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

Examples of ecotourism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Though Russian and Chinese tourists have long dominated the market, more Americans are making the trek to the Maldives as interest in ecotourism grows, Thaufeeq said. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ecotourism 

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Word History

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 31 Oct. 2024.

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