Spatio-temporal mapping of ecotourism activities in Buleleng conservation zone: A methodological review

In Bali, economic benefits from tourism in 2017 is IDR 50,241.07 billion and unfortunately still dominated by districts in the south and the east of Bali, e.g., Badung, Denpasar, and Karangasem. Better coastal environment conditions in Buleleng District, environmental problems related to water quality and domestic waste management in the south and the east of Bali, as well as Buleleng new airport planning in 2025, will undoubtedly be a turning point to economic competitiveness in this area. This review represents brief information of the methodology that can be used to identify and to map ecotourism activities spatially and temporally. With this review, the purpose is to give information and solution related to several methodologies, which can be used to address constraints that can lead to inappropriate expectation concerning the outcomes of the study of spatio-temporal mapping of ecotourism activities. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.