Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment.
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- noun Responsible travel to natural areas supporting the
fauna ,flora , and localeconomy
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- noun tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature
Etymologies
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Examples
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When he decided to establish the camp, the term ecotourism didn't exist, but Selengut
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And the real motivation for ecotourism is in a room full of magic ...
Richard Bangs: Naked in Brazil Richard Bangs 2010
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Throughout the guide, Mader recommends tours and accommodations that actively support environmental protection, particularly at sites where ecotourism is linked to the well-being of the neighboring communities.
Mexico By the Book 1999
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Throughout the guide, Mader recommends tours and accommodations that actively support environmental protection, particularly at sites where ecotourism is linked to the well-being of the neighboring communities.
Mexico By the Book 1999
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Definitely, Michoacán is a piece of paradise transformed in ecotourism.
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Definitely, Michoacán is a piece of paradise transformed in ecotourism.
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Definitely, Michoacán is a piece of paradise transformed in ecotourism.
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Definitely, Michoacán is a piece of paradise transformed in ecotourism.
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Definitely, Michoacán is a piece of paradise transformed in ecotourism.
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The “green” incarnation of travel, called ecotourism, mandates that travelers minimize cultural, economic, and environmental impacts as much as possible to promote sustainability.
2008 September Michael Arrington 2005
chained_bear commented on the word ecotourism
Usage on wilderness.
September 17, 2008