Total Holiday Options brings four decades of expertise, including 25 years in Australia, as your go-to B2B travel trade partner for specialist destinations in Asia and the Indian Ocean. Now with more investment, more tech and more support for Australian and New Zealand advisors than ever before, here’s why you need to be in-the-know about THO.
You may know Total Holiday Options (THO) as award-winning Maldives specialists, for its tailor-made groups and bespoke itineraries and premium Small Group Journeys, or all of the above.
But what you might not know is that THO is about more than the product; it’s also about the support and service that scaffolds the destinations and travel styles they offer.
Who are Total Holiday Options?
Total Holiday Options is a travel wholesaler, DMC and small-group tour operator in one. India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are its flagship destinations, along with emerging hotspots such as the Philippines, Taiwan and the Stans.
They run escorted small to large groups, private tours and bespoke trips, such as destination weddings, special occasions and luxury train and river cruise charters, to catering for the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) market.
All travellers are accommodated, whether your clients seek family or adults-only travel, solo or women-only tours, or niche interests ranging from wildlife to golf, diving and more – they really are the specialists in destination and travel style.
THO has been around for 40 years globally but is now ramping up its post-pandemic presence in Australia and New Zealand as demand for specialist travel takes off.
Advisors can connect directly with a new Australia-based Total Holiday Options team led by well-known local industry executive Troy Ackerman as the ANZ GM.
This means more dedicated support on the ground, expanded sales resources and better travel trade engagement for advisors across both markets.
So, now is the ideal time to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with THO as the B2B business strengthens its support amid expansion and growth in the local market, offering access to 12 high-demand destinations across Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Things you can only get with THO
Small Group Journeys
THO’s Small Group Journeys solely for Aussie and Kiwi travellers continue to evolve. With a maximum of 16 guests and itineraries in India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, the Stans, Malaysia and Taiwan, travellers can expect a premium travel experience from start to finish.
Modern air-conditioned vehicles provide twice as much seating capacity, so there is plenty of space to travel in comfort, and 4- to 5-star accommodation and authentic experiences created by local destination experts elevate the itineraries.
For advisors, knowing there are guaranteed departures from just two guests booked is both a sales tool and peace of mind.
Owned operations
THO owns destination management companies in each destination it operates within.
This includes in-depth knowledge and unrivalled access to 12 destinations across Asia and the Indian Ocean: India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Brunei, Bhutan, Nepal, Mauritius, Indonesia and Central Asia.
For advisors, this means THO has complete control over product delivery and service standards for market consistency and greater flexibility to meet evolving traveller demands and advisor needs.
In addition, operating its own DMCs allows THO to provide the genuine local expertise that travellers want and you can trust, delivered by an Australian-accredited wholesaler for extra sales confidence.
Why THO is your trusted partner in travel
THO deals solely with the travel trade – there’s no direct-to-consumer channel to compete with, and advisors can also make commission on bookings.
Advisors are at the centre of everything THO does, including doubling down in Australia and New Zealand to ensure enhanced support is available from a locally based team.
The company also continues to invest in technology with two new initiatives designed to enhance the guest experience and streamline the booking and client-servicing process launching by the end of 2026.
Ackerman said: “Australian and New Zealand advisors will be impressed by Total Holiday Options’ exceptional consistency of product delivery, the depth of destination knowledge and the company’s commitment to innovation and technology.”
“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.
“We’re here to help trade partners grow mutually beneficial business,” he said.
To find out more about how Total Holiday Options stands out as a wholesaler, DMC and tour operator that supports trade partners, call the Sydney-based THO team on 02 8355 7043 or visit totalholidayoptions.com.au
This article is brought to you by Total Holiday Options.
