Katie Kania joins Ensemble as Vice President of Business Development

Katie Kania has been appointed as Vice President, Business Development for Ensemble in a move that further strengthens the group’s leadership team during a period of significant growth and continued investment in its members, partners and expanding network of travel agencies.

Kania will join Ensemble on Nov. 16, bringing more than a decade of experience in the travel industry. Most recently, she led Field Sales at Norwegian Cruise Line, where she built strong relationships with travel agencies and helped drive business growth across North America.

Known for her collaborative leadership style and relationship-driven approach, she brings extensive experience in building partnerships, identifying growth opportunities and helping travel advisors succeed.

Her appointment comes as Ensemble continues to build significant momentum across its network. At its most recent Horizons flagship conference, the consortium reported year-over-year sales growth of 11%, along with the addition of more than 70 new agencies to its membership community. The results reflect Ensemble’s continued focus on expanding its reach while investing in the technology, education, preferred partnerships and resources that help members grow their businesses.

Michael Johnson, President of Ensemble, said: “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.”

Johnson continued: “Katie understands that successful business development is more than bringing new agencies into the network. It’s about building meaningful relationships, understanding what advisors need to succeed, and creating opportunities for long-term growth. 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.”

In her new role, Kania will lead strategic business development initiatives focused on growing Ensemble’s membership community, cultivating relationships with prospective agencies and communicating the value of the consortium’s expanding portfolio of programs and resources.

Her appointment also reinforces Ensemble’s commitment to its core pillars to be a partner growth, providing members with the tools, resources and opportunities to build stronger businesses, and stronger through community by fostering the relationships and collaboration that are central to the consortium’s success.

Commenting on her appointment, Kania said: “I’m thrilled to join Ensemble at such an exciting time in its evolution. Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible value of strong partnerships and the impact they can have on an advisor’s business.”

She continued: “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.”

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