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
Examples of ecotourism in a Sentence
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You are transferred by boat to the trailhead for hiking excursions and accompanied by one local guide and the ecotourism counselor who can translate for you.
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Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2024
The Central American country is a hot spot for ecotourism and many of the best resorts serve as relaxing base camps for outdoor adventures.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
Brazilian reserve owner and environmentalist Roberto Klabin modeled Caiman’s safari experience after the ecotourism offerings in Sabi Sand Nature Reserve in South Africa.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024
After the mass exodus of textile mills, these villages leaned into ecotourism and embraced the river as a destination.
—Outside Online, 10 July 2024
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Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2024
The Central American country is a hot spot for ecotourism and many of the best resorts serve as relaxing base camps for outdoor adventures.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
Brazilian reserve owner and environmentalist Roberto Klabin modeled Caiman’s safari experience after the ecotourism offerings in Sabi Sand Nature Reserve in South Africa.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024
After the mass exodus of textile mills, these villages leaned into ecotourism and embraced the river as a destination.
—Outside Online, 10 July 2024
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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