About Us

Our Siem Reap team at Bayon Temple.
From left to right: Michael Scholten, Sareth Duch, Channy Oan, Peter Lietz, Makara Lietz Ren and Sven Zika.

We love Cambodia! And we love to introduce you to our country's marvellous culture, history and beauty. Our multinational team of Cambodian, Swiss and German travel specialists is happy and proud to offer you all kinds of tailor made tours: from the highlights of Angkor to the hidden treasures in the highlands.

Peter Lietz and Makara Lietz Ren Founder and Owner of Lolei Travel Peter Lietz was born in Berne, Switzerland, and grew up in Lucerne and Ticino, where his parents operated a restaurant and hotel. He traveled extensively through the Asia Pacific region for one year and was captivated by Cambodia. His great interest in the country's culture and nature led him into the travel business. In 1997 he opened his own agency, Lolei Travel, named after Lolei temple from the Roluos group. In 2002 Peter and his wife Makara, who was born in Kampot Province, made the strategic decision to move the head office from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap to be as close as possible to the tourists who travel primarily to Angkor. That same year Peter and Makara opened Passaggio Boutique Hotel, which is located on the same ground as Lolei Travel head office in Siem Reap. The couple and their two children enjoy visiting the nice beaches and great seafood restaurants of Sihanoukville. Their favourite temples are the unique Angkor Wat and - of course - Lolei.
		Sven Zika General Manager Sven grew up in Lucerne and was working for Switzerland's biggest travel agency Kuoni Travel in Zurich and New York. In 2004 and 2008 he traveled through Asia, each time for one year, and discovered the culture, food and hospitality of his favourite continent. In 2009 he settled down in Siem Reap and has been working for Lolei Travel ever since. He likes the big city life of Phnom Penh and the old colonial architecture of the capital. His favourit temple in Angkor is Bayon with its mystical faces made of stone.
		Sareth Duch Director of Operations Sareth Duch was born in the northern part of Takeo Province. He has been involved in the tourism industry since 1996 and started working for Lolei Travel in 1998. With over 10 years experience in tourism, he is happy to introduce his home country to visitors from all over the world: "Cambodia offers a huge variety of rich culture, civilization and beautiful nature." He likes reading books, watching movies, gardening and doing research on new destinations to promote tourism in Cambodia. His places of interest outside Cambodia are Switzerland and Singapore.
		Michael Scholten Outside Sales Michael Scholten was born in Rees, Germany, and could not wait to discover the world. As a globetrotter and journalist he visited 123 countries, before he started with Lolei Travel in 2010. Michael’s first encounter with Cambodia’s rich history and friendly people was in 2003. Ever since he returned eightt imes. His favourite places are the remote temple of Banteay Chhmar, the quiet riverside town Kampot and the Apsara Arts Association in Phnom Penh. Michael is crazy for movies and is dreaming of an ultra-modern movie theater in Siem Reap.
		Sophea Chan Branch Manager Phnom Penh Sophea Chan was born in Kampong Thom Province and grew up in Phnom Penh. She joined Lolei Travel in 1998 and invites tourists to learn about Cambodian culture and religion as well as about the dark years of the Khmer Rouge regime by visiting the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng. Sophea promises "clean resorts, clean cities and good services in all parts of Cambodia" to the visitors. She likes the beaches of Sihanoukville and the archaeological sites of Angkor. Her favourite temple is Banteay Srei with its pink sandstone and vivid carvings.
		David Keo Branch Manager Battambang David Keo was born in Battambang Province and started working for Lolei Travel in 2004. He invites visitors to learn about Cambodian culture, heritage and society. He promises: "Tourists can expect safety, hospitality and good service in my home country." His favourite temples are Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan and the Terrace of the Elephants. In addition to the main tourist attractions of Angkor, David advises everybody to visit the beaches, islands, mountains, jungles and tribe villages in other areas of Cambodia.
		Channy Oan Accountant & Operations Assistant Channy Oan was born in Siem Reap Province and started working for Lolei Travel in 2008. She lays emphasis on Camboadian hospitality: "My country is small, but very beautiful and the people are friendly." Channy and her family like to visit the countryside and the temples of Angkor. Her favourite ones are Angkor Wat and the Terrace of the Elephants. In her spare time Channy likes watching football and tennis as well as listening to traditional Khmer music.