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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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.
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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
While activities for visitors span from perusing local museums to exploring the brewery scene to paddling along the region’s rivers from the comfort of a kayak, one particularly fascinating ecotourism attraction can be found at Landsford Canal State Park.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Tourism is a huge part of the Costa Rican economy, ecotourism specifically, so everything is easy for international travelers.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
The country is also expanding ecotourism in 2024 introducing 26 new ecotourism areas this year.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 30 Jan. 2024
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
While activities for visitors span from perusing local museums to exploring the brewery scene to paddling along the region’s rivers from the comfort of a kayak, one particularly fascinating ecotourism attraction can be found at Landsford Canal State Park.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Tourism is a huge part of the Costa Rican economy, ecotourism specifically, so everything is easy for international travelers.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
The country is also expanding ecotourism in 2024 introducing 26 new ecotourism areas this year.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 30 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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