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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The local government in Hangzhou, where the show was filmed, gave the group $55 million to expand its operations and encourage ecotourism in the area.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The region has rivers, waterfalls, and different types of ecotourism experiences, such as picking strawberries, macadamias, and other symbols that are only seen in this region.
—Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 31 May 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand and tour operators now advertise adventure tourism, ecotourism, spiritual tourism, and LGBTQ+ tourism to meet prospective visitors’ niche interests.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 17 June 2024
The country is also expanding ecotourism in 2024, introducing 26 new ecotourism areas this year.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 30 Jan. 2024
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The region has rivers, waterfalls, and different types of ecotourism experiences, such as picking strawberries, macadamias, and other symbols that are only seen in this region.
—Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 31 May 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand and tour operators now advertise adventure tourism, ecotourism, spiritual tourism, and LGBTQ+ tourism to meet prospective visitors’ niche interests.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 17 June 2024
The country is also expanding ecotourism in 2024, introducing 26 new ecotourism areas this year.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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