In the Malacca Straits, coastal tourism is a major industry. This study shows the costs and benefits of management actions for resource preservation and pollution prevention, particularly those which affect tourism. The economic analysis shows positive net returns for coral reef protection and beach zone programs.
Original Title
Benefit-Cost Analysis of Tourism Development and Sustainability in the Malacca Straits
In the Malacca Straits, coastal tourism is a major industry. This study shows the costs and benefits of management actions for resource preservation and pollution prevention, particularly those which affect tourism. The economic analysis shows positive net returns for coral reef protection and beach zone programs.
In the Malacca Straits, coastal tourism is a major industry. This study shows the costs and benefits of management actions for resource preservation and pollution prevention, particularly those which affect tourism. The economic analysis shows positive net returns for coral reef protection and beach zone programs.