英文摘要 |
This study corrected for sample selection bias and conducted Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) to analyze Sheding Nature Park visitors’ willingness to pay (WTP) for the eco-guided interpretation service and its related factors. The results showed that tourists are willing to pay NTD 105.24 per person for the guided interpretation. On average, tourists who have more children companions in need of care, have a background in forest/ecology/environment/ natural resources and related fields, are more satisfied with the tour, and are female have higher WTP for the guided interpretation. By contrast, tourists with more companions or who are living in China have lower WTP for the guided interpretation. This study suggests that if the Kenting National Park Management Office starts to charge for the eco-guided interpretation service, it would need to provide a variety of contents. Moreover, the local culture, along with the guided interpretation, needs to be integrated to increase the WTP for the guided tour of Sheding Nature Park. |