Articles tagged ‘Ecotourism’
Marine Tourism in Indonesia
By Barrie | February 8th, 2008 |
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In a country of thousands of islands the prosperity and development that could be gained from marine tourism is boundless. Ecotourism has steadily been growing and it is up to the government to establish developments made to attract tourists but have a negative impact on the environment.
Lore Lindu National Park Okay for Ecotourism: Sulawesi
By Barrie | February 2nd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Central Sulawesi, the once-restive province of sectarian conflict in Poso, has great potential to be developed as the country’s newest attraction in ecotourism. Its sizable marine and forest reserves have yet to be promoted overseas to tourists and investors. Besides Togean Island in Tojo Una-Una regency, Lake Poso in Poso regency, megalith sites in Poso [...]
Bird Watching and National Parks the Ecotourism Drawcard
By Barrie | January 20th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Bird watching has become an exciting ecotourism activity in Sebangau National Park, Central Kalimantan, with 106 bird species recorded in the 568,700-hectare forest conservation area. Binoculars and a bird guidebook are all that are required to enjoy the wild birds within or on the fringes of the forest, while the morning and afternoon are the [...]
Becoming a ‘Greener’ Traveler
By Barrie | November 7th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Next month much world attention will focus on Bali as representatives of national governments from around the world gather there for a climate-change summit which, it can only be hoped, will result in substantive new treaties (that will also be implemented) to address the increasing woes the world is facing from changes occurring to our [...]
Ecotourism in Kalimantan
By Barrie | May 23rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Ecotourism is the tourism of the future and is viewed by so many travellers as the way to travel. Award winning journalist, Duncan Graham of Indonesia Now, recently visited Kalimantan and explored the immense opportunities for ecotourism on the island.
Ecotourism to Save Ciliwung River: Jakarta, West Java
By Barrie | April 18th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The Jakarta administration has stepped up its efforts to improve the water quality of the Ciliwung River, which passes along the capital, as much-anticipated cooperation with neighboring cities to mend the river has been ineffective.The administration is currently attempting to develop eco-tourism in the Ciliwung’s upstream riverbank areas from Kelapa Dua in East Jakarta [...]
Sarinbuana Eco-Lodge: Central Bali
By Barrie | February 25th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Located on the slopes of Mount Batukaru in Central Bali, this Mountain Eco Lodge is a haven for nature lovers and only a two hour from Kuta. The lodge has spectacular views of southern Bali and Mount Batukaru.
Dive Komodo: Flores, East Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | February 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Some of the best diving in the world can be found across the Indonesian archipelago. The crystal clear waters affords superb views of pristine coral and stunning fish, some not seen in waters in the other parts of the world.
Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge: Flores, East Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | February 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Eco-tourism is the way of the future in tourism alongside alternative tourism. In Indonesia there are several eco lodges and an excellent one is the Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge.
