Patrik Hierner

CEO, Tourismusverband Nordburgenland

Patrik Hierner is a tourism professional with many years of international experience. After his studies (specialising in regional development and tourism), he initially worked as a product manager and later as a tour operator and study tour guide specialising in worldwide nature and adventure tours. He has lived in Estonia, among other places, and has written several nature and leisure guides. Since 2021, he has been managing director of the Nordburgenland tourist board and the incoming travel agency my burgenland Travel. He is a member of the executive committee of the Destinationsnetzwerk Austria (dna) and is deeply involved in the topic of sustainable regional development.

Patrik Hierner
Patrik HiernerCEO, Tourismusverband Nordburgenland
Jun 4, 2025

How do we make travelling in Austria more sustainable and at the same time easier and more attractive for everyone?

We look at how country-wide guest cards and well-connected public transport can revolutionise tourism - for guests and locals alike. But how do you really get such concepts rolling? What hurdles are there and what is already working really well?

Panel discussion with Eva Buzzi, ÖBB Rail Tours, Yvonne Rosenstatter, Salzburger Verkehrsverbund Patrik Hierner, TVB Nordburgenland and Sophia Oberjakober, Mobility Consortium South Tyrol

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