Volume 2 Issue 3 June 2004 Applied Research Note 2

Economic Impact of Nature Tourism: A Case Study

by Deepak Chhabra (University of Northern Iowa)

Abstract:
This study examines the economic impact of nature based tourism generated by Lake Berryessa upon the Napa County in California. Four dimensions of economic impact were analyzed: output, employee compensation, indirect business taxes, and employment. The results indicated that despite low multipliers, non-resident visitors generate an economic impact of $43.5 million.

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