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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This makes way for ecotourism, carbon offsets, and supposed conservationist efforts that work toward the goal set by global leaders to conserve 30 percent of the planet’s surface by 2030.
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Longreads, 12 Apr. 2024
Roughly half of the delta's workforce work in ecotourism.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
These lands are collectively owned and managed by Indigenous groups, which earn income from ecotourism.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
Immerse Yourself in the Splendor of Isla Coiba Located in the westernmost reaches of the province, the massive Isla Coiba stands out as the crown jewel for Veraguas island ecotourism.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But Covid-19 lockdowns also presented scientists with a unique opportunity: a chance to study the effects of ecotourism on the park’s wildlife.
—Lydia Larsen, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
In 2019, a nonprofit group, the Foundation Conservation Carpathia, started the Forest of Immortal Stories, a project intended to protect the trees and promote ecotourism to the surrounding hamlet of Nucsoara.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2024
With only around 1,300 gray whales left, responsible practices of ecotourism are key to protect these giants.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The hotel's sustainability practices contribute to Tobago's growing reputation as an ecotourism hotspot.
—Dominic Kocur, theweek, 22 Jan. 2024
Longreads, 12 Apr. 2024
Roughly half of the delta's workforce work in ecotourism.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
These lands are collectively owned and managed by Indigenous groups, which earn income from ecotourism.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
Immerse Yourself in the Splendor of Isla Coiba Located in the westernmost reaches of the province, the massive Isla Coiba stands out as the crown jewel for Veraguas island ecotourism.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But Covid-19 lockdowns also presented scientists with a unique opportunity: a chance to study the effects of ecotourism on the park’s wildlife.
—Lydia Larsen, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
In 2019, a nonprofit group, the Foundation Conservation Carpathia, started the Forest of Immortal Stories, a project intended to protect the trees and promote ecotourism to the surrounding hamlet of Nucsoara.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2024
With only around 1,300 gray whales left, responsible practices of ecotourism are key to protect these giants.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The hotel's sustainability practices contribute to Tobago's growing reputation as an ecotourism hotspot.
—Dominic Kocur, theweek, 22 Jan. 2024
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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