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ecotourism

American  
[ek-oh-toor-iz-uhm, ee-koh-] / ˌɛk oʊˈtʊər ɪz əm, ˌi koʊ- /

noun

  1. tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources, with minimal impact on the environment being a primary concern.


ecotourism British  
/ ˈiːkəʊˌtʊərɪzəm /

noun

  1. tourism that is designed to contribute to the protection of the environment or at least minimize damage to it, often involving travel to areas of natural interest in developing countries or participation in environmental projects

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of ecotourism

1985–90; eco- + tourism


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Assembly Bill 2494 aims to pivot state demonstration forests away from commercial logging toward ecotourism and Indigenous stewardship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

In 2015, he launched Ted Turner Reserves, which sells luxury ecotourism packages in New Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

This study's focus on scuba diving -- an important sector of the Southern California marine ecotourism industry -- is unique.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2023

“Conditions are not safe for ecotourism activities on the Explorers Glacier,” it read.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2023

The tourism sector is also   expanding, with the recent trends in ecotourism and whale watching.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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