TORONTO — Ensemble is adding experienced sales leadership as it continues to expand its North American agency network.
The consortium has appointed Katie Kania as Vice President, Business Development, effective Nov. 16. Kania brings more than a decade of travel industry experience, most recently leading Field Sales at Norwegian Cruise Line, where she built relationships with travel agencies and supported business growth across North America.
In her new role, Kania will lead strategic business development initiatives, focusing on growing Ensemble’s membership, developing relationships with prospective agencies and communicating the value of its programs and resources.
“Ensemble is experiencing an exciting period of growth, and bringing talented leaders like Katie into our organization is an important part of sustaining that momentum,” said Michael Johnson, President of Ensemble.
“Her experience, industry relationships and genuine passion for supporting travel advisors make her a tremendous addition to our team as we continue to expand Ensemble’s reach and strengthen the value we deliver to our members.”
Kania’s appointment follows a period of expansion for Ensemble. At its recent Horizons flagship conference, the consortium reported year-over-year sales growth of 11% and the addition of more than 70 agencies to its membership.
“Ensemble has built a compelling platform for growth, backed by a collaborative community and a clear commitment to member success. I’m looking forward to working with the team, connecting with agencies across North America and helping more travel advisors discover what they can achieve as part of Ensemble,” said Kania.
The organization says it is continuing to invest in technology, education, preferred partnerships and resources to support member business growth. Its strategy centres on two pillars: helping members grow through access to tools and opportunities, and strengthening the community through collaboration and relationships.
Lead image caption: Katie Kania, Vice President, Business Development
