The Asian Trails Group announced that Philippe Conod, will retire from his role as a Managing Director of Asian Trails Laos as of 6 June, and has tapped Virginie Kury as the new General Manager as of 16 May.Ms Kury will report directly to Thuy Tien, who assumes role of Managing Director for both Vietnam and Laos.
Ms Kury has been with the company for about four years, when sge signed on as the French Market Manager at the Asian Trails Thailand. She brings a wide range of international experience.
Laurent Kuenzle, CEO of Asian Trails, said,” Philippe’s endeavours to bring Asian Trails Laos to new heights has tremendously elevated our overall operations on all aspects. I feel it is extremely important to move forward in this direction with somebody who is familiar with the Asian Trails philosophy. The appointment of Virginie as our General Manager in Laos was a logical progression. I am extremely thankful for what Philippe has done in the short time he was back at the helm in Laos, and I wish him nothing but the best in enjoying his retirement. In addition, I am confident that Virginie will succeed in her new role to blaze new paths in travel under the guidance of Thuy Tien”.
