Harmonizing Nature And Heritage: Assessing Tri Hita Karana-Inspired Turtle Ecotourism At Tcec Serangan, Bali
Wayan Agus Sudarma
Graduate Program in Tourism, Ganesha University of Education, Bali
Abstract
Ecotourism, a prominent trend in the tourism industry since the 1990s, not only provides an additional source of income, especially in developing countries, but is also recognized as a crucial tool for nature conservation. This paper explores the role of ecotourism in the Turtle Conservation and Education Center (TCEC), where it is thought to align with the local socio-cultural values, aiming to reduce conflicts between the local communities and business interests.
One essential aspect of evaluating ecotourism's success lies in the implementation standards and criteria used. Assessing the performance level can be achieved through an audit of the concept or criteria, conducted either on-site or off-site. This paper provides insights into the implementation of ecotourism in TCEC and how its performance is measured and assessed