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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Today, the birds’ presence both promotes ecotourism and emphasizes the importance of conserving ecosystems.
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Turner turned several of his properties into ecotourism destinations under the umbrella of Ted Turner Reserves.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
But since 2016 when Colombia's government signed a peace deal with the FARC, the largest left–wing guerrilla group, it's gotten safer to travel, and all those species of birds in untouched forests have become an important part of a growing ecotourism industry.
—Andy Court, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The country is launching a blue economy blueprint to harmonize policies toward aquaculture, renewable ocean energy, green shipping, and ecotourism.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Turner turned several of his properties into ecotourism destinations under the umbrella of Ted Turner Reserves.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
But since 2016 when Colombia's government signed a peace deal with the FARC, the largest left–wing guerrilla group, it's gotten safer to travel, and all those species of birds in untouched forests have become an important part of a growing ecotourism industry.
—Andy Court, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The country is launching a blue economy blueprint to harmonize policies toward aquaculture, renewable ocean energy, green shipping, and ecotourism.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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