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| Author: | Hearne, R. R. Salinas, Z. M. |
| Title: | The use of choice experiments in the analysis of tourist preferences for ecotourism development in Costa Rica |
| Journal: | Journal of Environmental Management
2002 : JUN, VOL. 65:2, p. 153-164 |
| Index terms: | CHOICE THEORY TOURISM COSTA RICA PREFERENCES |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Many nations promote nature-based tourism in order to promote the dual goals of nature conservation and income generation. To be most effective in providing services that facilitate achievement of these goals, decision makers will need to understand and incorporate tourist preferences for nature appreciation, infrastructure, use restrictions, and other attributes of national parks and protected areas. This paper presents the use of choice experiments as a mechanism to analyze preferences of national and international tourists in relation to the development of Barva Volcano Area in Costa Rica. In this section of the Braulio Carrillo National Park, managers are faced with an immediate need to plan for greatly increased visitation rates due to a new road, which will greatly improve access. |
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