DTH Travel’s Stephan Roemer. Photo Credit: DTH Travel
Diethelm Travel has rebranded to DTH Travel. With a new name and
logo, the unveiling of DTH Travel marks its ambitions to bring fresh and
innovative approaches to its business. The DMC is opening a new office
in Japan Q1 2024. Business has exceeded 2019 booking numbers as of July
2023, surpassing pre-COVID levels for the same period by over 50%, and
it has shifted its focus from traditional "tick box" travel to more
sustainable, immersive and authentic experiences.
“Our rebrand signals a transformative shift, breathing new life into
our identity and purpose, and ensuring we remain relevant in these
ever-evolving times. It’s a profound reflection of the changes in our
world, industry, and communities, that have reshaped our ethos and
equipped us to step confidently into the 21st century,” said Stephan
Roemer, DTH Travel’s CEO.
DTH Travel takes a boutique approach to servicing client requests for
incentives and meetings and is able to offer a range of diverse,
experience-led and unique tours and products. Said Roemer: “We are proud
to offer clients our best service and products yet. Over the last five
years, DTH Travel has made significant strides towards developing new
products with authenticity at the heart, curating tours and experiences
that involve and benefit more local communities and enterprises, keeping
responsible travel at its core. Beyond what clients brief us we also
love to collaborate and propose creative ideas and special experiences
to truly create a bespoke offering, turning events into adventures.
“We have a very competent central team of very experienced MICE staff
which supports the MICE teams in each country. Their knowledge of the
requirements of the different industries, the preparation of
collaterals, materials, event management etc. is supported from this
central team allowing the in-market offices to concentrate on their
speciality, destination knowledge and contacts to create itineraries
best suited to the brief. This makes DTH one of the most competent
one-stop-shops for MICE in Asia.
Our goal is to deliver unique moments to create a personal touch even in a business environment, and ultimately make our clients shine.
Stephan Roemer, DTH Travel’s CEO
In Thailand, the launch of its Heritage Collection provides an
exclusive series of seven hands-on trips that focus on rediscovering the
country's age-old treasures with a fresh perspective.
In Vietnam the DMC will offer a nine-day tour adding in more local
experience touch points with communities. Also, a new motorcycle tour to
Vietnam's first rum distillery south of Hoi An, offers guests the
chance to meet local farmers, learn about the distillation process and
barrelling before enjoying an authentic regional lunch.
In Malaysia three new tours include three days in the forest of Ulu
Muda staying at Earth Lodge, a small ecolodge and home to Ulu Muda Field
Research Centre, raising awareness of the significance of this
important forest landscape with hiking, hot springs and wildlife
spotting.
In the Philippines, DTH Travel is encouraging travellers to
experience the destination through the eyes of its locals from cacao
farming to basket weaving and buying artisan products.
DTH Travel's new manifesto:
1. Industry Experts
With decades of experience and deep knowledge of each destination,
DTH Travel's team of local experts in their offices across 13
destinations are committed to delivering unparalleled service to their
trade partners and customers.
2. Tailor-made Experiences
DTH Travel believes that every traveller is unique, and so should
their holiday; the team's expertise ensures that every journey is
curated and tailored to individual preferences.
3. Community Experts
DTH Travel is committed to the development of key products that
empower and benefit local communities at a grassroots level. By engaging
with and supporting local businesses and initiatives, DTH ensures an
enriching and authentic travel experience while contributing positively
to the destinations they operate in.
4. Progressive Vision
Embracing innovation and technology, DTH Travel’s recent adoption of
TourPlan, a software system for DMCs, has allowed it to fully digitalise
its distribution process making it easier and more convenient for
incentive and meeting planners to package products efficiently, and to
generate fast and accurate quotes for customers.
“We have reinvented ourselves and reignited our own passion for
adventure and exploration. Our affection for crafting journeys that stir
the soul and create unforgettable memories for all who travel with us
remains unchanged, as is our commitment to clients. We are proud to
offer them our best service and products yet,” stated Roemer.