History Behind our name and logo   From a childhood memory...   The Signature of Asia lotus flower logo grew from childhood’s memories of the peaceful and beautiful village in which Tommy was born, where lotus flowers bloomed with a magical perfume, and the scent of thousands of drifting petals filled the air. More memories created lasting images of a sampan ride with a favorite aunt, rowing with Tommy to a large lake to gather the beautiful, floating blossoms. The little boy grew into a man pursuing business with the passion of youth and the dedication of adulthood.   To the story of lotus shaped logo...   An artist’s suggestion of the lotus as Signature of Asia’s redesigned logo created a logo born from the magical interweaving of childhood’s pleasures and adult dedication.   The meaning of the logo...   The lotus flower - a symbol of love, strength and purity of heart - grows upward, through the water, searching for the light, until it reaches the air where it blooms to the delight of passersby. Signature of Asia’s lotus flower blooms, not only as the symbol of the culture and religion of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, but with double meaning. The Lotus also brings to you our two palms folded together in the Indochinese “Hello and Welcome” to new guests, and as a heartfelt gesture of “Great Appreciation” for good work, well-done.   " Oh Lotus flower with beauty kissed by dew, Waits upon the water for its Spring debut. No other flower anywhere, Has such beauty to compare." Author: Mary Bone The name Service is our signature... Signatures of Asia – our name represents our firm commitment to perfect quality and exceptional service in travel whether you visit all or one of the countries of Southeast Asia – Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand or Vietnam. Our signature service means that every traveler is treated as a distinguished guest, bringing joy to our work. The man behind the name From a great passion on www...   In 1998, Anh Nguyen (Tommy), a university graduate, began on his path to being the man behind Signatures of Asia. In the beginning of his journey, when working at a cybernet café in Hanoi, Tommy learned about the potential of the Internet and the basics of website building.  Tommy moved from Hanoi, north to Sapa, where he worked as a local tour guide, refining his knowledge of website building, and creating one of the first hotel websites in the area. After moving back to Hanoi, Tommy worked as a tour guide for some large stated owned travel companies and traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, gaining valuable insight and experience in the online travel industry.  By 2001, he had purchased his first computer, and established a small company named Luxury and Leisure Travel (www.vietnamluxurytravel.com). Tommy’s innovative focus was on the luxury travel market in Vietnam, serving tourists from North America, South Africa, the UK and Australia. By 2007, Tommy’s company had helped more than 5000 satisfied customers travel through his ever widening area of expertise in Indochina which, by that time, included Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.   By 2008, Tommy had established his first branch office in Ho Chi Minh City, managed by Phuong Nguyen, a Saigonese.  In 2008, the company was renamed Signatures of Asia Co., Ltd (http//www.signaturesofasia.com), and branch offices were opened in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap managed by John Vannak, a Cambodian native who shared same ideas with Tommy of focusing on the luxury market.  Tommy’s current goal is to expand Signatures of Asia’s operations to China, Hong Kong and Singapore by the year 2012.   Network websites http://www.vietnamluxurytravel.com http://www.signaturesofasia.com http://www.signaturesofasia.com.vn http://www.quintessentiallyvietnam.com http://www.quintessentiallyasia.com