Antoni Riera Font

Antoni Riera Font is a Full Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). Born in Santa Margalida in 1969, he holds a Bachelor's Degree (1992) and PhD (1998) in Economics and Business Studies from UIB, with his doctoral thesis earning both the PhD Extraordinary Prize and the VII Catalonian Award in Economics. His work focuses on tourism economics and environmental economics, leading to the creation of the R+D+I research group 'Economic Analysis of Tourism Impacts' and participation in European, national, and regional projects.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Business Studies (UIB, 1992); PhD in Economics and Business Studies (UIB, 1998).
• Leadership Roles: Director of the CRE (Research Center), Chair UNESCO/Sa Nostra for business management and the environment (1998–2000), and co-founder of the 'White Book on Tourism in Balearic Islands' initiative.
• Professional Affiliations: Member of AERNA, Catalan Society of Economics, Economic Association of the Balearic Islands, Social Council of Palma, Economic Institute of Balearic Islands, and Sustainability Board of Red Eléctrica Española.

He has taught courses such as Environmental Economics, Tourism Sustainability, and Final Degree Project in Economics over the past five academic years. His research has resulted in publications in journals like Annals of Tourism Research, Ecological Economics, and Tourism Management, as well as books and collaborations with UNESCO-recognized institutions.