Manfred Pinzger has been a fixture in politics, business, and the hospitality/tourism industry of South Tyrol for many years.

From a young age, he aspired to be a politician, reaching the heights of the senate. He has headed many political and business organizations.

In 2013, he was elected president of HGV (Unione Albergatori e Pubblici Esercenti), a position he still holds and only the 5th president in the association’s 60-year history.

HGV provides resources that support the tourism industry in South Tyrol.