benefits of ecotourism

The notion of ecotourism had been developed from time to time. In essence, the definition of ecotourism is a form of tourism that is responsible for the preservation of the area's natural (natural areas), economic benefits and preserve the cultural integrity of local communities.
The definition of ecotourism was first introduced by the organization of The Ecotourism Society (1990) as follows,''Ecotourism is a form of travel to natural areas that performed with the aim of conserving the environment and preserve the lives and welfare of local residents''. Later definitions were developed after the workshop and ecotourism symposium held in April 1995 PACT / WALHI and INDECON held in July 1996, resulting in a limitation on the notion of ecotourism is:''Ecotourism is an activity responsible travel in the region's natural or areas that are managed by a rule of nature where the goal other than to enjoy its beauty also involves elements of education, understanding and support of nature conservation efforts and increase revenues of local communities about tourism destination (DTW)'', (Sudarto, 1999).