Enhancing Regional Tourism Development in the Protected Areas Using the Total Economic Value Approach

This research aims to boost tourism development in natural protected areas through the classification of hiking trails based on biodiversity ecosystem services values. The Total Economic Value (TEV) approach was used as main method estimate monetary value various resources Abu Qubies Syrian area. Five were identified order be classified economic their resources. study findings highlighted importance enhancing activities, especially natural-based ones. Additionally, this most economically valuable reserve, thus providing a supporting tool for decision-makers regarding areas. presents conservation perspective without ignoring physical that can help governments boosting local communities well national, regional and economies.