Hubert J. Siller

Hubert J. Siller is a Professor and long-time Head of the Department of Tourism & Leisure Management (MCI Tourism) at MCI Management Center Innsbruck, Austria. He has held leadership roles in academic institutions since 2000, previously heading the FH study program in Facility Management at FHS KufsteinTirol. His career spans over three decades, combining academia with consulting in strategic management and tourism development.

**Education**:

• 1998: Executive Program 'Intercultural Management' at University of Hawaii
• 1994: Post Graduate Program 'Strategic Management' at University of Innsbruck
• 1993: Diploma in Business Administration from University of Innsbruck
• 1986: Mechanical Engineering from HTL Fulpmes

**Research Focus**: Leadership in tourism, destination development, sustainability management, winter sports markets, and family business dynamics. He advises governments, companies, and institutions on strategic tourism issues and is a sought-after keynote speaker globally.

**Awards & Recognition**: 2015 MCI Teaching Award and honored as 'Prof.(FH)' by the Austrian Conference of Universities of Applied Sciences in 2000.

**Leadership Roles**:

• Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FC Stubai
• Treasurer of ICRET (International Center for Research and Education in Tourism)
• Board Member of APA Tourism Press and FMI Future Mountain International

**Publications**: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes focusing on tourism strategy, destination management, and entrepreneurship. Recent work includes studies on social carrying capacity in tourism and leadership in alpine destinations.