Maria Del Carmen Florido De La Nuez is a Contract Professor in the Department of Applied Economic Analysis at University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. She is a key member of the GIR TIDES (Economy, Environment, Sustainability and Tourism) research group and the Institute of Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development. Her academic work focuses on Applied Economics within the Social and Legal Sciences branch, with specialized expertise in sustainable tourism development and circular economy applications in tourism contexts, particularly in island destinations. Dr. Florido De La Nuez's research centers on sustainable tourism practices with emphasis on circular economy implementation in island destinations like Gran Canaria and Madeira. Her work explores waste management in hospitality, green hotel practices, tourist behavior toward sustainability, and economic impacts of sustainable tourism initiatives. She bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications in tourism management, examining how destinations can adopt circular economy principles to enhance sustainability while maintaining economic viability. Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a consistent focus on circular economy applications in tourism, particularly in island contexts. Her work spans multiple dimensions including hotel industry practices, tourist behavior, waste management, and regional economic development. She frequently collaborates with researchers like Carlos Rodríguez Robaina and Marta Jacob Escuriaza, indicating a strong research network focused on sustainable tourism development. Her publications appear in high-impact journals across sustainability (Sustainable Development, Q1), tourism (Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, Q1), and environmental health fields. Dr. Florido De La Nuez actively contributes to European educational initiatives related to circular economy, including the "Start circular" Erasmus+ project focused on designing university teaching in circular economy. Her work reflects a commitment to translating research into educational practice, particularly in sustainability competencies and problem-based learning approaches. She also examines how university continuity norms and exam calendars affect academic performance, demonstrating broader interest in educational practices alongside her tourism research.










