A familiar face in travel trade circles steps into a new chapter with Lisa Farrugia joining wholesaler, tour operator and destination management company Total Holiday Options as State Account Manager to strengthen partnerships across NSW and ACT.
Farrugia brings extensive sales and business development experience across retail, wholesale and reservations, including positions at Wendy Wu Tours, Nitmiluk Tours & Cicada Lodge, Excite Holidays, Creative Holidays & Creative Cruise and Escape Travel.
The new move sees her depart Wendy Wu Tours after almost seven years combined in various sales roles, most recently as State Account Manager NSW & ACT.
During that time, she built a strong reputation among trade partners, working closely with advisors across the region, supporting sales, strengthening partnerships and representing the brand in a highly competitive touring sector.
Her appointment signals Total Holiday Options’ continued focus on investing in experienced, relationship-driven talent to support its growing footprint in the Australian market, including the recent addition of Troy Ackerman as ANZ General Manager.
Via LinkedIn, Sydney-based Farrugia said: “Growth begins the moment you choose not to stay the same – and in an ever-evolving industry, change is the only constant. After many years with Wendy Wu Tours, I’ve made the decision to step into a new chapter within the travel space.”
Reflecting on her previous role, Farrugia acknowledged the importance of the relationships and experiences she built.
“I’m truly grateful for the experiences, support, and relationships built over that time – it’s been a meaningful part of my journey and one I’ll always value,” she said.
Looking ahead, she expressed her enthusiasm for continuing to work with the travel trade while expanding her network.
“I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Total Holiday Options, where I’ll continue working in an industry I know and love, while building new connections, continuing valued relationships and embracing fresh opportunities,” she said.
