ecotourism
noun
eco·tour·ism
ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm 
ˌe-kō-
: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact
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This winter, the hotel is offering unforgettable activities like private ecotourism safaris and helicopter island hopping adventures, as well as horseback promenades in the rainforest and humpback whale encounters.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
El Rosario remains a model of sustainable ecotourism.
—Outside Online, 2 Oct. 2024
The reserve is an important site for scientific research and conservation efforts, as well as ecotourism.
—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
Though Russian and Chinese tourists have long dominated the market, more Americans are making the trek to the Maldives as interest in ecotourism grows, Thaufeeq said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
El Rosario remains a model of sustainable ecotourism.
—Outside Online, 2 Oct. 2024
The reserve is an important site for scientific research and conservation efforts, as well as ecotourism.
—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
Though Russian and Chinese tourists have long dominated the market, more Americans are making the trek to the Maldives as interest in ecotourism grows, Thaufeeq said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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