Ismael Yrigoy

Ismael Yrigoy is a postdoctoral researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Human Geography, specializing in the political economy of tourism, real estate, and housing markets with a focus on Spain and European urban contexts.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Geography from the University of the Balearic Islands (2015)
• MA in Territorial and Population Studies from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2010)
• Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of the Balearic Islands (2009)

Yrigoy's research centers on two interconnected domains: the relationship between corporate actors, real estate assets, and economic crises in Spain; and the impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability across European cities. His work employs critical geographical approaches to examine rent extraction mechanisms, financialization processes, and power dynamics in tourism-impacted urban environments, particularly analyzing how platforms like Airbnb reshape urban landscapes and housing access.

Analysis of his publications (2017-2024) reveals consistent focus on tourism financialization, with recurring themes including rent gap theory in short-term rental markets, crisis-driven asset conversion in hotel sectors, and regulatory frameworks governing housing dispossession. His work bridges urban geography, tourism studies, and political economy, frequently employing case studies from Spanish cities while maintaining broader European relevance.

Recognition includes:

• Wallander postdoctoral scholarship from Handelsbanken

Yrigoy's collaborative research includes the Medcoast project at Sciences Po and multiple international co-authorships. His current scholarship supports investigation into tourism-finance dynamics in Spain, with publications appearing in leading journals like Antipode and Urban Studies. His work demonstrates significant policy relevance, with several publications referenced in policy documents and media outlets.

No specific laboratory affiliations are mentioned, though his collaborative publications indicate active engagement with international research networks across geography and urban studies disciplines.