2.1.3 Development of Criteria and Indicator for Ecotourism Site
Based on the literature and past experience, seven key attributes are suggested as having applicability. Suitable elements and criteria of ecotourism should be:
1) Environmentally and socially responsible.
2) Focused on elements of the natural environment.
3) Managed in such a way as to have minimal environmental and social impacts.
4) Non-consumptive.
5) Capable of providing desired economic benefits to local residents.
6) Compatible with other resource uses in the area.
7) Appropriate in scale for conditions and environment.
In addition, the criteria and indicators for the sustainability of ecotourism should include the measurement of these socio-economic benefits as described by Boo (1990) and Lindberg (1991):