Ensemble Launches New Certification Program for Members

This strategic initiative is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and expertise of its members no matter where they are in their travel career journey.

The Certification Program features a group of Specialist Certifications tailored to meet the diverse needs of travel professionals. These certifications span various product verticals, destinations, and travel niches, ensuring members can deepen their expertise in areas most relevant to their business.

Key Specialist Certifications include:

• Cruise Certifications: Covering Iconic, Luxury, River, and Expedition cruises.
• Insurance Specialist: Focusing on the critical aspects of travel insurance.
• Luxury Specialist: Addressing the unique demands and expectations of luxury travelers.
• Celebrations Specialist: Expertise in destination weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, milestone birthdays and more.
• Regional Certifications: In-depth knowledge of destinations including Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and more.

Structured with tiered benefits, the Certification Program caters to members at all levels of expertise from novice and expert to certified. Benefits of certification include reduced rates and complimentary access to Ensemble events including Horizons, the annual consortium-wide event and Summit for owners and managers along with priority hosting for its Ensemble-hosted cruises.

“Ensemble’s new Certification Program reflects our ongoing dedication to our members’ growth and success,” said Kristina Boyce, Senior Vice President of Operations, Ensemble. “By offering these specialized certifications, we are equipping our members with the tools they need to excel in today’s competitive travel landscape and reinforcing our commitment to being a trusted partner in their professional development.”

Earlier in 2024, Ensemble demonstrated its commitment to excellence by partnering with The Travel Institute to introduce the Ensemble Luxury Certification Program designed to equip members with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the luxury travel market.

This certification enables members to distinguish themselves as elite professionals in the industry by demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the luxury travel market, identifying current trends and types of luxury travel products and catering to the needs of luxury travelers.

Strategies include how to locate and attract luxury clients, how to craft a brand and marketing plan tailored to luxury specialization and tools for developing compelling sales messages.

Later this month, Ensemble announced it will also launch a Destination Honeymoon and Wedding Specialist program as part of the launch of its newest member Circles community, Celebrations.