„Marginally suitable for ecotourism but suitable for tourism development‟ category
involves areas with low sensitivity and available for exploitation. These areas are
validating for usage, and they are both of the areas that already have a concession and
concession requesting process. Therefore, the S3 areas which are suitable for tourism
development generally can be control and promote tourism services and the use of
natural resources. Still, development should be conducted in an appropriate manner for
ecotourism with respect to minimizing development impact. The most appropriate areas
are mainly located in urban area. These areas could provide ecotourism services which
take into account the condition of the natural environment, local society and culture.
Therefore, these areas can accommodate physical structure to support ecotourism
activities such as green hotels, eco-lodge, restaurants and public convenience facilities.
These will increase opportunities for local people and communities to participate in
ecotourism and will help to distribute income to them.