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

Akmaral Sapiyeva, Meirzhan Yessenov (), Aliya Aktymbayeva, Yeldar Nuruly, Mereke Sakypbek, Olesya Razdobudko and Zhanna Assipova
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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

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 19, 1-24

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.

Keywords: multiplier effect; national park; economic impact; tourism economics; Buiratau State National Nature Park; tourism of Kazakhstan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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