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
ecotour
ˈē-kō-ˌtu̇r
noun ˈe-kō-
ecotourist
ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ist
noun ˌe-kō-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web All of which added to Wright’s skepticism when a Malagasy woman, hoping to break into the ecotourism business, said in 2016 that a desert area in south central Madagascar might be of interest to visitors. 
Dyan Machan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 From the fynbos of coastal South Africa to the lush jungles of Borneo, there’s no shortage of fascinating monkey species thriving across the globe—and these furry primates have been serving as a major draw for ecotourism for years on end. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 18 May 2022 The World Wildlife Fund has become involved in ecotourism projects in Nepal, added Henley. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 31 July 2022 Overall, ecotourism is responsible for $1 billion in annual revenue and more than 20,000 jobs in Belize. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 May 2022 The film highlights the business interests of Palawan Governer Jose Alvarez to develop the island’s land for palm oil, mining, and real estate including ecotourism. Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 21 June 2022 Hawaiʻi is renowned for its towering volcanoes and picturesque beaches, but for ecotourism aficionados, the rich biodiversity of the archipelago is one of its most enticing qualities. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 26 May 2022 The government says the park will serve as a key site for ecotourism and research. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2022 In Maui, PacWhale Eco-Adventures, an ecotourism outfit run by the PWF, started placing them at the Ocean Store at Maalaea and Lahaina, as well as at the Maui Brewing Company, Kohola Brewery, and farm-to-table restaurant Moku Roots. Rachel Ng, Outside Online, 27 Apr. 2022 See More
Dyan Machan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 From the fynbos of coastal South Africa to the lush jungles of Borneo, there’s no shortage of fascinating monkey species thriving across the globe—and these furry primates have been serving as a major draw for ecotourism for years on end. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 18 May 2022 The World Wildlife Fund has become involved in ecotourism projects in Nepal, added Henley. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 31 July 2022 Overall, ecotourism is responsible for $1 billion in annual revenue and more than 20,000 jobs in Belize. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 May 2022 The film highlights the business interests of Palawan Governer Jose Alvarez to develop the island’s land for palm oil, mining, and real estate including ecotourism. Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 21 June 2022 Hawaiʻi is renowned for its towering volcanoes and picturesque beaches, but for ecotourism aficionados, the rich biodiversity of the archipelago is one of its most enticing qualities. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 26 May 2022 The government says the park will serve as a key site for ecotourism and research. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2022 In Maui, PacWhale Eco-Adventures, an ecotourism outfit run by the PWF, started placing them at the Ocean Store at Maalaea and Lahaina, as well as at the Maui Brewing Company, Kohola Brewery, and farm-to-table restaurant Moku Roots. Rachel Ng, Outside Online, 27 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above