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VALUING THE RECREATION AREAS OF TURKEY: A TRAVEL COST ANALYSIS USING COUNT DATA REGRESSION MODELS

Year 2022, Volume: 11 Issue: 1, 29 - 49, 31.01.2022

Abstract

ABSTRACT
This study aims to determine the economic value of 4 different recreational areas selected
to represent nature and culture tourism in Turkey (Mount Nemrut and Soumela Monastery to
represent culture tourism, Ayder Highland and Uzungöl Nature Park to represent nature
tourism). The data were obtained from questionnaires carried out with 341 visitors who visited
the aforementioned recreation areas in 2016. The Travel Cost Method (TCM) was used to create
the demand function for visiting and recreational utilities projected by using Poisson and
Negative Binomial (Negbin) models. The utility of the recreations per visit was determined as
500 TL. In the study, the consumer’s surplus per visitor was calculated as 600 TL for Mount
Nemrut, 750 TL for Soumela Monastery, 1100 TL for Ayder Highland and 700 TL for Uzungöl.

References

  • REFERENCES Aksoy, A., & Bilgiç, A. (2019). Determining The Factors Taking Role In Ski/Snowboard Preferences. Turar Turizm ve Araştırma Dergisi, 8(2), 42-55.
  • Armbrecht, J. (2014). Use value of cultural experiences: A comparison of contingent valuation and travel cost. Tourism Management, 42, 141–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2013.11.010
  • Beal, D. (1998). ‘A travel cost analysis of the value of Carnarvon Gorge National Park for recreational use’: reprise. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Vol. 42, pp. 267–268. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8489.00051

VALUING THE RECREATION AREAS OF TURKEY: A TRAVEL COST ANALYSIS USING COUNT DATA REGRESSION MODELS

Year 2022, Volume: 11 Issue: 1, 29 - 49, 31.01.2022

Abstract

ABSTRACT
This study aims to determine the economic value of 4 different recreational areas selected
to represent nature and culture tourism in Turkey (Mount Nemrut and Soumela Monastery to
represent culture tourism, Ayder Highland and Uzungöl Nature Park to represent nature
tourism). The data were obtained from questionnaires carried out with 341 visitors who visited
the aforementioned recreation areas in 2016. The Travel Cost Method (TCM) was used to create
the demand function for visiting and recreational utilities projected by using Poisson and
Negative Binomial (Negbin) models. The utility of the recreations per visit was determined as
500 TL. In the study, the consumer’s surplus per visitor was calculated as 600 TL for Mount
Nemrut, 750 TL for Soumela Monastery, 1100 TL for Ayder Highland and 700 TL for Uzungöl.

References

  • REFERENCES Aksoy, A., & Bilgiç, A. (2019). Determining The Factors Taking Role In Ski/Snowboard Preferences. Turar Turizm ve Araştırma Dergisi, 8(2), 42-55.
  • Armbrecht, J. (2014). Use value of cultural experiences: A comparison of contingent valuation and travel cost. Tourism Management, 42, 141–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2013.11.010
  • Beal, D. (1998). ‘A travel cost analysis of the value of Carnarvon Gorge National Park for recreational use’: reprise. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Vol. 42, pp. 267–268. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8489.00051
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Primary Language English
Subjects Tourism (Other)
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Adem Aksoy

Murat Külekçi This is me

Abdulbaki Bilgiç This is me

Publication Date January 31, 2022
Published in Issue Year 2022 Volume: 11 Issue: 1

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APA Aksoy, A., Külekçi, M., & Bilgiç, A. (2022). VALUING THE RECREATION AREAS OF TURKEY: A TRAVEL COST ANALYSIS USING COUNT DATA REGRESSION MODELS. Turar Turizm Ve Araştırma Dergisi, 11(1), 29-49.

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