The Proclaimers may have promised to walk 500 miles, but the travel advisors who participated in Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Walk for Wellness Challenge this year outpaced them in an effort to prioritise their well-being.
During the pandemic years, there was a lot of doom and gloom, and looking after our well-being was obviously crucial, but now that borders have opened, events are back, and travel demand is strong, many travel advisors are working around the clock to make their clients’ dreams come true.
Burnout is real, and taking the time to care for ourselves needs to continue to be a priority. Thanks to NCL’s third Walk for Wellness Challenge, travel advisors were encouraged to do just that… and were rewarded with the cruise line’s highest-value prize pool yet.
“With over 1,000 participants, it’s been wonderful to share the journey and step alongside you, either virtually or in person, this past month,” the cruise line said.
“Whether you were walking during your lunch break, on a BDM-hosted walk, or around your neighbourhood, everyone is truly a winner for prioritising their wellbeing!“
Congrats to NCL’s 2022 Walk for Wellness Major Prize Winners:
MOST STEPS – Joseph Toleman, Phil Hoffmann Travel
Joseph’s 804,892 steps scored him a $300 Athlete’s Foot Voucher
MOST IMPROVED – Michelle White, Global Journeys
She started with an average of 1,686 daily steps in the first two weeks and ended with an incredible average of 9,498 daily steps in the final week. Michelle won Samsonite Eco Luggage ($500 value).
MOST ENGAGED – Andrew Bowman, NZ Travel Brokers
This prize winner liked, commented and stepped their way through this year’s challenge in the (Norwegian) Spirit of community engagement and came away with 10,000 Partners First Rewards points ($500 value).
GRAND PRIZE – Kerry Balestrin, Cruise Holidays in Queensland
Kerry will enjoy an oceanview stateroom for two onboard Norwegian Spirit’s inaugural sailing from Sydney on 22 December 2022, cruising to Auckland.
New-look ship
The all-new Norwegian Spirit has been modernised from bow to stern with the adult cruiser in mind. Expect elevated staterooms, five specialty dining venues, including the new Italian restaurant Onda by Scarpetta, nine new bars and lounges, and an expanded Mandara Spa.
To stay connected with the NCL trade community (and access benefits, awards and incentives), sign up to NCL’s Partners First Rewards program.
Read our interview with NCL after it took home the award for Most Outstanding Industry Support – Cruise at NTIA.
