<![CDATA[This study aimed to describe the community development through ecotourism program. This study used a qualitative research method with case study approach, and using data analysis interactive model. The results showed that the background of the emergence of ecotourism programs is to look at the natural potential that can be used as travel, ecotourism gave the changes to their economic advancement. Ecotourism development stages starting from identification of empowering agents to exploit the potential of nature into ecotourism activities that can empower local communities. The principles that appear on ecotourism are: (1) natural-based, (2) ecological value, (3) an insight into the environment, (4) the benefits to the local community, (5) the appeal and visitor satisfaction.]]>
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