TORONTO — Kateryna Havrylova has joined Ensemble’s Partner Relations team as the company’s new Director of Destinations and Tourism Boards, effective July 6.

Daniel Finkel, Ensemble’s SVP of Partner Relations, said the new role aims to strengthen relationships with destination marketing organizations and tourism boards around the world while creating expanded opportunities for member engagement, education and business growth.

Finkel added that Havrylova will lead Ensemble’s strategy and relationships within the destination sector, working with tourism boards and destination partners to develop enhanced training programs, marketing initiatives, member events and immersive experiences.

Havrylova joins Ensemble from Collette, most recently as Partnerships Marketing Manager. Prior to Collette, she held a series of partnership, sales and marketing roles across the travel industry with Abercrombie & Kent, The Travel Corporation, Insight Vacations and Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.

“Kateryna brings an exceptional blend of industry experience, partnership expertise and destination knowledge, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the team,” said Finkel, adding that destinations and tourism boards “play an increasingly important role” in helping advisors stay informed, inspired and connected to the experiences travellers are looking for.

“I am excited to join Ensemble at such a dynamic time in the organization’s growth,” said Havrylova. “Destinations are at the heart of every travel experience, and I look forward to working with our tourism board partners to create meaningful opportunities that help members expand their knowledge, build stronger destination connections and deliver even greater value to their clients.”

Lead image caption: Kateryna Havrylova