RUBEN ARNANDIS I AGRAMUNT

Ruben Arnandis i Agramunt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the Faculty of Economics, Universitat de València. He holds a PhD in International Economics and Tourism and specializes in the public management of tourism, with a strong focus on sustainable planning, policy evaluation, and stakeholder participation. His research addresses critical issues such as tourist saturation, urban-rural disparities, and the adaptation of cultural and natural heritage for tourism use.

Education:

• Doctorate in International Economics and Tourism, Universitat de València (2017)
• Master in Tourism Management and Planning
• Master in Techniques for Environmental and Territorial Management
• Bachelor and Graduate in Tourism

His research interests include tourism planning, public governance, social capital in tourism, and sustainable heritage use. He has published extensively on touristification, short-term rentals, destination marketing, and tourism education, contributing to both theoretical and applied dimensions of tourism studies. His recent work analyzes regional regulations on tourist saturation, evaluates university training in tourism management, and compares the impacts of tourist rentals in urban centers.

Ruben has a strong record of scholarly output, with recent publications focusing on policy frameworks, methodological evaluations, and the socio-spatial impacts of tourism. His work often integrates geographical and sociological perspectives, emphasizing the need for balanced and inclusive tourism development strategies.

Scientific Contributions:

• Active researcher in tourism public management
• Member of the APERTURISME Tourism Public Management research group
• Contributor to debates on tourism resource definitions and evaluation frameworks
• Advocate for innovation in tourism education and public sector training

He has supervised theses and contributes to academic training in tourism resources and territorial planning. While no specific grants are listed, his work reflects engagement with public policy and institutional planning. Ruben maintains a personal academic website and is accessible via institutional email, indicating active academic engagement. His work is primarily centered at the Universitat de València, where he continues to influence tourism scholarship and public policy discourse.