Christy Menzies Wins Virtuoso Award - Menzies Luxe Retreats

Christy Menzies Named the 2023 Virtuoso Travel Week Rising Star

“These Virtuoso luminaries, legends, and leaders, including Christy Menzies, represent what is foundational to this network, and that is building something greater together than we could do on our own.”
Matthew D. Upchurch, Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso.

When you have precious time to travel, go with the best. Christy Menzies, owner of Menzies Luxe Retreats, was awarded the 2023 Virtuoso Travel Week Rising Star award in the “Luminaries, Legends, and Leaders” category. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a new-to-industry Virtuoso Travel Advisor who demonstrates an exceptional level of production and engagement to the network.

As the 2023 Virtuoso Travel Week Rising Star award winner, Christy “exhibits exceptional promise to become one of the very best,” in the early stages of her career. She achieved “star” status in her first year of launching Menzies Luxe Retreats. As a member of the Brownell Mentoring Program, Christy produced over $1M in invoiced sales in just six months. That set the pace for what is now a thriving business with nearly $4M in annual sales with a steady growth trajectory.

Christy and her family at the Four Seasons Orlando.

Christy is recognized as a top 50 producer with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and received a MILUX STARS award earlier in the year as a top 50 producer globally for Marriott luxury brands.

“To be selected by your peers, people with whom you’ve built lasting personal and professional relationships and who are choosing to recognize you for your contribution, is the ultimate honor,” said Matthew D. Upchurch, Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso. “These Virtuoso luminaries, legends, and leaders, including Christy Menzies, represent what is foundational to this network, and that is building something greater together than we could do on our own.”

Virtuoso^®, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, announced its 2023 Virtuoso Travel Awards during the 35th annual Virtuoso Travel Week, which took place August 12-18 in Las Vegas. Christy was honored among the network’s most esteemed travel agencies, advisors and preferred partners, who set the standard in their given category.

A woman standing with 4 children on a white sandy beach with clouds and buildings in the distance. — Christy and her children on the beach at the Four Seasons Anguilla.

A woman in a purple shirt with brown sunglasses drinking an Anguillan beer with water and mountains in the background. She is cheersing the photographer. — Riding in style in Anguilla!

A woman and a child floating in bright blue water still water. The child is smiling at the camera and wearing a hot pink and purple swimsuit. — A perfect day at the Four Seasons Orlando ends at the lazy river!

Why work with Christy and Menzies Luxe Retreats

It’s Christy’s dialed-in expertise across a broad luxury travel portfolio that initiated this year’s awards. When you work with Menzies Luxe Retreats, you’re privy to the perks of this global network of esteemable hotels and travel suppliers. Christy’s visibility through Virtuoso and within the luxury travel space means VIP status for you, as hotels and suppliers are eager to work with her and please her clients.

With her finger on the pulse of the upscale travel industry, and the extras that elevate every aspect of your stay anywhere in the world, Christy delivers highly personalized planning for your dream trips. Reach out to start the planning process and tap into Menzies Luxe Retreats’ unique destination knowledge, network of travel partners across the world, and preferred partner relationships that lead to the best experiences and values for you.