Fasttrack is a new initiative from Ensemble designed to help aspiring travel agency owners build sustainable, profitable businesses. The program is designed to support individuals new to Ensemble at the earliest stages of agency ownership through a connection with a host agency within the consortium’s network that best aligns with their needs and goals.
The launch comes amid rising interest in entrepreneurship within the travel sector, says Ensemble, which cites a recent LinkedIn survey ranking the five fastest growing careers in which travel advisor placed fifth, signaling strong demand and momentum across the industry.
That broader momentum is reflected within Ensemble’s own network, adds Ensemble, which notes that its current membership includes a significant number of newly formed agencies, many of which have recorded triple digit year over year growth.
“This performance underscores the strength of the travel advisor model and the importance of access to the right tools, resources, and support structures as entrepreneurs enter the industry,” says the organization.
“This is an incredibly attractive and rewarding industry, but it has traditionally not been easy for agency owners to build and sustain profitability,” says Michael Johnson, President of Ensemble. “Ensemble’s entire focus is on helping our members grow stronger, more profitable businesses, and Fastrack is a natural extension of that commitment. It provides new agency owners with the guidance, structure, and accountability they need to build a solid foundation for long-term success.”
Tiers
The program is offered in two tiers. The Fastrack Basic tier is priced at $85 per month
and provides a self-guided course focused on agency setup, along with access to Ensemble’s full learning library, business resources, and ADX, Ensemble’s proprietary all-in-one booking and selling platform.
Meanwhile, the Fastrack Pro tier is priced at $85 per month with an additional one-time fee of $1,999 that includes one-on-one support as an Ensemble member, registration to Horizons, Ensemble’s annual network-wide conference, and custom website design with one year of ongoing support.
The seven-track curriculum guides participants through every stage of building a travel agency, from defining a business model and completing legal and financial setup to acquiring clients, managing sales and bookings, developing talent, and preparing for long-term growth.
In total, the program includes 38 core courses, with more than 100 additional courses available for continued learning as businesses evolve. As participants advance, they unlock higher levels of membership access, with the goal of graduating into full Ensemble membership and becoming eligible for additional opportunities, including profit sharing.
Fastrack is positioned as an entry point for entrepreneurs who are interested in starting a travel agency with a clear framework, measurable milestones, and long-term support, while maintaining the standards and performance expectations that underpin Ensemble’s network.
The launch of Fastrack is being supported by a paid media campaign designed to reach entrepreneurs and professionals exploring new business opportunities. The campaign will run across several digital platforms, including Meta, Google, Reddit, and additional channels to raise awareness of travel agency ownership as a viable entrepreneurial path while directing interested individuals to program resources and enrollment information.
The launch of Fastrack builds on Ensemble’s broader transformation over the past three years into a leading modern travel agency consortium, investing heavily in its technology infrastructure through ADX, expanding its preferred partner portfolio, and strengthening its marketing and storytelling capabilities through Range Travel, its award-winning print and digital publication.
For more information, go to https://www.ensembletravel.com/fastrack.
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