Dimension 1: conservation of natura

Dimension 1: conservation of natural resources
Ecotourism development should contribute to the conservation of natural ecosystems (Honey, 1999; Wallace, 1996).
Ecotourism development should encourage local communities to build the partnership for protected area conservation (Wight, 1994).
Ecotourism development should provide education programs for local communities to learn and raise their awareness of their natural heritage(Honey, 1999; Wallace, 1996; Wight, 1994).Dimension 2: preservation of cultural tradition
Ecotourism development should ensure that the economic benefits to local people should complement rather than overwhelm or replace traditionalpractices (Cooke, 1982; Wallace, 1996).
Ecotourism development should provide education programs for local communities to learn and raise their awareness of their cultural heritage(Wight, 1994).Dimension 3: sustainable community development
Ecotourism development should be operated in an environmentally and socially responsible manner so that negative environmental and socio-culturalimpacts could be minimized. (Cooke, 1982; Honey, 1999; Wallace, 1996; Wight, 1994).
Ecotourism development should provide long-term environmental, socio-cultural, and economic benefits to the protected area as well as the nearbycommunities (Honey, 1999; Wight, 1994).Dimension 4: participation in ecotourism planning and management
The promotion of local attractions should be subject to residents’ endorsement (Cooke, 1982; Wallace, 1996).
Ecotourism development should promote communication and interaction between all the interested groups including local residents, tourists, protectedarea managers, government, NGOs, tour operators, and scientists, both before and during operations (Sproule & Suhandi, 1998; Wight, 1994).
Ecotourism development should maximize local participation (Cooke, 1982; Sproule & Suhandi, 1998; Wallace, 1996)