Meet the team
Our founderSophia Hatchitt, our founder, has a deep connection to Asia, cultivated through years of living, working, and exploring the region. Her journey began with a summer at a resort in Okinawa, Japan, where she fell in love with the culture and landscapes. Over the years, she returned to Japan frequently, venturing beyond the typical tourist paths to discover hidden gems from Gifu Prefecture to the Seto Inland Sea. This translated to other parts of Asia from backpacking in Myanmar to regularly visiting extended family in Malaysia.
Her professional career in Asia took shape as she immersed herself in its vibrant travel industry before transitioning to roles in New York, where she worked for a Tour Operator and a Destination Management Company, both specializing in Asia. Prior to founding Komasa, Sophia worked in Partner Relations at a New York-based Travel Agency.
Komasa Collection was born out of a passion to connect Travel Advisors with Asia’s most unique and boutique experiences. Our mission is to reveal the region’s hidden treasures and craft bespoke journeys for discerning travelers. From lesser-known destinations to boutique accommodations and expert local guides, we equip Travel Advisors with the tools to deliver unparalleled experiences for their clients.
aBOUT kOMASA
WhY kOMASA?-
Komasa maintains a select network of boutique destination partners across Asia, prioritizing quality, authenticity, and strong local relationships.
Unlike large travel networks or DMC directories, Komasa focuses on working with small, family-owned companies that operate in their native countries and offer highly personalized and immersive travel experiences.
Why it Matters:
Travel advisors work with travel partners that tap into their own networks to curate unique itineraries that tend to their clients’ individual needs with personalized, local experiences.
Our Mission:
Komasa empowers travel advisors to deliver exceptional, personalized Asian travel experiences by providing access to a curated network of boutique partners, expert local guides, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
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Komasa’s partnerships are built through founder-led relationships and deep experience within the Asia travel market.
Sophia’s deep personal connection to Asia, cultivated through years of living, working, and exploring the region, differentiates Komasa. Her approach ensures that partners are selected based on trusted connections, firsthand knowledge, and focus on long-term collaboration.
Why it Matters:
Advisors benefit from a travel network built on authentic, lasting relationships rather than transactional partnerships. Both advisors and partners receive consistent support throughout each trip, as Sophia remains closely involved from planning through final execution.
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Komasa prioritizes meaningful collaboration between travel advisors and boutique hospitality partners, fostering long-term relationships that enhance trip design and service delivery.
Rather than acting purely as an intermediary, Komasa facilitates direct collaboration and trust between both sides of the partnership.
Why it Matters:
Collaboration leads to more customized itineraries and stronger service quality for travelers.
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Through its network of deeply connected local partners, Komasa provides access to authentic and off-the-beaten-path experiences across Asia.
These experiences often go beyond what traditional travel suppliers offer, drawing on local expertise, cultural connections, and insider knowledge.
Why it Matters:
Travel advisors can deliver distinct, highly personalized travel opportunities that differentiate them in a competitive market.
Our Marketing and Brand Manager
Juanita Hoyos is Komasa Collection's Marketing & Brand Manager. She first joined the team as a summer intern and now manages marketing and brand projects across both Komasa Collection and East of Here. She loves the creative process behind building a brand and is very grateful to work alongside Sophia in helping bring Komasa's vision to life.