Miguel Gaya Mayol

Miguel Gaya Mayol serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Economics at the Balearic Islands Hotel Management Center, University of the Balearic Islands. He teaches core courses in the Degree in Hotel Management program including Innovation in Tourism (29959), Introduction to Economics (29901), and Hotel Management Final Degree Project (29933) for academic years 2024-25 and 2025-26 at the Mallorca campus.

His academic focus centers on applying economic principles to tourism and hospitality management, with specialized expertise in tourism innovation and economic frameworks for hotel operations. Dr. Gaya Mayol integrates theoretical economics with practical industry applications, emphasizing contemporary challenges in tourism development and management strategies. His teaching approach bridges foundational economic concepts with real-world hospitality scenarios to prepare students for dynamic industry demands.

As supervisor for Hotel Management Final Degree Projects, he guides undergraduate research on tourism innovation and economic sustainability. While no specific research grants are documented, his academic contributions are concentrated in curriculum development and student mentorship within the hospitality economics domain. His work consistently addresses the economic dimensions of tourism evolution and management practices in the Balearic Islands context.