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T he Management Team |
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In order to meet the new era of challenges and demands of the ever changing tourism industry, Viengchampa officially reformed its organization with a new management team in April 2003. These changes has put Viengchampa well ahead of the competition of Lao tour companies. Almost all the team members are amongst the younger generation, yet most have at least a decade of experience in the tourism and hospitality industries within Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Meanwhile, we continue to improve our ground handling to meet current needs of the increasingly demanding tourism industry. |
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Davone Souvannaphong has gained a wealth of experience from both private and official enterprises. In 1973 he was employed in the Royal Air Lao and thereafter with Lao Airlines as Deputy General Director in charge of commercial duties. In 1993 he worked for Sodetour Co., Ltd as General Manager and in the year 2000 joined Diethelm Travel Laos as Deputy Managing Director. He now holds the role of Managing Director of Viengchampa. Drop him a line in French, English or Russian. |
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Ket Thipphachanh is one of our youngest creative figures, with a strong customer service mind. This was developed initially by graduating from respected hospitality schools in Asia and in Europe and extended via a decade of managerial experience in the hotel industry in Laos. Ket then moved into the tour operator industry where he was employed by Diethelm Travel Laos for many years and is now currently Deputy Managing Director of Viengchampa. Mainly in charge of Sales & Marketing activities. His expertise lies in researching new challenging destinations to customers and partners in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar, through travel in and out of these neighboring countries. |
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Somphanh Xayarath who has amassed much experience in the tourism industry, and is now widely experienced in ground handling services. Somphanh graduated with an MBA from Theme College, after which he was employed at Novotel in 1992. After 6 years experience there he joined Diethelm Travel Laos in 1998, and was then invited to manage Viengchampa. He is now employed as Financial Controller, dedicated to providing the best value tours on offer to all our clients. |
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Robert Hanson previously gained valuable experience working for a very sought after Tour Operator in the UK as a specific specialist in the South East Asia region. He has a real passion for Laos and Indochina and has travelled to most parts of Laos as well as the neighbouring countries of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Being an expatriate, with vast travel industry experience, he has a very good understanding of the expectations of a western traveller. Employed as General Manager by Viengchampa, Rob is responsible for liaising with Viengchampa’s European partners, running the office in Laos and ensuring that all communication between the two goes smoothly. |
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Hugues Springer gained 6 years experience in the tourism sector. He arrived in 2003 in Laos and worked first for Exotissimo at the Direct Sales department in Vientiane. He became Resident Manager for Kamu Lodge and supervised the operations there in Luang Prabang. Following a number of years working as the Laos Country Manager for Phoenix Voyages, he understands well the needs of the traveller in Laos. Passionate in Asian culture, he travelled in South East Asia (Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam) and has gathered a strong knowledge about the tourism industry. He joined Viengchampa in August 2009 and is now employed as the French Sales Manager, charged with running and expanding our Francophone market. |
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Francesco Esposito has an extensive experience in the tourism industry. He worked for many years for Club Med and a number of prestigious Italian tour operators. He now decided to move where the action is and works directly where the market potential lies. He made of Laos his new home and will try to communicate and expand his newfound love for South East Asia to the Italian and Spanish spoken region. A part from setting up and generate new business from the Latin area he’ll be in charge of guest relations, making sure all guest that booked through Viengchampa will go back home with a remarkable experience thanks to both, the local attractions and the impeccable organization of our tours. |
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Chomkeo Symahano (Keo) has gained over 9 years experience in the hotel industry prior to joining Viengchampa. This background, coupled with some time working for a foreign investment company and extensive knowledge from travelling around Laos, means he is ideally suited to managing the operations side of Viengchampa. He is now promoted and transferred to Luang Prabang as Assistant Luang Prabang Branch Manager. He manages all arrangement entire country. Consult with him for the best guides, drivers and restaurants…etc. |
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Phongsavath Vilabouth (Andy) has over 15 years experience in the hotel industry, the last post being Sales Manager of Villa Santi Hotel & Resort. Despite his relatively young age, he is very skilled in the tourism industry, with a wide knowledge for tailor made or customized trips throughout Indochina. Andy excels in organizing overland trips to remote areas, and has a deep interest in cultural preservation. Because his most active staffing. He is now promoted as Asst. Luang Prabang Branch Manager and his key role at this post of Viengchampa is arranging the top quality of guides, transportation… for all tours in Laos. He knows exactly what the customers needs. |
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