Founder’s Story — NW Floresia Travel

Built from the land. Guided by the heart. Trusted by travelers.

NW Floresia Travel was not built by investors, corporations, or marketing teams.
It was built by someone who grew up in Flores and spent his life walking the same roads, visiting the same villages, and knowing the people long before tourism arrived.

Our founder was born and raised in Flores, where life was simple, distances were long, and community meant everything. From a young age, he learned resilience, honesty, and one belief that still guides our company today:

A guest is never treated as a customer. A guest is treated as family.

From Local Roots to 25+ Years in Tourism

The founder received formal tourism education in a vocational tourism school and later studied Travel Management. Tourism has never been just a business — it has been his lifelong profession.

For more than 25 years, he has worked continuously in the field as a professional tour guide, trip organizer, and local travel expert, and he still actively guides travelers today.

• Professional tourism education background
• More than 25 years active field experience
• Former Chairman of regional Tourist Guide Association (1996–2014)
• Former Secretary of regional Travel Agency Association (2011–2023)
• Active instructor and trainer for beginner–intermediate tour guides

Tourism That Supports Real Local Communities

Every journey you book directly supports the local economy.

• Local drivers earn fairly
• Village guides share traditions
• Family-owned homestays receive guests
• Small restaurants and kitchens benefit
• Boat crews and craftsmen receive income

Your trip is not just tourism. It becomes part of a living local ecosystem.

Our Principle Since Day One

• No mass tourism
• No rushed schedules
• No fake cultural shows
• No hidden costs
• Only honest journeys and real local connections

We believe the best trip is not the most expensive one, but the one where you feel welcomed, safe, and truly connected.