrepreneurial spirit that defines our network. This recognition trip is our way of celebrating their dedication and results, while also providing an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and be inspired in an extraordinary setting,” said Nicola Veltman, CEO of 1000MTG.

Advisors recognized this year include:
• Cathy Nilsen – Direct Access
• Jeannette Young – Allure Elite
• Sheri Deen Broeder – Sheri’s Ultimate Dreams Travel LLC
• Lisa Salloum – The Travel Concierge by Lisa
• Jean Williams – Travel by Design, LLC
• David Petlin – Flair Travel
• Wendy Rozak – Yachta Yachta Yachta Travel LLC
• Andrea Keiderling Fehl – AKF Travel LLC
• Marcia Yallech – Yallech Travel
• Kirsten Billhardt – Rosedale Travel

Onboard, Top Achievers, who will be joined by several other high-performing 1000MTG independent travel advisors, will experience Crystal Cruises’ renowned hospitality, including specialty dining at Osteria d’Ovidio, Beefbar, and Umi Uma, unlimited premium beverages, butler service in every suite, enrichment programs, live entertainment, and wellness activities.

Exclusive 1000MTG-hosted events, including cocktail receptions, group dinners, and sponsor-led training sessions, ensure that the trip strikes a balance between celebration and professional growth.

“We are thrilled to bring our top-performing advisors together for this remarkable journey. The Crystal Serenity offers the perfect backdrop to recognize their success, while also deepening relationships with our partners at Crystal Cruises, Delta Air Lines, and Norwegian Cruise Line. This is more than a trip — it’s an investment in our advisors and their future growth,” said Christy Shafer, General Manager, 1000MTG North America.

With the backing of Corporate Travel Management, the world’s fourth-largest TMC, 1000MTG is setting a new standard for independent corporate and leisure advisors who want the freedom of running their own business with the power, tools, and global supplier access of a leading travel management company.

We are grateful to present the 2025 North America Top Achievers Trip in partnership with our featured host, Crystal Cruises, and with the generous support of our co-sponsors, Delta Air Lines and Norwegian Cruise Line.