Tourism industry has been gradually employed to empower the economic development of an area. Several critical success(CSF) factors should be covered while planning a tourism destination area (TDA). Critical success factors for TDA development include focal attractions, hospitality services of foods and lodging, supporting recreation activities, supplementary features and services, the friendly residents, access system, and integrating characteristics. As for the strategies for development, a thorough understanding about the local resources and organizations concerning tourism is needed at the very beginning. Then communication, coordination and integration among private firms, government, legislation representatives, and community should be followed to plan and activate for anything good for the TDA's development.