General introduction

After graduating Language University in Hanoi in 2000, fate took me direct to travel industry where I have been doing up to now. I have joined ASIA DMC after my long journey through the inbound travel industry for fifteen years, mainly focus on Operations and Sales & Marketing fields.  My promise is to provide the best travel experience for every customer coming to Asia. 

Joined ASIA DMC

Since January 2016

Originally from

My place of birth is Nam Dinh province, 90km southeast of Hanoi.

Favorite city/ region: 

My favorite city is Hanoi. It is a vibrant place with a lot of buzzes and the cuisine is simply out of this world. I would look forward to welcoming you on your once-in-a-lifetime trip with us and share with you my love of the region.

My plan trips are…

The amazing Bhutan and beautiful Everest are on my plan in the next 5 years.  

Your most memorable travel experience

Climb to the Roof of Indochina, Fanxipang was always the amazing activities to me, where I could motivate myself for the next trip and move forward. 

When I'm not at work or travelling I'm…

I am a big fan doing outside activities; I like joking and biking in my free time or just meeting up with friend with some beers and looking things happening around.

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

I have been working in the hospitality industry since graduation from the Hotelschool The Hague in the Netherlands in 1993. I have more than 20 years’ experience in Tourism & Travel industry. I am very capable of making the right connections between the Western and Asian cultures, and is a natural leader, setting a high standard of commitment and leading by example.

I started my career with working for Kuoni. From there, I led the MKT and Product Department for ICS. I found ny next challenge with the German tour operator Transorient Touristik, as the General Manager in Bangkok.  

I then moved on to leading a great team of passionate people at Khiri Travel to create unique travel experiences for guests, while positively impacting the world. Today, I is running my own DMC for discerning travellers who want to see the splendours of Thailand and discover its riches. 

JOINED ASIA DMC

In February 2016 started the set up to open ASIA DMC Thailand.

ORIGINALLY FROM

The Netherlands. 

FAVORITE CITY/ REGION:

The Rose of the North, Chiang Mai. The cultural heart of Thai history. 

YOUR MOST MEMORABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

When I was young camping on the Southern Coast of France with the family. Total Freedom! Now we like to do the same with my wife and son. 

MY PLAN TRIPS ARE...

To Singapore, London and mainland Europe for this year. 

WHEN I'M NOT AT WORK OR TRAVELLING I'M...,

Enjoying my family and discovering the beauty of SEA. 

I HAVE TRAVELLED TO...

Over 50 countries so far……and not stop counting :-)