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dc.contributor.author Krug, Wolf
dc.contributor.author Suich, Helen
dc.contributor.author Haimbodi, Ndeutalala
dc.date.accessioned 2026-02-11T07:49:23Z
dc.date.available 2026-02-11T07:49:23Z
dc.date.issued 2004
dc.identifier.uri https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/21815
dc.description This paper introduces Namibian park managers and policymakers to the principles of park‑pricing economics and demonstrates how pricing strategies can be used to maximise tourism revenue for biodiversity conservation. Drawing on surveys conducted at Etosha National Park and Sossusvlei, the study shows that international tourists—particularly from Europe and the United States—are willing to pay significantly higher entry fees than currently charged. It outlines how pricing should balance economic efficiency, social equity, and ecological considerations, and recommends differentiated fees for domestic, regional, and international visitors, with international rates quoted in stable foreign currencies. The paper argues that improved pricing structures, coupled with stronger coordination between conservation authorities and accommodation providers, can enhance revenue generation and contribute to more sustainable park management in Namibia. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Namibia en_US
dc.subject Tourism economics en_US
dc.subject Etosha national park en_US
dc.subject Sossusvlei en_US
dc.subject Revenue maximisation en_US
dc.subject Fee differentiation en_US
dc.title Park pricing and economic efficiency in Namibia en_US
dc.type Working Paper en_US


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