Willem Niemeijer
Founder Partner, VHG Asia
Willem Niemeijer is listed as Founder Partner, VHG Asia. Willem is scheduled to speak at NoVacancy Asia 2026 on 24 November 2026.
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About
Willem Niemeijer is the Founder and CEO of VHG Hospitality Asia , bringing more than three decades of leadership experience in Asia’s hospitality and tourism sectors. A Dutch national who made Thailand his home in 1987, Willem began his career in travel before launching his first venture, Khiri Travel , from a small Bangkok shophouse in 1993. Today, Khiri Travel operates across nine Asian destinations with 20 offices and welcomes over 30,000 travellers annually. Willem has long been a champion of responsible and regenerative tourism. He founded Khiri Reach in 2007 to ensure 100% of donations directly support grassroots community and environmental projects. He has played a leading role in creating award-winning eco-lodges including Tad Fane Resort in Laos, Anurak Community Lodge in southern Thailand, and Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia. In recent years, Willem co-founded YAANA Ventures with Mark Remijan, expanding his focus into sustainable hospitality, travel technology, and impact-le