scholarly journals WILLINGNESS TO PAY IN KUBAH NATIONAL PARK AND MATANG WILDLIFE CENTRE: A CONTINGENT VALUATION METHOD

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Afiza Abu Bakar ◽  
Alias Radam ◽  
Zaiton Samdin ◽  
Mohd Rusli Yacob
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
National Park ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Environmental Goods ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Non Market Valuation

National Park is an important component in the protected area system, and plays a key role in the tourism industry, precisely through ecotourism. Since its inception, the national park concept has been defined in different ways, but it is often connected with the idea of conservation and preservation of the nature and its ecosystems. Having the challenges in the determination of the value (price) of the non-market goods and services, non-market valuation techniques such as Contingent Valuation Method and Choice Experiment have been developed to cater the issues in valuing environmental goods. This study seeks to study on the association of ecotourism as a segment of tourism in Malaysia. However, the scope of this study is limited to the valuation of ecotourism of NPs in Malaysia, particularly in Kubah National Park, Sarawak. Data were obtained using questionnaires from face-to face interviews. A sample of 618 respondents, comprising of visitors and non-visitors (Kuching residents) were involved in the study.Keywords: Willingness to Pay; Kubah National Park; Ecotourism; Contingent Valuation Method; Entrance Fees.

scholarly journals Is there a need to audit CVM applications to the environment?

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 482-489
Author(s):  
S Hosking
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Environmental Services ◽  
External Audit ◽  
Environmental Goods ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Environmental Goods And Services

It is well known to economists that the contingent valuation method (CVM) fills an important gap in valuation technology with respect to managing public environmental goods and services.   Currently acceptable CVM practice requires many challenging steps to be followed.  One of these important steps is that of assessing the theoretical validity of the household willingness to pay (WTP) finding, but it is far from being a sufficient basis for reaching conclusions as to the credibility predicted community willingness to pay for environmental services.  This paper reviews the step of testing for theoretical validity and challenges its importance relative to other more fundamental assessments of the credibility of the predicted household and societal WTP.  This paper then deduces that an external ‘audit’ assessment may be necessary, in addition to an internal one, for these values to attain credibility in the determination of public choices.

scholarly journals Incentive Compatible Referenda and the Valuation of Environmental Goods

1998 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura O. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Choice Experiments ◽  
Hypothetical Bias ◽  
The Real ◽  
Environmental Goods ◽  
Incentive Compatible ◽  
Valuation Method

Recent attempts to test the validity of the contingent valuation method have relied on laboratory-type experiments. In these experiments, willingness to pay responses in hypothetical choice experiments are compared with responses from choice experiments requiring actual payments. Often evidence of hypothetical bias is found. Critical for these experimental tests of hypothetical surveys is that the methodology used to elicit willingness to pay from subjects in the real-payment experiment be demand revealing. If it is not, then differences in responses to hypothetical and real valuation questions could be due to free-riding in the real-payment survey and not due to hypothetical bias in the hypothetical survey. This paper reports on experiments that implement a theoretically incentive-compatible revelation mechanism (a closed referendum) to elicit responses to valuation questions in both hypothetical and real experiments. As in earlier studies, evidence of an upward hypothetical bias is found.

scholarly journals The potential for monopoly rents from Etosha National Park, Namibia

2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 459-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Ågren ◽  
Carita Nyyssölä ◽  
Jesper Stage
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
National Park ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Monopoly Rents

This paper reports on a survey carried out among visitors to Etosha, Namibia, in May 2002. We use the contingent valuation method to estimate foreign tourists willingness to pay for visiting the park. We find that the Namibian government could raise park fees substantially and increase profits from foreign tourists by approximately N$ 2,3 million per year. If fees were raised in collusion with other governments, in order to avoid competition between countries in the region, profits could presumably be increased even further. However, the survey used to collect data on tourists willingness to pay also indicated dissatisfaction with current management of in-park resorts, and improved management of these resorts would probably be crucial for the success of any new tariff scheme.

scholarly journals Valor económico de la conservación de la biodiversidad: el caso del Parque Nacional Yanachaga-Chemillén

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-120
Author(s):  
Karol Lavado-Solis ◽  
Carlos Enrique Orihuela ◽  
Felipe Vásquez-Lavín ◽  
José Dávila
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
National Park ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Functional Characteristics ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Key Species

The present study determined the willingness to pay for the conservation of the biodiversity (WTP) of the Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park (YChNP), applying the contingent valuation method, in hypothetical scenarios of conserving 6, 9 or 12 species that guaranteed protection of 50 % of the functionality of the ecosystems of this place. It was found that the WTP was determined by the functional characteristics that key species play in the resilience of the PNYCh ecosystems. For this reason, similar studies should evaluate the option of preferring the use of functionality instead of indicators based, for example, on the number of species.

scholarly journals Estimating the Preservation Value of Wuyishan National Park from the Perspective of Bounded Rational Decision Making

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 6983
Author(s):  
Chang Liu ◽  
Mingshui Lin ◽  
Xinhua Qi ◽  
Wenjuan Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Bounded Rationality ◽  
National Parks ◽  
National Park ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Preservation Value

Simplifying and popularizing the preservation values (valuation methods) of national parks—based on the premise of accuracy—shows stakeholders the importance of national parks, and is the basis for exploring sustainable use and development mechanisms. However, there are hypotheses biases, strategic biases, and starting point biases in regards to the existing evaluation methods. Therefore, based on the results of the contingent valuation method of research, under bounded rationality, this study uses the two-stage dichotomous choice contingent valuation and selects three methods to estimate the willingness to pay (WTP) for preservation at Wuyishan National Park. The results support that the two-stage contingent valuation method could effectively evade uncertainty with a “willingness to pay” decision making under bounded rationality, and factually reflect the real WTP. The results show that: (1) the average willingness to pay (truncated) of each household in Wuyishan National Park is CNY 609 (USD 93.90), which is similar to the actual average tourism expenditure of each household. (2) The cultural worldviews and perceived restorative environment have significant impacts on willingness to pay. (3) Comparing the preservation value of Wuyishan National Park with the actual financial input plays a positive role in manifesting the importance of Wuyishan National Park and attracting more financial input. The preservation value of Wuyishan National Park in the key market is about six times that of the basic market and one-third of that in the national market, which provides a theoretical basis for selecting the key tourism development market of Wuyishan National Park. (4) Those respondents believe that more funds should be put into protecting the national parks for their sustainable existence and bequeathing to future generations, which shows that the construction of the national park system is significant in improving natural values. This study attempted to provide theoretical support for improving non-market value and sustainable development of national parks.

scholarly journals Penentuan Nilai Ekonomi Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai Dengan Metode Contingen Valuation Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Al Madaidy ◽  
Iwan Juwana
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
National Parks ◽  
National Park ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Travel Cost ◽  
Travel Cost Method ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Valuation Method

ABSTRAKTaman Nasional Gunung Ciremai (TNGC) di Jawa Barat merupakan kawasan konservasi dan salah satu wisata alam di Indonesia. Pengelolaan Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai (TNGC) Jalur Pendakian Apuy dikelola oleh Mitra Pariwisata Gunung Ciremai (MPGC) Argamukti dan didampingi oleh Seksi Pengelola Taman Nasional II (SPTN II) resort Argalingga. Menjadi destinasi pendakian gunung oleh wisatawan menimbulkan permasalahan tersendiri bagi TNGC sebagai sebuah kawasan hutan. Permasalahan yang timbul antara lain adalah sampah yang dibawa oleh pengunjung taman nasional yang tidak terkelola dengan baik. Selain itu, keterbatasan pengetahuan dan keterbatasan dana yang dihadapi oleh pengelola menambah pelik permasalahan persampahan di area wisata ini. Salah satu alasan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah belum adanya penelitian mengenai Willingness to pay (WTP) untuk pengelolaan persampahan di Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai. Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menentukan nilai WTP dan nilai tersebut nantinya dijadikan sebagai informasi awal biaya untuk pengelolaan persampahan di Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa rataan WTP responden wisatawan berdasarkan CVM adalah sebesar Rp. 13.646,- atau Rp. 200.996.776 /tahun.Kata kunci: Willingness to Pay, Travel Cost Method, Contingent Valuation Method, Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai. ABSTRACTMount Ciremai National Park (TNGC) in West Java is a conservation area and one of nature tourism in Indonesia. The Apuy Track in Mount Ciremai National Park are managed by Argamukti’sCiremai Mountain Ascent Community (MPGC) and accompanied by Section II of The National Park Management (STPN II) Argalingga resort. Being a mountain climbing destination raises its own problems for TNGC as a forest. The problems that arise include visitors wastes in national parks are not properly managed. Furthermore, limited knowledge and funds which is faced by the management are increasing the waste problems in this tourism area. One of the reason of this study is the research on Willingness to Pay (WTP) for solid waste management still rare in Mount Ciremai National Park. Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) are used to determine the WTP value and it will be used as first information for waste management costs in Mount Ciremai National Park. The results of this research shown that the average WTP of tourist respondents based on CVM is Rp. 13.646,- or Rp. 200.996.776,- /year.Keywords: Willingness to Pay, Travel Cost Method, Contingent Valuation Method, Mount Ciremai National Park.

scholarly journals Visitor’s Willingness to Pay for National Park Entrance Fees in China: Evidence from a Contingent Valuation Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13410
Author(s):  
Lin Song ◽  
Yi Xue ◽  
Yaqiong Jing ◽  
Jincan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
National Parks ◽  
National Park ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Commercial Exploitation ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
The Mean ◽  
National Park System

China has been making efforts in nature conservation by developing a new national park system. Setting a fee-based entrance policy for the newly established national parks can be challenging without information on visitors’ willingness to pay (WTP). Thus, this study aims to evaluate visitors’ WTP entrance fees with a dataset of 1215 visitors collected in China’s planned Qinling National Park (QNP). Using the double bounded dichotomous choice format of the contingent valuation method, we obtained the mean WTP for the entrance fee of QNP of 200 yuan. Visitors’ demand becomes relatively inelastic at the recommended entrance fee of 160 yuan when the expected ticket revenue will reach its maximum of 13.8 billion yuan. Our study also indicates that visitors’ WTP is significantly influenced by their gender difference, education level, income, number of trips to natural attractions, duration of stay, the intention of a future visit, and concern about commercial exploitation. Our empirical study provides insights into developing effective pricing policies and appropriate marketing strategies for China’s new national park system.

scholarly journals Kajian Pengembangan Ekowisata Bahari Sebagai Mata Pencaharian Alternatif Bagi Masyarakat Tulamben dan Amed Kabupaten Karangasem Propinsi Bali

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
I Gede Made Subagiana ◽  
Sagung Mas Suryaniadi ◽  
Ni Luh Made Wijayati
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Willingness To Accept ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Alternative Livelihood ◽  
Marine Ecotourism

Developing marine eco-tourism as an alternative source of livelihood. To accelerate poverty alleviation in Karangasem regency, where 6.88% of the population of 27,800 people are classified as poor , various efforts have been made by the Regional Government such as developing marine eco-tourism in Tulamben Village, Kubu Sub-district and Amed Village, Abang District of Karangasem Regency.   Developing of marine eco-tourism resulted in a shift in livelihood patterns of the population from the agricultural sector to the tourism industry sector. The problem in this research is "Is Marine Eco-tourism Development feasible to be an alternative livelihood for Tulamben and Amed people of Karangasem Regency?" The research objectives are to assess whether marine eco-tourism development is a viable alternative livelihood for Tulamben and Amed communities. The method used is the Contingent Valuation Method: Willingness to Accept (WTA), Willingness to Pay (WTP) and Economic Potential Analysis and SWOT analysis. Result: the Contingent Valuation Method shows WTP value of Rp.176.500 higher than WTA value of Rp.154.500. Analysis of Economic Potential, from analysis of the economic potential of Marine Ecotourism, can create value Rp.4.728.964.500 from every tourist visit to an object. From the above two analyses, it can be concluded that Marine Ecotourism is very feasible as an alternative livelihood. To complement the analysis of marine eco-tourism development strategy with SWOT, it can be recommended as follows:• Improving cooperation with domestic and foreign travel agents• Providing an information center related to Marine Ecotourism activities.• Increasing safety insurance for tourists• Improving the quality of human resources, through on-going training.  Pengembangan Ekowisata Bahari sebagai Mata pencahariaan alternatif. Untuk mempercepat pengentasan kemiskinan di Kabupaten Karangasem, dimana 6,88% dari jumlah penduduknya tergolong miskin. Menyadari akan hal ini berbagai upaya telah dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Daerah diantaranya adalah Pengembangan Ekowisata Bahari di Desa Tulamben, Kecamatan Kubu dan Desa Amed Kecamatan Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem. Dengan berkembangnya Ekowisata Bahari mengakibatkan adanya pergeseran pola mata pencaharian penduduk dari sektor pertanian ke sektor industri pariwisata. Yang menjadi masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah Apakah Pengembangan Ekowisata Bahari layak untuk dijadikan mata pencaharian Alternatf bagi Masyarakat Tulamben dan Amed Kabupaten Karangasem? Tujuan Penelitian: Untuk mengkaji apakah Pengembangan Ekowisata Bahari layak dijadikan sebagai mata pencaharian alternatif bagi masyarakat Tulamben dan Amed. Metode Penelitian. Metode yang digunakan adalah Metode Kontingen (Contingen Valuation Method): Willingness to Accept (WTA), Willingness to Pay (WTP).dan analisis Potensi Ekonomi serta analisis SWOT. Hasil kajian menunjukkan nilai WTP lebih tinggi dari nilai WTA berarti Ekowisata Bahari layak sebagai mata pencaharian alternatif.  

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