Ioannis Konaxis

Dr. Ioannis Konaxis serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Tourism Studies within the School of Economics, Business and International Studies at the University of Piraeus. With a PhD in Landscape and Environment from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' and a background as a Graduate Architect, he brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to tourism studies.

• University of Piraeus, Department of Tourism Studies
• Previously taught at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Barcelona)
• Taught at Interuniversity Postgraduate Program 'Master in Landscape Design' in Rome
• Experience at University of Thessaly's Postgraduate Program

Dr. Konaxis's research focuses on Sustainable Tourism, Landscape and Environmental planning with particular emphasis on protected areas including Natura 2000 sites and UNESCO World Heritage locations. His work explores the spatial integration of tourism products and the development of tourist identity (Branding) for targeted areas. His interdisciplinary approach bridges architecture, environmental science, and tourism management.

His scholarly contributions include the book 'Cultural Landscapes and Ecotourism' (Franco Angeli, 2018) and numerous academic publications examining the relationship between tourism development, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. His recent work demonstrates increasing focus on practical applications of sustainable tourism principles in Mediterranean contexts, particularly in protected areas and island destinations.

Dr. Konaxis brings valuable industry experience to his academic work, having served as a Hotel Management Consultant and as a Consultant for companies specializing in tourist real estate exploitation and service provision.

He teaches a range of courses including Tourism and Environment: Sustainable Tourism, European Tourism Policy, Contemporary Tourism Issues, and Landscape Regeneration and Design in Tourism, reflecting his broad expertise across theoretical and practical aspects of tourism studies.