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Assessing the Multiplier Effect of National Parks: A Case Study of Buiratau State National Nature Park in Kazakhstan

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  • Akmaral Sapiyeva

    (Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan)

  • Meirzhan Yessenov

    (Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan)

  • Aliya Aktymbayeva

    (Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan)

  • Yeldar Nuruly

    (Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan)

  • Mereke Sakypbek

    (Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan)

  • Olesya Razdobudko

    (Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan)

  • Zhanna Assipova

    (Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan)

Abstract

This study investigates the economic impact of tourism in Buiratau State National Nature Park (SNNP) by analyzing the direct, indirect, and induced effects of tourist spending through the multiplier effect. Using input–output (I-O) models and primary data from park administrators, local businesses, and national statistics, the research quantifies the economic contributions of tourism to the local economy. In 2023, total tourist spending in Buiratau SNNP amounted to 19,856,520 KZT (41,320.4 USD), generating an overall economic impact of 56,337,037 KZT (117,234.5 USD). The calculated tourist expenditure multiplier is 2.84, and the tourist income multiplier is 2.578. These findings demonstrate the amplification of tourist spending within the regional economy, highlighting the roles of direct revenues from tourist services and indirect benefits from related sectors. This study also explores sustainable tourism development, emphasizing investments in infrastructure and collaboration with local stakeholders. Recommendations include enhancing data collection methods, promoting sustainable tourism practices, and engaging local communities in planning processes. This research is particularly relevant for developing regions, including post-Soviet states, where national parks are centrally managed, providing a framework for optimizing tourism’s economic contributions while maintaining conservation goals.

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  • Akmaral Sapiyeva & Meirzhan Yessenov & Aliya Aktymbayeva & Yeldar Nuruly & Mereke Sakypbek & Olesya Razdobudko & Zhanna Assipova, 2024. "Assessing the Multiplier Effect of National Parks: A Case Study of Buiratau State National Nature Park in Kazakhstan," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-24, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:19:p:8407-:d:1487077
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