Ho Mai Phuong is our Director. She created Focus Asia Vietnam with Thomas Weigelt and his partners. Her foremost concern is delivering customer satisfaction. She earned a university degree in Russian philology (linguistics) and also speaks German and English fluently. Miss Phuong enjoys reading, playing the guitar, and caring for her children. She is very proud of Maria and Christian who can speak five languages.

Thomas Weigelt, our Managing Director, is German. He moved to Saigon in 1992 and began working for the tourism industry soon after. For ten years, he visited much of Indochina; he is now a recognized travel expert on Vietnam. Thomas likes to laugh with friends around good food and beer. He enjoys playing the guitar and singing. He likes to meet interesting people from around the world. His dream is to travel overland from Vietnam to Germany. Thomas speaks Russian, English, Japanese, and Vietnamese fluently. He is married to Ms. Phuong, together, they have two lovely children.

Oleg Shafranov is a Sales Executive at Focus Asia’s Saigon headquarters. Before coming to Vietnam had traveled extensively throughout Latin America and had lived in Peru and Chile. Previously, he was responsible for emerging former-USSR markets at a major Chilean tour operator. Since his first visit to Vietnam, he fell in love with this country and its people. Oleg most enjoys discovering new cultures, meeting new people, and learning new languages.

NGUYEN TUONG MANH NGO is the Sales Manager of the International Sales & Marketing Department in Saigon. He was born in March 1971 and has visited most travel destinations in Vietnam and in the region. He speaks English fluently and has been a manager in tourism industry for more than ten years. He is enthusiastic and loves to meet new people and his dream is to visit all interesting destinations of the world. Mr. Ngo is married and has a son, Nguyen Tran Manh Tung. During free time, he enjoys reading and swimming.

Vu Thi Mai Phuong works with the reservations and customer service department. She is an enthusiastic person who joined us recently. Before that, she worked as sales executive for a local Vietnamese inbound tour operator. Her Russian and English speaking skills are excellent. She is a creative and friendly person who enjoys working with the tourism industry; it gives her opportunities to speak foreign languages while meeting international clients. Miss Phuong earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Education in Ho Chi Minh City. She enjoys listening to music, playing sports and shopping. Her dream is simply to travel the world.

Ngo Duc Truc is our Reservations Manager. He was born in April 1971 and is greatly respected by our staff and clients for his friendliness, calmness, accuracy, and professional attitude. He strives always to deliver the best possible service to the customer. Before joining us in 2005, he worked for the tourism industry as a salesman and tour operator. He is fluent in English and has traveled to many destinations in the region. His dream is to visit renowned destinations around the world. Mr. Truc is married; the father of a boy, Ngo Duc Tin. During his leisure time, he likes reading and listening to music.

Le My Phuong works in our Russian reservations department. She has been working with us since day one, has over five years’ experience in the Vietnam tourism industry. She was born in 1977 and is the mother of a playful young son. His name is Lam Thanh Nhan. Besides working in the tourism industry to broaden her knowledge of the world, she is an experienced graphic designer. Miss Phuong earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from the Social Sciences & Humanities University in Ho Chi Minh City. At work, she provides flexibility. Her dream is always to be healthy while living happily with her family.

Pham Thi Ngoc Phuong is a Tour Operator. She often works in our Russian reservations department. She strives to exceed customer expectations while always being friendly. She was born in 1982 and loves traveling. Miss Phuong earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Technology and Industrial Management. Her dream is to be “Wonderwoman”, the female counter part of Superman! In the real world, she enjoys simple things such as eating and shopping.

Nguyen Thi Minh Khiem is in charge of our Accounting department in Saigon. She was born in 1979 and, if you ever meet her, you’ll discover that she is extremely kind, joyful and respectful. She is the mother of Ben, a lovely baby boy. She hasn’t traveled outside of Vietnam, but she loves learning and speaks English quite well. Mrs. Khiem’s dream is to earn enough money to travel the world while taking care of her baby and parents.

Dau Thi My Huong works for Focus Asia’s Accounting Department in Saigon. She was born in 1982 and is a tiny, quiet person. You’ll often see her focused on her screen and spreadsheets. If you get to know her better, you’ll discover that she also has a big heart. She speaks basic English and started learning more in our weekly staff training program. Her dream is to travel around the world east to west. She likes listening to music and is keen to satisfy customer requests. She earned a diploma in Accounting in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Thi Ai Van is an accountant with Focus Asia Saigon. She was born in 1980 and is a very sweet, friendly person. She is tiny in size but has a big heart. She speaks some English and is learning more in our weekly staff training program. She has never practiced her English skills outside of Vietnam but hopes to do so soon. Miss Van likes working with numbers and earned an Accounting diploma in Hanoi. She enjoys shopping with her friends or relaxing at home. 

DANG THANH MAN is our Hanoi Branch Office manager. He graduated from the Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages. He’s fluent in Russian and English. Man was born in 1954 and has been working in the tourism field since 1988. He likes the Russian saying : “Rather to have a hundred friends than to have hundred rubles.” He loves traveling and has traveled throughout Vietnam and abroad. He’s been to many European and Asian countries as well as to Australia. His hobby is listening to classical music, reading and gardening. He has a happy family with a wife and two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family and working with tourists.

Ha Thuc Dung has been the Focus Asia representative in Danang since 2004. A healthy man born in 1954, he likes meeting people of various backgrounds to discover new cultures and to better understand the world in which we live. He’s been to Laos and Thailand, and speaks English fluently. Apart from being a certified Tour Guide he earned several degrees including an M.A. in Applied Linguistics, and a certificate in Tourism Business and Hotel Management. He is the father of a daughter, named Ha Thuc Nhat Nguyen. He enjoys reading, walking and doing physical exercises.

Ngo Thi Thu Hien has been our representative in Phan Thiet since December 2004. She speaks Russian and English and has travelled to destinations such as Russia and Thailand. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Orion in Russia and is about to graduate from Dalat University. She has two daughters whose names are Tran Thi Hai An and Tran Ngo My Binh. She enjoys playing with them at the park or else listening to music and shopping. Her wish is that more and more tourists come to visit Vietnam to discover the beauty of its traditions and culture.