Ensemble has announced Katie Kania is taking on the role of Vice President, Business Development.
Kania arrives from Norwegian Cruise Line, where she most recently ran Field Sales and worked with travel agencies across North America. Her career in the travel industry spans more than a decade.
At Ensemble, the job centres on recruitment: adding members, building ties with agencies that have yet to join, and making the case for the consortium’s programs and resources. She will begin 16NOV.
President Michael Johnson described the company as being in an “exciting period of growth and bringing talented leaders like Katie into our organization is an important part of sustaining that momentum."
“Her experience, industry relationships and genuine passion for supporting travel advisors make her a tremendous addition to our team as we continue to expand.”
Kania credited Ensemble with a platform for growth backed by a collaborative community.
"I’m looking forward to working with the team, connecting with agencies across North America and helping more travel advisors."
The hire follows a period of growth for the consortium. At its recent Horizons flagship conference, Ensemble reported year-over-year sales growth of 11% and more than 50 new member agencies, which has grown to more than 70 since then.
Ensemble says it continues to invest in technology, education, preferred partnerships and member resources, with a strategy built on two pillars: helping members grow through tools and opportunities, and strengthening the community through collaboration.
Ensemble, which was acquired by Navigatr Group in 2022, has been pursuing growth since then. Open Jaw reported in 2024 that Johnson described the post-acquisition plan as stabilizing the business in year one, rebuilding in year two, and pivoting to growth in year three.
