Ensemble has announced its second consecutive year of post-pandemic profit sharing, with 90% of members increasing their payouts from the previous year.
The consortium says this achievement its commitment to delivering enhanced profitability and value to its members. It also represents an increase from last year when 73% of the consortium’s top performing members earned a higher percentage than they did pre-pandemic in 2019.
Along with continued strong demand for travel, Ensemble says the notable increase in payouts can be attributed to a strategic focus on bolstering profitability. Central to this success is the utilization of Ensemble's proprietary booking platform, ADX. Ensemble says that by leveraging ADX, members have seen higher margins and increased revenue streams.
Ensemble's Michael Johnson and Kristina Boyce. (Photo Credit: Bruce Parkinson)
"Ensemble is thrilled to announce another year of profit sharing, smashing expectations and reaffirming our unwavering commitment to member prosperity,” said Michael Johnson, President of Ensemble. “Innovation and profitability are in our DNA, and this stellar outcome is proof of our relentless dedication to delivering on and exceeding the promises we’ve made to our members.”
Ensemble members expressed enthusiasm and gratitude for the transformation of the consortium:
· “Ensemble has committed itself to helping travel agencies become more profitable,” says Ross Spalding, President of Crown Cruise Vacations. “Not only are they achieving this through profit sharing, but also through marketing, technology and consumer facing programs that agencies are able to participate in. The combination of all of these is creating a significant value proposition for the agency as well as our advisors and clients.”
· “Ensemble’s profit sharing commitment demonstrates its passion to helping members achieve maximum profitability,” said Jeff Oestreich, President, Goldrush Getaways. “The entire Ensemble team is fully engaged, committed, and truly passionate about the success of its members, but Ensemble’s success is not just about profitability, it's about the collective growth and empowerment of its members.”
· “After going through some challenging years due to the pandemic, our organization was extremely pleased to receive such wonderful support and dedication from Ensemble which helped us achieve maximum profitability in 2023, added Chris Rollinson, co-president, Escapes.ca. “Their commitment to supporting travel advisors and working with key suppliers has been instrumental in our growth.”
The Moulin Rouge-themed gala dinner at the Ensemble Horizons conference at Paris Las Vegas. (Photo Credit: Bruce Parkinson)
As Ensemble approaches the two-year anniversary of its acquisition by Navigatr Group, the company says it has carved out a unique niche as a modern boutique consortium with its focus on enhanced profitability and a deliberate strategy to elevate its members' agency and brand.
Over the past two years, Ensemble has undergone a comprehensive transformation, introducing programs that it says have set new standards in the consortia space from extensive training and development to exclusive strategic partnerships, revitalized programs across all verticals, and a cutting-edge tech stack anchored by the ADX platform.
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