Leslie Tillem of Eltee Travel/GTC is Named a 2025 Virtuoso Cruise Icon

Published On: March 23, 2025By

Luxury Cruising’s Most Prestigious Recognition

Virtuoso®, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, proudly recognizes Leslie Tillem of Eltee Travel/GTC in Boca Raton, FL as a 2025 Virtuoso Cruise Icon, a distinctive honor for advisors whose sales performance excels within the industry. Tillem joins an elite group of 185 advisors across 13 countries worldwide, each earning 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, Tillem 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 Tillem face-to-face with executives from some of the most respected cruise brands in the industry.

Leslie Tillem and Her Travel Agency, Eltee Travel, are Recognized as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon

“We extend our warmest congratulations to Leslie and her team at Eltee Travel for their well-deserved recognition as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon,” said Virtuoso’s Senior Vice President, Global Member & Partner Sales Cory Hagopian. “They have demonstrated resilience, ingenuity and a steadfast commitment to exceeding client expectations while supporting our cruise partners. Leslie’s achievements inspire fellow advisors and are a testament to her and her team’s skills, determination, and passion for delivering unforgettable travel experiences through cruising.”

“It was truly an honor to be selected as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon in 2024 and to repeat the accomplishment in 2025 is even more rewarding,” said Leslie. “I am fortunate to be surrounded by a great team and am always emboldened by the support we receive from Virtuoso. Thank you to everyone who lent their expertise and time to make this recognition a reality for another year.”

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.