Rooted in Four, Grown as One
Who We Are Shapes What We Create
Once upon a time, four friends from different corners of the world shared a common passion for travel and hospitality. Ugyen from Bhutan, Hermann and Daniel from Switzerland, and André from Germany believed in creating authentic, sustainable travel experiences.
They were especially drawn to Bhutan—the only carbon-negative country and the last refuge of unspoiled nature and culture. United by their love for preserving this precious place, they envisioned offering travelers a chance to see Bhutan through the eyes of a native, fostering understanding and respect.
Together, they crafted journeys that showcased Bhutan’s stunning landscapes and rich traditions, emphasizing preservation and responsible tourism. Their goal was not just to guide travelers, but to deepen their connection with this unique land, ensuring its beauty and heritage would endure for generations.
Their friendship and shared ideals grew into a mission: to create meaningful, eco-friendly adventures in Bhutan—where nature thrives and culture remains alive—leaving a positive impact on both visitors and the country itself.
Ugyen Dorji, Managing Director & Partner
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Ugyen is a tourism expert with over two decades of experience in hospitality education, sustainable tourism development, and ecotourism policy in Bhutan. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Victoria University, Australia, a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Tourism Development from Mahidol University in Thailand, and a teacher’s training qualification from the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management in Austria. Ugyen has served as the Officiating Director of the Royal Institute for Tourism and Hospitality and Program Director of the Bhutan Middle Management Hotel Program, playing a key role in shaping Bhutan’s tourism and hospitality training landscape.
Beyond his academic and professional credentials, Ugyen is passionate about sustainable, responsible, and ecotourism. His contributions include developing hotel classification standards, delivering training for tourism capacity development in remote regions, and conducting research on tourism’s impacts on Bhutanese society and environment. His work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that tourism in Bhutan supports communities, respects cultural traditions, and preserves the natural environment.
Daniel G. Fuchs (PhD) Director of Finance & the European Office/Partner
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Daniel holds a background in finance and economics, complemented by a PhD in Human Resources Management. Despite his academic credentials, he has dedicated over 40 years to the hospitality industry. Throughout his career, he has undertaken assignments on every continent and has held senior C-level positions in both the U.S. chain hotel industry and the luxury boutique hotel sector in Japan and Thailand.
He was the youngest Food and Beverage Director of a major casino in Las Vegas and also the youngest General Manager in the history of the 5-star Ramada Renaissance Airport Hotel in the United States. Recognized for excellence, Daniel is the recipient of the prestigious World Luxury Award, often referred to as the "Oscar" of the hospitality industry, awarded to both resorts in Thailand under his management.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Daniel is a sought-after visiting professor at reputable universities in Switzerland and internationally. His extensive experience across the globe, coupled with his innovative approach, brings valuable expertise to our team. Furthermore, Daniel has been a pioneer in sustainability within the hospitality industry, advocating for green operations and environmental preservation long before it became a global necessity. He is deeply passionate about safeguarding the environment for future generations.
Andrè Chmilewski, Digital Media & Marketing Dir. / Partner
With his commercial and tourism background and a legal education, he has gained extensive experience in the tourism industry as well as in team building / event and consulting.
He has also held C-level positions at medium-sized tour operators in marketing, technology, and product development as well as e-commerce. In addition, he was also a top manager in the hotel industry and in the sailing yacht charter industry.
He expands and enhances Himalayan-ecotrails portfolio of expertise, particularly in the areas of strategy development and consulting, communication, business process optimization, analogue and digital marketing, e-commerce, social media, motivation, and team building. He holds a degree from International University of applied sciences in Online Marketing. In addition, HET partners can benefit from his coaching expertise in the areas of team and communication hygiene, corporate culture and structural improvement, general and crisis communication, and process optimization according to a success method optimized by him.
Hermann Wegmueller, Partner & Responsible For Distribution Channels
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He is a seasoned Tourism and Contractor and product expert in all major markets in Southeast Asia. He was instrumental in promoting new and upcoming destinations for major European and international wholesalers. Furthermore, he has a vast network in Southeast Asia as well as in all major source markets around the Globe and different tourism/tour operator related businesses, like OTA’s and bad banks. Furthermore, he has more than 35 years of experience in negotiating supplier rates and hotel- as well as real estate related products in general. He speaks 6 languages, is a Swiss citizen and holds an international diploma from the Swiss International Business school in Aviation and Tourism. He held C-Level positions in global tourism companies such as Kuoni, TUI International, Swissair and DMCs in Thailand as well as Indonesia.
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