David Petlin named as a 2025 VIRTUOSO® Cruise Icon, luxury cruising's most prestigious recognition

Virtuoso®, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, proudly recognizes David Petlin of Flair Travel, an affiliate of 1000Mile Travel Group, as a 2025 Virtuoso Cruise Icon, a distinctive honor for advisors whose sales performance excels within the industry. Petlin joins an elite group of 185 advisors across 13 countries worldwide, each having earned the Virtuoso Cruise Icon designation. This achievement places them among the top one percent in Virtuoso’s global cruise sales, solidifying their standing as leaders in the luxury travel industry.

As a Virtuoso Cruise Icon, Petlin 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 Petlin face to face with executives from some of the most respected cruise brands in the industry.

“We extend our warmest congratulations to David for his well-deserved recognition as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon,” said Virtuoso’s Senior Vice President, Global Member & Partner Sales Cory Hagopian. “He has demonstrated resilience, ingenuity and a steadfast commitment to exceeding client expectations while supporting our cruise partners. David’s achievements serve as an inspiration to fellow advisors and a testament to his skill, determination and passion for cruising as a means of delivering unforgettable travel experiences.”

“I’m honored to be named a Virtuoso Cruise Icon for 2025, ranking among the top one percent in Virtuoso’s global cruise sales,” said Petlin. “This achievement reflects years of dedication to crafting exceptional cruise experiences for my clients. Thank you to my incredible clients and partners for your trust and support. I couldn’t have done it without you. Here’s to another amazing year of travel with Flair Travel!”

Because of their affiliation with Virtuoso, Cruise Icons can offer exclusive benefits to their clients on over 450 select cruises annually across 13 separate cruise lines via the Virtuoso Voyages program, including a dedicated onboard host and a choice of an additional benefit ranging in value from $500 per couple to several thousand dollars, depending on the sailing.

For more information about 1000 Mile Travel Group and its luxury travel offerings, please visit www.1000miletravel.com or reach out to Kristina Kristianson at contact@1000miletravel.com. To learn more about Virtuoso and its professional travel advisors, please visit www.virtuoso.com.

Media Contacts:
Mahala Summers
Global Marketing Manager
1000 Mile Travel Group
Phone: +61 0499 973 279
Email: mahala.summers@1000miletravel.com

Misty Belles
Vice President, Global Public Relations
Virtuoso
Phone: +1.202.553.8817
Email: mbelles@virtuoso.com