MERUMUSKAN PRINSIP-PRINSIP DAN KRITERIA EKOWISATA DAERAH BALI

Abstract

Principles and criteria of ecotourism were set by running a workshop on ecotourism training
in Sanur, Bali, between September 3-5, 2002, involving participants from a wide range of
backgrounds: government, tourism industry, academics, and NGOs. The workshop was aimed to set
up the principles and criteria which is suitable for Bali. Principles of ecotourism as output of the
workshops are as follows: (1) Have a concern, commitment, and responsibility to conservation of
nature and culture; (2) Provide an interpretation which make tourists possible to enjoy nature and
foster their interest on conserving nature; (3) Continuously provide contribution to local community
as well as empowering local community; (4) Sensitive and respect to local socio-culture and local
religious tradition; (5) Abide to law or regulations; (6) Its development must be based on consultation
and approved by local community; (7) Continuously provide satisfaction to the costumers/tourists; (8)
Honestly and accurately marketed and promoted, so meets tourist’s expectation (responsible
marketing); (9) Apply harmonious and balanced management based on the Tri Hita Karana concept.
Criteria of ecotourism were then formulated based on those principles.