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Host agency InteleTravel is planning to follow up a record-breaking 2023 by joining the Travel Leaders Network in 2024.The Delray Beach, Florida-based agency confirmed it will return to the Internova Travel Group subsidiary next year after having been affiliated with Ensemble as a member since 2018."InteleTravel continues to experience huge growth, and as we continue to improve advisor education and resources, we've found that our goals and needs have changed," James Ferrara, president and co-founder of InteleTravel, said during the annual InteleTravelQuest conference at Cancun's Moon Palace All-Inclusive Resort."While we loved our previous partnerships, we've decided that Travel Leaders Network has become more aligned with our growth, and we are excited to join forces.""Ensemble has done a remarkable job reimagining itself and relaunching the brand," added Ferrara. "Our decision to change affiliation is in no way a criticism of Ensemble but instead a complex evaluation of InteleTravel's specific needs and portfolio, and a recognition that TLN is a better fit at this moment in time. We do not change consortia capriciously, and have been a long-term, engaged and loyal member with each affiliation."InteleTravel is on pace to produce about $800 million in sales this year with the help of more than 90,000 independent contractors. That figure is up significantly from $550 million in 2022."We are very pleased that InteleTravel is coming back to our network," said Travel Leaders Network president Roger Block. "As members of TLN, they will find great value in all the solutions we offer our membersincluding the many new programs and tools Travel Leaders Network has developed since our last association. TLN has a long history of supporting all business models including the independent contractor model so we are the right home for one of the oldest and largest host agencies."Ensemble President Michael Johnson said the consortium has "made remarkable progress" and has "even more exciting things to come.""Ensemble is clarifying its position as the leading consortium for travel professionals," Johnson said in a statement. "Our tools, resources, programs and technology are specifically designed to elevate the craft of the travel advisor and enhance the services they are providing for their clients."Ensemble was acquired by Navigatr Group last year and InteleTravel had been its largest member.
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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher
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