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Meet the Team

Knowledge, Experience & Passion for Adventure

Tony Monaco

Regional Owner - North America

Anthony "Tony" Monaco is a dedicated humanitarian, entrepreneur, and global advocate committed to expanding educational equity and support for neurodivergent individuals. A graduate of The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business (BSBA '88), Tony’s career seamlessly bridges the worlds of high-quality international travel and impactful nonprofit leadership.

Driven by a lifelong passion for exploration and community building, Tony founded HGT Travels (Now Ally Trekking & Travels) in 2009, an expedition and guiding service designed to provide top-tier travel experiences while empowering local communities through employment.


Vidya Shakya

Regional Owner - Asia

Ms. Vidya Shakya is a passionate traveler, tourism entrepreneur, and experienced tour guide from Nepal.

With more than a decade of experience in Nepal’s tourism industry, Ms. Shakya has been actively dedicated to helping travelers from around the world experience the natural beauty, culture, spirituality, and adventure of Nepal. She believes travel is not only about visiting places, but also about inner peace, cultural connection, and personal transformation.

As a woman entrepreneur in Nepal’s trekking and tourism sector, she strongly supports women empowerment and promotes safe and comfortable travel opportunities for solo female travelers and women groups. Through her travel services, she also encourages family-oriented tours, meditation retreats, cultural immersion, and sustainable tourism experiences.

Professional Highlights

  • Licensed Tour Guide and Travel Organizer
  • Over 10 years of experience in tourism and hospitality
  • Specialist in trekking, cultural tours, meditation retreats, and customized travel experiences
  • Promoter of women-only trekking and tours in Nepal
  • Dedicated to sustainable and meaningful tourism

Areas of Interest

  • Trekking and Himalayan adventure
  • Meditation and wellness retreats
  • Cultural exchange and local experiences
  • Women empowerment through tourism
  • Nature and spiritual travel

Vision

Ms. Vidya Shakya aims to provide travelers with memorable, safe, meaningful, and heart-touching journeys in Nepal while promoting Nepalese culture, nature, spirituality, and hospitality to the world.


Anold Mtui

Regional Owner - Africa

A dedicated and passionate professional whose career spans education, wildlife tourism, and community service. Anold graduated from the University of Dodoma with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He spent two years as a secondary school teacher, nurturing young minds and inspiring academic growth. His love of nature and adventure later led him to complete the Mountain Guiding program at Mweka Wildlife College. Today, Anold is a leading mountain guide and safari expert. His deep knowledge of East Africa, strong sense of responsibility, and hospitality have made him a trusted guide for travelers from around the world. Beyond his professional duties, Anold is actively involved in volunteer work. He contributes his time and energy to Autism Beyond Borders Tanzania, an organization that supports individuals on the autism spectrum. In his free time, Anold enjoys playing football and connecting with people from different cultures. His friendly nature and commitment to service make him both a respected professional and a valued member of his community.