ecotourism

noun

eco·​tour·​ism ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce ecotourism (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact
ecotourist noun

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The global ecotourism market is expected to reach $823.4 billion by 2033. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 With Gere as its frontman, Sierra a Mar now coordinates with neighboring landowners to create one of the most ambitious ecotourism alliances in Latin America. Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025 The new White Desert Foundation builds upon this ecotourism legacy, while working within the company’s unique geographical limitations. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025 Clark, founder of her Casual Crabbing With Tia ecotourism venture, sounds as if she’s always known these things. Cynthia R. Greenlee, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ecotourism

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ecotourism was in 1980

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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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