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August 17, 2025International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

Economic Valuation of Biodiversity and Ecotourism in Monte Maria: Integrating Conservation and Sustainable Tourism Practices

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AMAngelica Angeles MacalaladBatangas State University LALeonna Marrien U. Asi ECEricson Esquibel CoraceroWestern Sydney University

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals a mean willingness to pay for conservation in a coastal pilgrimage site, suggesting effective funding mechanisms for sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection.

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A significant 89.78% of surveyed tourists indicated a willingness to pay for environmental fees, highlighting strong support for conservation efforts.
The estimated annual tourism value for Monte Maria and surrounding resorts is approximately PHP 63.75 million, emphasizing its economic importance.
Using a mixed-methods approach, the study incorporated both the Contingent Valuation Method and Travel Cost Method to assess economic value.
Recommendations for targeted education and transparent fund allocation aim to foster community involvement in conservation and ecotourism efforts.

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Macalalad et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a36dd20a429f79733309aa https://doi.org/10.14419/nqhks585

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals a mean willingness to pay for conservation in a coastal pilgrimage site, suggesting effective funding mechanisms for sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection.

Economic Valuation of Biodiversity and Ecotourism in Monte Maria: Integrating Conservation and Sustainable Tourism Practices

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Economic Valuation of Biodiversity and Ecotourism in Monte Maria: Integrating Conservation and Sustainable Tourism Practices

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