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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The team argues that these latest findings highlight the need for more careful regulation of shark-feeding ecotourism.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In the past, itineraries were usually two nights in Luang Prabang on top of Vietnam or Thailand, but now there’s potential to go to Laos for a week to 10 days and dive into the natural beauty and ecotourism opportunities that are easier to get to.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
As natural assets shrink due to growing human populations and deforestation, ecotourism leaders are seeking sustainable solutions that help landscapes thrive while benefiting local communities and wildlife.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
Ol Pejeta uses its land for both ecotourism and ranching, a mixed-use, holistic approach to conserving wilderness areas in East Africa.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In the past, itineraries were usually two nights in Luang Prabang on top of Vietnam or Thailand, but now there’s potential to go to Laos for a week to 10 days and dive into the natural beauty and ecotourism opportunities that are easier to get to.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
As natural assets shrink due to growing human populations and deforestation, ecotourism leaders are seeking sustainable solutions that help landscapes thrive while benefiting local communities and wildlife.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
Ol Pejeta uses its land for both ecotourism and ranching, a mixed-use, holistic approach to conserving wilderness areas in East Africa.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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