Why business people believe in us
H.E. Mr. Huynh Minh Chinh
(Former) Ambassador of
Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands
"My name is Huynh Minh Chinh, now living in Hanoi, Vietnam (email: chinhhm55@yahoo.com.vn).
I got to know Mr. Tran Thuyen, Director of Timath-Travel company based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, since 2010, when I was posted as a Senior Diplomat in the Vietnamese Embassy to the Netherlands.
Mr. Tran Thuyen and I had times to discuss questions on measures and possibilities to enhance bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands, as well as consolidation and integration of the Vietnamese community in the country. I benefited a lot from Mr. Tran Thuyen deep knowledge on the history, geography of the Netherlands and way of life of the Dutch people. I enjoyed our meetings and his warm hospitality whenever I visited his place.
To me, Mr. Tran Thuyen is a knowledgeable, amiable, responsible and careful person. I strongly believe, he would carry out his touristic work in Timath-Travel with all of these his advantageous characters successfully.
At times, the Vietnam Embassy had pleasant experiences working with the Timath Travel company. The Trade Office of Vietnam Embassy had satisfactorily used the services of the company as well to promote and to support the businesses between the Netherlands and Vietnam. Therefore, if you come to the Netherlands with either a leisure or business visit, using the services of Timath-Travel, I am sure you are in good hands.
Yours sincerely,
Huynh Minh Chinh
(Former) Ambassador of Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands"
mr. Mr. Marc Padberg
Senior Managing Partner
of Kneppelhout law firm
My name is Marc Padberg, Managing Partner of the Rotterdam, Netherlands, based law firm Kneppelhout.
I met Mr. Tran Thuyen, the director of Amsterdam, Netherlands, based Timath Travel in my capacity as representative of Kneppelhout, a law firm with a footprint in Asia and more in particular also in Vietnam.
Mr. Tran Thuyen and I worked together hosting and entertaining business people as well as lawyers visiting the Netherlands from Vietnam.
Mr. Tran Thuyen is a friendly, trustworthy and well educated person. A true bridge between Vietnam and the Netherlands and a benefit for the promotion of our beloved countries and the lasting friendship between our peoples. I am pleased to write in his support, knowing he will do everything in his power to make your time in the Netherlands a lasting memory to remember with a smile.
Kind regards,
mr. Marc Padberg
Senior Managing Partner at Kneppelhout
Mrs. Nguyen Hong Hanh
First Secretary Vietnam Trade office of Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands
"I am Nguyen Hong Hanh, First Secretary - Vietnam Trade office of Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands.
Vietnam Trade office has long cooperated with Mr. Tran Thuyen and Timath Travel company. Herewith I would like to mention some special remarkable activities between us.
In October 2014 Timath Travel company together with Keppelhout law firm and Vietnam Trade office organized a number of Dutch and Vietnamese companies in the IT industry to attend the 3 days IT Global Outsourcing events in Rotterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven and facilitate business connections between the Dutch partners and Vietnamese IT companies. The events were successful and satisfied by Vietnamese companies, Global Event participants and business partners.
In March 2015, Timath Travel company (www.timath-travel.nl) was together with FME Netherlands (www.fme.nl), KNVB (www.knvb.nl) and Vietnam Trade office - Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands (www.vnembassy-thehague.mofa.gov.vn) to organize a big event to encourage and promote business cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands. The event was also a great success, receiving a positive response from the partners attending the event.
FME is an organization consisting of 2,200 members who are technology companies, small and medium industrial (MKI) and large industrial / multinational companies active in the metal and electronics sector, electrical engineering and plastics.
In addition, Tilmath Travel also provides travel and logistics services for many delegations to visit and travel to the Netherlands. Some of the groups we have recommended to use the services of this company have had positive and very good comments or feedback at the end of the (business) tour and want to continue using the company's services when returning to the Netherlands.
Thank you Mr. Thuyen Tran and Timath Travel company for your cooperation and support to complete our tasks and satisfy our partners and friends.
Yours sincerely,
Nguyen Hong Hanh
First Secretary – Vietnam Trade office of Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands"
Mr. Dao Huy Giam
Head of Vietnam Trade office of Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands
"I am Dao Huy Giam, now a freelance consultant living in Hanoi, Vietnam.
I got to know Mr. Tran Thuyen, Director of Timath-Travel company since 2010, when I was Head of Vietnam Economic and Trade Office in the Netherlands from 2010 to 2013 and General Manager of CGH Holland B.V. from 2014 to 2015.
Mr. Tran Thuyen and I had many opportunities of partnerships and cooperation in organizing a number of economic, trade, investment and tourist activities between the Netherlands and Vietnam.
More concretely, Mr. Tran Thuyen offered his service in supporting our office and company to improve trade and investment promotion events, in-bound business tours initiated by our office and/or company.
I had been more than happy to cooperate with my partner Mr. Tran Thuyen. He had shown exceptional integrity, punctuality, sincerity as a person, taking creative and effective approaches in doing business.
Therefore, I recommend when you come to the Netherlands with either a leisure or business visit, to choose the services offered by Timath-Travel.
Yours sincerely,
Dao Huy Giam
Former Head of Economic and Trade Office of Vietnam in the Netherlands
Former General Manager of CGH Holland B.V, the Hague, The Netherlands”
Mr. Bui Trung Kien
Enagic Europe
“My name is Bui Trung Kien, living and working in Prague, Czech Republic.
In August 2021 my business partner(s) and I have a three-day working trip in the Netherlands.
During this trip, besides work, Mr. Tran Thuyen took us to visit Amsterdam City and Zaanse Schans Windmills Ancient Village, visited a shoe factory, and ran on a 33 km long sea dyke Afsluitdijk, a world great construction of the Netherlands, and was photographed by him like by a professional photographer. I have been to the Netherlands 3 times but the time I met Mr. Tran Thuyen was the most impressive.
Time was short and limited because we have to go to many different places, although we were tired, but our business trip was very successfully.
Thank you Mr. Thuyen Tran for making our working trip effective, interesting and impressive.
Wishing you good health, happiness and success in all areas!
Definitely we will see you again on another occasion.
My best regards,
Bui Trung Kien
Prague, Czech Republic"
Mrs. Tran Thanh Hang
Enagic Europe
“My name is Tran Thanh Hang, from Vienna, Austria. My family and I have lived in Europe for 32 years.
I came to the Netherlands for business and tourism purposes in August 2021. Our team consists of three people. I know the Timath Travel company, which is overseen by Mr. Tran Thuyen, through a friend who has used his company's services before.
The first minute we met him, we saw an enthusiastic friendliness from him. From then until we parted, we received a lot of knowledge about Dutch culture through his profound understanding. He is also a professional photographer, with a mind, a vision...
Thank you Mr. Tran Thuyen for a great travel service, a service full of knowledge and humanity. We have been sharing our trip and experience with friends and relatives, and recommended them once to take the services of Timath Travel company.
Once again on behalf of the team I would like to sincerely thank you for a trip with many great results!"
Friendly welcome,
Tran Thanh Hang
Vienna, Republic of Austria"
Mr. Nguyen Ha Hue
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
“My name is Nguyen Ha Hue, working at the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
In June 2015, I joined a group of 3 people led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam to attend the Global Conference with the theme "No more wasted food - Global action to prevent food loss and food waste” by the Dutch Ministry of Economy in close coordination with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the African Union (AU) held in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Through the introduction of the Embassy of Vietnam in the Netherlands, the delegation used Timath Travel Europe's services, including transportation for 3 days conferences and arranging and supporting the implementation of activities not included in the tentative schedules and programmes from Vietnam, specifically consulting and arranging a meeting with the Dutch Ministry of Environment and Infrastructure, touring the world and Dutch famous sea dyke Maassluitering, visiting the sites Den Haag, Village Windmills Zaanse Schans, ...
The trip of the delegation was a success. The Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam and members of the delegation were very satisfied with the services of Timath Travel Europe, especially with Mr. Thuyen, the director of the company who was very enthusiastic, attentive, and directly accompanied the delegation during the business trips and journey.
I find that for business delegations, combined with sightseeing, using Timath Travel Europe's services is the perfect choice.
We wish Timath Travel Europe continously developping and opening more new services. "
Mr. Nguyen Hai Tinh
Commercial Counsellor of Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands
“My name is Nguyen Hai Tinh, Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of Vietnam in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
At the request of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Embassy of Vietnam in the Kingdom of the Netherlands introduced Timath Travel (a long-time reliable partner) to provide full services to the Vietnamese delegation led by the Deputy Minister of the Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Tran Thanh Nam, attending the Global Conference "No more food wasted - Global Action to prevent food loss and food waste" organised by the Dutch Ministry of Economy, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the African Union (AU), held in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Timath Travel Europe had provided its support services for the delegation during the time the delegation worked in the Netherlands according to the planned programme set before.
In addition, Timath company also gave ideas, consulted and arranged for the delegation to meet and discuss with the Dutch Ministry of Environment and Infrastructure on some hot topics and contents concerning the cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands related to the projects on Environment and Climate Change in the Mekong Delta, creating a premise for further cooperation and working between the two countries. Especially, the delegation was also very impressed when visiting Maassluitering, a world-famous sea dyke considered as a valuable fact and lesson for Vietnam in flood prevention and natural disasters.
The delegation and personally, Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam highly appreciated Timath's professionality, knowledge and responsibility on contributing significantly to the successful mission of the delegation during stay in the Netherlands.
On behalf of the Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands I would like to thank Timath Travel and wish the company more growth and success. Also I strongly believe and fully trust in its services and our further cooperation.
On behalf of the Embassy of Vietnam in the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
Yours sincerely,
Nguyen Hai Tinh
Commercial Counsellor of the Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands”
“My name is Pham Quang Hai, director of Sea Solutions Vietnam company.
Our delegation consisted of numbers of the software companies from Vietnam (FPT Information System Corporation, VIETSOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL INC., SEA-SOLUTIONS, GLOBAL CYBERSOFT JSC, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTRE, VTC - VIETHA, Sunbytes - Masters in IT) that had been organized and guided by Timath Travel to participate in the business event “IT Global Outsourcing” as well as to visit and learn about Dutch companies in the ICT sector in the Netherlands during October 2014.
To have a convenient and successful business trip, Timath had helped our delegation from the first procedures (such as visa, air ticket ...) to accommodation in the Netherlands. The most important part of the mission undertaken by Timath ware the schedules of numbers of meetings with Dutch ICT enterprises, organizing seminars for Vietnamese businesses, and the business matching programme to introduce us to other Dutch ICT companies in the Netherlands.
During 4 days of our stay, our delegation participated in several business events in 3 cities: Rotterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven organized by Timath Travel company in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands. Because of the good timing and these cities were not too far away from where we stayed in Amsterdam, our delegation could meet many Dutch ICT businesses during this period.
The business trip helped us to better understand the current ICT situation of a developed country like the Netherlands, understand the real needs they want from these companies, understand what Vietnamese companies lack to be able to shake hands for a future long-term cooperation.
During that short and busy time, we had visited some of the typical Dutch landmarks giving us more perspective and view on the culture and people here, arranged by Timath Travel.
The trip had left us with many valuable knowledge and experiences.
Thanks for the dedication of Mr. Thuyen, and the staff of Timath Travel company for helping us to achieve that.
I look forward to using Timath Travel's services in the future again."
Mr. Nguyen Hai Tinh
Commercial Counsellor of Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands
"My name is Nguyen Hai Tinh, Commercial and Trade Counsellor of the Embassy of Vietnam in the Netherlands.
Mr. Tran Thuyen and Timath Travel, in cooperation with us, Vietnam Trade Office of the Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands, organized for a number of Dutch and Vietnamese companies in the IT industry to attend the IT Global Outsourcing event and facilitating business matchmaking between the Dutch partners and these Vietnamese IT companies in October 2014.
During these 3 days from October 28 to 30, in coordination with the Vietnam Trade Office of the Vietnam Embassy, Timath also organized and guided Vietnamese IT companies such like FPT Information System Corporation, VietSoft International, Sea Solutions, Global CyberSoft JSC, VTC - Viet Ha, Sunbytes - Masters in IT) to visit the International ICT Fair in Utrecht, arranged to meet with the City Council of Utrecht and High-Tech International Campus in Eindhoven. Last but not least Vietnamese delegation was hosted by Timath Travel company to visit some Dutch attractions in the Netherlands.
The organization and services provided by Mr. Thuyen and Timath Travel during these 3 days have been effective, successful and satisfied by Vietnamese companies, Global Event participants and business partners.
Thank you, Mr. Thuyen Tran and your company for your cooperation and support to make this happen!
On behalf of the Vietnam Trade Office in the Netherlands,
Yours sincerely,
Nguyen Hai Tinh
Commercial Counsellor of Vietnam Embassy
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan
VTC &
Board of Directors of Northern Lottery
“My name is Nguyen Ngoc Toan, I work and live in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Today it rains heavily in Hanoi, VTV has just broadcasted Japanese News to bring Dutch tourism into operation in Japan. It is very upset that I have not had the opportunity to go back to Europe, especially the Netherlands, which I like and have a lot of impression on.
On the occasion of previous business trips with the VTC Vietnam delegation (4 people) attending the international fair and the delegation of the North Lottery Board (8 people) to survey the market, I had the opportunity to visit twice to Europe and the Netherlands, the country of Tulips, Windmills and Woodpeckers.
Over the centuries, wind power poles are also era works intermingled with world-famous squares and museums there. The special thing here is that most of these constructions are below sea level protected by the world's largest seawall and dykes systems. The dikes, rivers, and canals intertwined with bridges connecting one neighbourhood to the other, both modern and ancient (with more than 1500 bridges, if joined together are more than 100 km long), a typical marks and special characteristics in Amsterdam. Therefore, the Netherlands is a worthy destination that should not be missed when people travel to Europe.
To explore the Netherlands, I and everyone of the delegation(s) would personally thank Mr. Tran Thuyen and Timath Travel for their enthusiasm and thoughtfulness to perfection when guiding us visiting this country.
Although During the second trip there was an intrusion by thieves because of our own careless, Mr. Thuyen Tran himself did manage the whole night and the next day after hardly, contacted and brought us to the police, helped us to do necessary procedures and all paperwork by the police next day. Eventually he did host our group to visit many famous landmarks and red light district in the capital Amsterdam.
In the near future, I will definitely visit the Netherlands again and want to be accompanied by Timath Travel to places that have not been discovered yet.
See you soon Mr. Thuyen Tran and your company again in Europe! "
Mr. Nguyen Quy Thanh
Director of Hanoi National University
"My name is Nguyen Quy Thanh, currently working at Hanoi National University, Vietnam. In 2015 I had the opportunity to work at Leuven University, Belgium.
At the end of my business trip, to take advantage of the day off, I have booked a private travel service of Timath Travel Europe.
My companion and also my tour guide was Mr. Thuyen Tran. Although the time was too short, only one day, but thanks to Thuyen's enthusiasm, I had the opportunity to visit and experience many places in the Netherlands that I had only known in the media before, such as Rotterdam - Europe's largest trading port, Den Haag - the Dutch administrative capital, Volendam - the Dutch traditional fishing village, and the capital Amsterdam.
My guide - Mr. Thuyen enthusiastically introduced the locations and assisted in taking beautiful souvenir photos."
Regarding the trip, I was very impressed with Tran Thuyen's dedicated, responsible and professional attitude.
Thank you Mr. Thuyen Tran and Timath Travel for giving me wonderful experiences and I will definitely return to Europe one day and take Timath Travel Europe's services again.
I wish you, Mr. Thuyen Tran good health and continuous development of the company."
Mr. Mai Tuan Anh
CEO of KJ Laser Micromachining
Toronto, Canada
“My name is Mai Tuan Anh from Toronto, Canada.
In April 2018, I was on a business trip to Europe (Germany, Belgium, France and Switzerland). Every time I get the chance to go to Europe, I always like to visit the Netherlands as there are plenty of wonderful places to see. This time I planned to spend one weekend to visit the Netherlands and I was hosted by Mr. Thuyen Tran, director and owner of Timath Travel Europe. He offered me to stay at his house in Amsterdam. Frankly, his invitation and his hospitality were greatly appreciated.
Mr. Thuyen Tran spent the entire weekend to show me around. On Saturday (April 21st) we went to Tulpenpluktuin Drenthe, just north of Amsterdam about 2 hours away to see the gigantic and picturesque tulip fields. The weather was fantastic and we took a lot of pictures with the colourful tulips.
On Sunday we visited the Zaanse Schans – the traditional Dutch village in Zaandam filled with wooden houses, mills and barns. It was only about 20 minutes north of Amsterdam. It’s beautiful windmills, handicraft shops and museums attract a lot of local and foreign visitors all year long. Mr. Thuyen Tran explained to me the Dutch history on the river Zaan. In the evening, he brought me to a special seafood restaurant in a town near the ocean and I won’t forget how fresh and delicious it was – it had been a while since I could enjoy fresh seafood like that. I enjoyed the whole trip catching up with him and learning about the wonderful city as we toured and sat around several gardens having a nice beer.
Mr. Thuyen Tran made my short trip very worthwhile with perfect company, great sights and many memorable laughs. One thing is for sure, he is very fluent and knowledgeable about the local culture and environment. I look forward to the day I can come back, catch up and visit the amazing and interesting undiscovered places.
For traveller(s) who want to combine business trip with Dutch and European travel, Timath Travel Europe and Mr. Thuyen Tran personally are definitely a good and reliable address.”
Mr. Frank Bannon
Owner of Iro-Print
Dublin, Ireland
“My name is Frank Bannon from Ireland.
In March 2013, me and my business partner went on a business trip to the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary and Austria for a several days to meet our business partners and test our new products.
We had used the services of Timath Travel Europe twice and were received by Mr Thuyen Tran, Director of Timath Travel Europe. I personally got to know Mr Thuyen Tran before as my ex-colleague at Ricoh.
The business trip was very well planned and without incident, although we had travelled extensively, used different means of transport by plane, car or public transport and the weather was not so favourable with a lot of snow and rain.
In the end, our business trip was very successful thanks to Mr Thuyen Tran's professionalism and his network, as well as his knowledge of the local environments.
For companies that want to travel efficiently to different countries in Europe, I strongly recommend using the services of Timath Travel Europe.”
Mr. Bui Trung Kien
Enagic Europe
“My name is Bui Trung Kien, living and working in Prague, Czech Republic.
In August 2021 my business partner(s) and I have a three-day working trip in the Netherlands.
During this trip, besides work, Mr. Tran Thuyen took us to visit Amsterdam City and Zaanse Schans Windmills Ancient Village, visited a shoe factory, and ran on a 33 km long sea dyke Afsluitdijk, a world great construction of the Netherlands, and was photographed by him like by a professional photographer. I have been to the Netherlands 3 times but the time I met Mr. Tran Thuyen was the most impressive.
Time was short and limited because we have to go to many different places, although we were tired, but our business trip was very successfully.
Thank you Mr. Thuyen Tran for making our working trip effective, interesting and impressive.
Wishing you good health, happiness and success in all areas!
Definitely we will see you again on another occasion.
My best regards,
Bui Trung Kien
Prague, Czech Republic"
Mrs. Thu - Head of delegation
University of Can Tho
Tra Vinh, Vietnam
“We were a delegation of Can Tho University on business trip in 12/ 2019 and combined to visit the Netherlands and some other places.
We had used and were really satisfied with the company's services: very attentive, dedicated, good schedule, programme and understanding of local culture.
We spent our times to visit Amsterdam, Den Haag, Afsluitdijk, Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans.
We had a great, wonderful, enjoyable and memorable journey and experience.
We hoped to have another opportunity to be hosted by Timath Travel again.
It is highly recommended to get and use the services of this company.”