ecotourism

noun

eco·​tour·​ism ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce ecotourism (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact
ecotourist noun

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The team argues that these latest findings highlight the need for more careful regulation of shark-feeding ecotourism. 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 See All Example Sentences for ecotourism

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ecotourism was in 1980

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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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