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
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As with her earlier work, ecotourism will be a crucial component of conserving these feral swamplands and dry tropical forests at the heart of South America.
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The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Eco effort Eco efforts are part of the property’s DNA, dating back to Rockefeller’s original vision of turning Little Dix Bay into the BVI’s leading ecotourism resort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The new mission also re-centers recreation and ecotourism.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Some businesses have already embraced a more responsible approach to ecotourism.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Eco effort Eco efforts are part of the property’s DNA, dating back to Rockefeller’s original vision of turning Little Dix Bay into the BVI’s leading ecotourism resort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The new mission also re-centers recreation and ecotourism.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Some businesses have already embraced a more responsible approach to ecotourism.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ecotourism
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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