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Movers + Shakers: Total Holiday Options adds sales stalwart Troy Ackerman as new ANZ GM

Well-known industry senior exec Troy Ackerman joins Total Holiday Options as General Manager for Australia & New Zealand, bringing more than 26 years’ international experience to the travel wholesaler, DMC and small-group tour operator.

Well-known industry senior exec Troy Ackerman joins Total Holiday Options as General Manager for Australia & New Zealand, bringing more than 26 years’ international experience to the travel wholesaler, DMC and small-group tour operator.

Based in Sydney, Ackerman will lead both markets as Total Holiday Options enters a new phase of growth, expansion and innovation in its fifth decade of operation globally, including destinations in Asia, Central Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Ackerman has worked across multiple travel brands in Australia and overseas, most recently as General Manager of Sales & Revenue at AAT Kings Group.

He also brings extensive expertise in sales and retail from senior roles at Collette, Wendy Wu Tours, Globus family of brands and Flight Centre, beginning his career at STA Travel and Contiki Holidays.

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Total Holiday Options (THO) small-group tour in India.
Total Holiday Options small-group tour in India.

Total Holiday Options (THO) Founder, CEO & Managing Director Amaan Khan welcomed Ackerman’s appointment.

“THO is entering an exciting period of growth, expansion and innovation and we are delighted to have Troy’s expertise on board as a key driver in the Australian and New Zealand markets, he said.

Ackerman shared his excitement: “I look forward to working with everyone to guide the business in both markets through its next exciting phase of growth.”

Total Holiday Options (THO) ANZ GM Troy Ackerman.
Troy Ackerman joins THO as the new ANZ GM.

“I have been a long-time admirer of THO, and it is clear the brand is highly respected and renowned for its industry-leading customer service and exceptional product delivery across the 17 countries in which we operate.

“We are also the ground operator in all our destinations, which is a huge advantage, allowing complete control in curating the best possible travel experiences in destinations where this is not always easy.

“I look forward to engaging with our team and trade partners to grow mutually beneficial business,” he said.

Find out more at totalholidayoptions.com.au