Victor Ignacio Robaina

Victor Ignacio Robaina serves as a Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Management within the School of Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. His academic affiliation centers on the Institute of Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development (IU TIDES), where he operates under the Branch of Knowledge Social and Legal Sciences within the Area of Knowledge Business Organization.

His research focuses on sustainable tourism practices, environmental management systems in hospitality, and business organization frameworks. Key interests include Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle certification audits, customer satisfaction analysis across tourism sectors, and quality management system implementation in service industries. His work frequently examines capital structure evolution, solvency metrics, and environmental compliance through EMAS standards in Canary Islands tourism enterprises.

Professor Robaina has supervised 20 master's and undergraduate theses between 2012-2025, demonstrating consistent mentorship in tourism management and business administration. His students' research spans hotel environmental audits, shopping center user satisfaction, vacation rental customer reviews, and strategic tourism models for Gran Canaria's northern region. Notable thesis topics include sustainability certification of Bungalows Cordial Green Golf (2024), Agüimes Municipal Tourist Office audits (2023), and Puertos de Las Palmas capital structure analysis (2022).

His operational framework integrates practical business management with sustainable tourism development, evidenced through repeated collaborations with Canary Islands hospitality entities including Bull Hotel Dorado Beach & Spa, EXE Las Canteras Hotel, and Cordial Mogán Playa Hotel. Current research trajectories indicate deepening focus on Biosphere certification compliance and digital platform-based customer satisfaction metrics in tourism contexts.