Our Team
Our team members are passionate professionals with international working experience in the tourism and education industry. Our multi-lingual team can serve you in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Vietnamese. We strive to create uniquely local experiences and help you make smart choices for your perfect holidays and education programs. We work tirelessly to provide you with the highest standard of service in the longstanding tradition of exceptional Swiss hospitality and education.
Gavino Strebel
Founder, MSc Geography & Nature Conservation
Gavino grew up in Switzerland. As a geographer, he has a strong passion for the outdoors and travelling. Gavino has worked as a nature conservationist in Switzerland and has excellent knowledge about areas of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife in his country. He has worked internationally in an eco-tourism project in Indonesia and community-based tourism projects in Vietnam. He believes that more international tourists should enjoy the exceptional attractions that are hidden off the beaten tourist track. This formed his inspiration to found Suisse Plus which offers clients the opportunity to discover an authentic side of Europe and Switzerland that they have never seen before.
Gavino has an excellent knowledge of educational institutions in Europe and has graduated from prestigious universities such as University College London, King’s College London, and University of Zurich.
Christie Yip
Marketing officer
Christie Yip has worked in consulting and customer service for many years. She also worked for various travel companies in Hong Kong and successfully planned trips for many customers. Christie graduated in Tourism Management in Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in marketing management from Edinburgh Napier University.
Carmen Lo
Marketing Asia & Middle East, Luxury goods expert with specialization in watches, BSc Hospitality & Tourism Management
Carmen Lo studied Hospitality & Tourism Management in Switzerland and worked in the luxury and travel industry in both Switzerland and Hong Kong. She is based in Hong Kong and is responsible for our key markets in Asia and the Middle East. Her education in hospitality together with her passion for exquisite holidays as well as timeless luxury fashion and accessories make her the perfect consultant when it comes to high-end travel experiences.
Linh Diệu Trân
Tour collaborator in Asia and Europe, BSc International Economics
Linh is based in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. She has worked in tourism and hospitality in both Asia and Europe. Linh has worked in the UK for Destination Asia (Travel Agent) and owns a teahouse in Hanoi where travellers can meet and exchange travel tips. Her passion for travelling and experience on both continents will guarantee you an enriching journey full of discoveries. Fluent in English and Vietnamese, she is our tour guide for customers from Vietnam.