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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This makes way for ecotourism, carbon offsets, and supposed conservationist efforts that work toward the goal set by global leaders to conserve 30 percent of the planet’s surface by 2030.
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Longreads, 12 Apr. 2024
Roughly half of the delta's workforce work in ecotourism.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
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Longreads, 12 Apr. 2024
Roughly half of the delta's workforce work in ecotourism.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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