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Hiking Trails Economic and Social Impact: The case of the Lebanon Mountain Trail

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Analysis reveals the Lebanon Mountain Trail significantly boosts sustainable tourism and local economies, suggesting effective policy interventions.

The lebanon mountain trail generates an annual economic value between 17 million USD and 34 million USD, enhancing local development.
The benefit-cost ratio of the lebanon mountain trail reaches 42.6 under conservative scenarios, indicating a strong return on investment.
Employing travel cost, contingent valuation, and cost-benefit analysis, the study systematically evaluates the trail's socio-economic contributions.
Implications underscore the need for sustainable management practices and strategic policies to maximize the trail's impact on local economies.

Arrage et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals the Lebanon Mountain Trail significantly boosts sustainable tourism and local economies, suggesting effective policy interventions.