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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Pioneers of the region’s ecotourism and conservation efforts, the outfit organizes guided four-day, three-night lodge-to-lodge hikes throughout the year.
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Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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