The premier expert DMC for custom experiences in Southeast Asia
We cater to clients who seek outstanding service, excellent quality, and unique and creative programs that suit all tastes.
Our focus on customized FIT, Group and MICE travel makes us ready to take on special requests and accommodations.
Our team has deep local knowledge of Southeast Asia and years of experience, so you can feel confident that your clients will have an unforgettable journey.
One dedicated market expert.
One representatives handles all needs through all countries, so communication, confirmations, payments, and documents are streamlined. Transfers, hotels, and sightseeing are seamlessly arranged alongside tailored itineraries to create exceptional travel experiences for your clients throughout Southeast Asia.
Luxury offerings second to none.
Our portfolio of selected Boutique style 4* and Luxury 5* Hotels ensure that after an exciting day, your clients will have the ultimate place to recharge.
Our In-Market Experts
Our team has deep local knowledge of Southeast Asia and years of experience, so you can feel confident that your clients will have an unforgettable journey.
Manfred Schweizer
CEO
He is from Germany, has worked all his life, more than 40 years in the travel & tourism industry. He worked in Germany for Airtours International, Hapag Lloyd Cruises, in Switzerland for Imholz Travel, Kuoni, Grand Circle Travel in Boston, USA and TUI Travel Switzerland before he left finally to Asia. He worked for Incoming Tour Operators in Morocco, Oman, was for 3 years in Vietnam for Asian Trails followed by another 4 years in Myanmar where he started his own DMC. As the demand grew for South East Asia he rapidly expanded to other countries and established ASIA BESPOKE TOURS as DMC network in 9 countries with head office in the Philippines. He has extensive contacts through all branches of the travel industry through most countries in the world. Manfred has a deep knowledge in tourism, strives to deliver the highest standards in all the projects he works on and his attention to detail ensures the best possible results for his clients as well as for his professional team. In his extensive experience, he has proven records by leading teams to success, reorganizing sales strategies, managing operations, and especially increasing successfully sales & revenue.
Traveling and discover the world was always his greatest passion! Traveling over 5 continents in more than 140 countries around the globe with numerous experiences, discover metropolitan cities, cruise the oceans with luxury cruise liners, sailing boats & yachts. Exploring new destinations with small planes, private jets, Jeep adventures, river expeditions in Gambia, Papua Niugini and the Amazon. Encounter tribes, visit authentic villages, explore virgin paradise islands and jungle expeditions.
Joined Asia Bespoke Tours:
Since August 2016
Originally from:
Ulm / Germany
Favorite City / Region / Country:
Istanbul / Rio de Janeiro / Amazon Rainforest
My greatest & most memorable travel experience:
Expedition up the Sepik river in Papua Niugini to visit the various local tribes living still in Stone Age time,
SeneGambia Off-Road Expedition through the Bush & Savanna and explore the authentic true and untouched Africa
My planned trips for the future:
Northern Thailand / Japan / South Korea / Sri Lanka
When I am not at work or travelling I’m:
Spending time with my family, watching movies, enjoy wine and food
I have travelled to….
All-over Europe, North-, Central & South America, Middle East & Arabia, Iran, Southeast Asia, Papua Niugini, Australia & New Zealand, Japan, South Pacific: Fiji Islands, Cook Island and Western Samoa
Karolina Reissmullerova
Director of Sales & Business Development
She is originally from the Czech Republic. She started her long career in the hospitality working for different hotels in the UK. Later she changed to travel business and found 2015 her passion for South East Asia when she moved to Vietnam and was responsible for Business Development at Asian Trails Vietnam and later on to Myanmar working for leading DMCs. Traveling is till today her biggest passion. Karolina is responsible for developing new business contacts with travel agents & airlines in Europe, attend different travel shows as a company representative and to support with the global sales strategy. She is working closely with her colleagues throughout Asia to ensure our clients across the globe are provided with the services they need to create inspiring travel experiences for their customers.
Karolina studied Tourism Trade at Business College in Prague.
Joined Asia Bespoke Tours:
Since August 2016
Originally from:
Prague / Czech Republic
Favorite City / Region / Country:
Whole Southeast Asia
My greatest & most memorable travel experience:
Vietnam – taking overnight train to Lao Cai, visit Sapa Mountains and spent overnight at Topas Ecolodge (National Geography approved Lodge)
My planned trips for the future:
Thailand – Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai / Indonesia – Java, Sumatra, Borneo
When I am not at work or traveling I’m:
Spending time with my family, gathering with friends, reading and watching movies
I have travelled to….
Nearly whole Southeast Asia, nearly whole Europe, North Africa, West coast USA, New Zealand
Zarli Thein Hla
Sales Manager & Business Development Online Platforms
I was raised in Yangon, Myanmar which offers diverse tour destinations such as cultural, world heritage sites, authentic tribes, virgin islands, hiking, trekking, beaches and yachting within the country . These attractions drew my attention for choosing my career when I graduated University. Thanks to over a decade experiences, helpful co-workers and working under different International management, I am fully confident in creating customized tours, customer services, MICE, leisure, business development and revenue analysis. My passion, enthusiasm, attention and flexibility are vital ingredients to build up relationships with travel agents, clients and coworkers. In order to expand destination knowledge, I participated in inspection trips, fam trips and MICE tours in South East Asia. The factor of mass destination knowledge in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia always keep in mind me and our company if you are attracted by South East Asia destinations. We are always excited to deliver our premium services for your trip.
Zarli studied at Tourism Management Institute in Singapore
Joined Asia Bespoke Tours:
10 December 2018
Originally from:
Yangon, Myanmar
Favorite City / Region / Country:
Love all the countries where can see authentic tribe, nature and cultural heritage sites
My greatest & most memorable travel experience:
3 days 2 nights camping tours & Hard trekking under Gokteik Vaiduct bridge which is highest Railway Bridge in Myanmar and located in Nyaung Cho, Shan State Myanmar.
My planned trips for the future:
Slow pace solo travelling in South East Asia & Europe
When I am not working or traveling, Reading books, taking care of my mini garden, social gathering, chitchatting with my family.
I have travelled to….
I may have to travel in South East Asia countries for business purposes.
Hanh Phuong
Managing Director Vietnam
As Managing Director Vietnam office, Hanh is responsible for overseeing our operation team to ensure our services are delivered at outstanding level, her background includes revenue management, sales & marketing and get involved to generate the business strategies in accommodation, entertainment, food and beverage for many 5 star-hotels in Vietnam. She was more than 10 years with Sunrise Hotel Nha Trang and Sunrise Hotel Hoi An. With more than 13 working years in travel and hospitality industry, Hanh has built up a very successful business with many partners from variety of industries such as airline, travel agencies, tour operators, commercial houses, private club and professional associations within the community and extended her connection via sales activities and tourism trade show around the world to drive business leads. She loves building up the company culture in different ways to motivate the team and provide the great and professional services to our customer
Joined Asia Bespoke Tours:
Since November 2019
Originally from:
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Favorite City / Region / Country:
whole Southeast Asia
My greatest & most memorable travel experience:
My favorite city is Danang in Vietnam – the central point connecting three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Hue Citadel, Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary, where I can learn many aspects of culture or just enjoy in the sapphire water, play with the cool waves and sunbathe on the fine beach to relax and unwind after a hard working day.
My planned trips for the future:
Immerse deeply in all Southeast Asian countries where Asia Bespoke Tours is located and operating to connect with the natural environment and immerse in-depth in local culture which will enable me to share experiences to our clients.
When I am not at work or travelling I’m:
I love reading books or cooking new dishes which I have learned from my trips in the new destinations
I have travelled to….
Many countries in Europe and Asia where I deliver our business to such as UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea, China, Macau and Southeast Asian countries.
Lan Pham Phuong
Director of Product & Sales Vietnam
As a Director of Sales in Vietnam office, Phuong is assigned to be in charge and take care all incoming requests from travel agents & customers. She designs bespoke programs and create & manage the development of new products for our clients around the globe. Her support to the operation team is essential, to guarantee high quality services in all across Vietnam. From 2007 to 2018 she was in charge of for Sales European Markets at Asian Trails Vietnam. Before she joined Asia Bespoke Tours, she was E-Commerce Manage & Senior Sales Manager with Green Hotel Management. With more than 15 working years in the travel and hospitality industry, Phuong has had consult experiences, good communication with many oversees partners, Travel agencies and Tour Operators hotels, suppliers and our guides which are the most important ambassadors to make each trip a success… procure new and repeat successful services by maintaining contact within the community and neighbouring markets.
Her success foundation lies within the spirit of the team, the passion for tourism to deliver exceeding expectations towards highest ’ service standards.
Joined Asia Bespoke Tours:
Since November 2019
Originally from:
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Favorite City / Region / Country:
Ha Long in Vietnam, which was awarded the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Ha Long, you can enjoy the majestic natural scenery, learn about local life and relax on wonderful beaches.
My greatest & most memorable travel experience:
My most memorable travel experience is enjoying the clean air during early morning, learning culture and local life
My planned trips for the future:
Visiting some destinations in Vietnam again to updated all products/services after Covid19 pandemic, so we can share the best experiences to our clients
When I am not at work or travelling I’m:
I love listening music, go shopping and cook some delicious food for the family
I have travelled to….
Countries in Southeast Asia such as: Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore
Emanuela Novi Rosanti
Managing Director Indonesia
I am so grateful to living in “Wonderful Indonesia”! People which know me call me Novi. I was born in Yogyakarta, grown up in Jakarta and since the last 10 years I am living in Yogyakarta. I have more than 25 years working experience in Multinational companies. As I was always fevering traveling, I decided 5 years ago to establish a small incoming tour company under the name Tour Yogyakarta, which was my major step into the tourism industry. Working in the international environment broaden my perspective and improved my understanding of clients expectations in the service industry. My goal is to reveal the natural charm of Indonesia to ensure all clients are satisfied, having unforgettable memories and the best Indonesia experience. If you would like to discover the real Indonesia, and see it in comfort, affordably and with a smile, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Joined Asia Bespoke Tours:
Since January 2020
Originally from:
Jogyakarta
Favorite City / Region / Country:
Bali
My greatest & most memorable travel experience:
The Metropolitan City London
My planned trips for the future:
USA
When I am not at work or travelling I’m:
When I’m not at work or travelling I’m home and enjoy nature with my daughters.
I have travelled to….
I have travelled to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Western Europe.