Definition

1. Noun:
   • Tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature: Ecotourism is a form of responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.

Usage

• Noun:
  • Ecotourism is promoted as a way to fund conservation efforts.
  • The country's economy benefits significantly from responsible ecotourism.
  • The core principle of ecotourism is minimizing the environmental impact of visitors.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The growth of ecotourism has helped protect the rainforest from deforestation.
  • We chose an ecotourism operator that supports local communities.
  • True ecotourism involves educating travelers about the local ecosystem.

Advanced Usage

• "Sustainable ecotourism": Ecotourism that is managed to ensure long-term ecological and economic viability.

  • The project's goal is to develop a model for sustainable ecotourism in the region.

• "Ecotourism destination": A location specifically developed or known for ecotourism activities.

  • The national park has become a premier ecotourism destination.

Variants and Related Words

• Ecotourist (n): A person who participates in ecotourism.

  • Ecotourists are often more interested in learning than in luxury.

• Ecotour (n): A trip or tour designed around ecotourism principles.

  • The company specializes in organizing ecotours to remote islands.

Synonyms

• Nature tourism: Travel for the purpose of enjoying undeveloped natural areas.
• Green tourism: Tourism that attempts to minimize its environmental impact.

Related Phrases

• "Community-based ecotourism": Ecotourism that is planned and managed primarily by the local community.

  • The village runs a successful community-based ecotourism program.

• "Ecotourism lodge": Accommodation built and operated with a focus on environmental sustainability.

  • We stayed at an ecotourism lodge powered entirely by solar energy.

Noun

1. tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature