Evaluating tourist importance-performance and support for development in Komodo National Park

Q2 Environmental Science

Environmental Challenges Pub Date : 2025-07-13 DOI:10.1016/j.envc.2025.101229

Ari Rahman , Evi Siti Sofiyah , Imelda Masni Juniaty Sianipar , Amalia Edwisafira , Sapta Suhardono , Chun-Hung Lee , Van Viet Nguyen , I Wayan Koko Suryawan

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This study investigates tourist support for the proposed Jurassic Park development in Komodo National Park, focusing on how various factors such as environmental beliefs, sustainable practices, and visitor experiences influence their perspectives. Using a structured survey administered to 600 domestic and international tourists, this research employs Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) to identify discrepancies between tourist expectations and perceptions of current park management. Further, Probit and Logit regression models analyze the determinants influencing tourists' support for the development. The findings reveal significant concerns about carrying capacity and environmental impacts, with a strong preference for sustainable development practices among visitors. The study highlights the need for park management to align development strategies with environmental conservation and visitor satisfaction to foster support for future projects. Recommendations include implementing controlled access systems, enhancing visitor education programs, and improving infrastructure with sustainable practices.

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评价旅游重要性——科莫多国家公园的发展表现和支持

本研究调查了游客对科莫多国家公园侏罗纪公园开发计划的支持，重点关注环境信念、可持续实践和游客体验等各种因素如何影响他们的观点。通过对600名国内外游客进行结构化调查，本研究采用重要性绩效分析（IPA）来确定游客期望与当前公园管理认知之间的差异。通过Probit和Logit回归模型分析了游客支持开发的影响因素。调查结果显示，游客对承载力和环境影响非常关注，并强烈倾向于可持续发展实践。该研究强调，公园管理部门需要将发展策略与环境保护和游客满意度结合起来，以促进对未来项目的支持。建议包括实施控制访问系统，加强游客教育计划，并以可持续的做法改善基础设施。

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