Jewel Tours story
Dinh Thanh & Thuy Phung
Thanh Tien Dinh was born and raised in Hanoi, a city known for its rich cultural heritage, deep-rooted traditions, and centuries-old history. His upbringing in this vibrant metropolis left an indelible mark, sparking his passion for sharing the essence of Hanoi with travelers from all over the world.
During his academic years, Mr. Dinh gained invaluable experience across various sectors of the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and tour operations. After graduating from the Foreign Language University, he began his professional journey at Tin Tin Pub in Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter, a popular gathering spot for backpackers. It was here that Mr. Dinh's passion for hospitality truly took root, guiding tourists through the heart of Hanoi and introducing them to the rich culture and millennia-old history of Vietnam's capital.
In 1997, Mr. Dinh took a significant step in his career by becoming a freelance tour guide, collaborating with renowned travel companies such as Sundance Travel, Sea Born Spirit Cruise, Dragon Travel, Destination Asia, and Asian Trails. Simultaneously, he pursued professional training as a tour leader with Peregrine Adventures and Exodus UK, further honing his expertise in international travel.
With his extensive experience and a deep passion for exploration, Mr. Dinh founded Jewel Tours in December 2005, with a clear vision: to offer bespoke tours that showcase the best of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.
The name Jewel Tours embodies the company’s ethos. Just like jewels—crafted by nature over millions of years and prized for their rarity and beauty—the services offered by Jewel Tours are carefully polished, refined, and meticulously crafted. Just as jewels hold immense value, we deeply value our customers, and our commitment to excellence in every detail is encapsulated in our company’s slogan: “The Authentic Travel Company.”
In November 2006, Jewel Tours made its international debut at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, introducing its offerings to the global travel community. Since then, Jewel Tours has participated annually in major tourism events such as WTM London, ITB Berlin, and various other international travel fairs. Over the years, the company has expanded its reach, now offering tours to destinations such as Israel, Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, and more.
In 2008, we launched Jewel Booking, our B2B online booking platform, allowing travel partners worldwide to access a broad range of services, including hotels, sightseeing tours, and custom travel packages. The platform has become a key resource for international partners like Apple World Japan, Bico South Korea, Hotel Travel Thailand, Miki Travel UK, Tourisco US, and Hays Travel UK.
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewel Tours is proud to be fully operational once again, continuing to offer the high-quality tours and travel services that our customers have come to rely on
OUR VISION
- Delivering authentic travel experiences that support local businesses
- Encouraging sustainable travel choices among our customers
- Measuring our success by the satisfaction of our customers
