Indonesia`s ecotourism needs serious management, expert says

Indonesia`s ecotourism should be promoted frequently and sustainably as in principle the Japanese public and other foreign tourists sufficiently knew Indonesia but they did not know much about its ecotourism except those in Bali and Yogyakarta, he said.
The promotions should also cover other interesting places like local cultural and natural tourist sites as well as other supporting facilities, he said.
Takanashi also said broad and various promotion activities at new locations in Indonesia could give new information to foreign tourists and local people.
Paticipants in the International Ecotourism Business Forum in Wosobo on December 2 were concerned over the concept of Indonesia`s ecotourism which tended to meet local people`s tastes.
Marketing Director General of the Tourism Ministry, Thamrin Bachri, said ecotourism development should be related to nature conservation and the `taste` of foreign tourists.
"Not only should foreign tourists be served but also directly involved in natural conservation activities," he said.