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ecotourism

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e·co·tour·ism  (k-trzm, k-)
n.
Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment.
eco·tourist adj. & n.
ecotourism
Noun
tourism designed to contribute to the protection of the environment or at least minimize damage to it
ecotourist n
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Noun1.ecotourism - tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature
tourism, touristry - the business of providing services to tourists; "Tourism is a major business in Bermuda"
Translations
ecotourism [ˈiːkəuˈtuərɪzm] n → Ökotourismus m


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I was extremely disappointed to read the definition of ecotourism as being "the practice of visiting sites where exotic landscapes and rare animals are the main attractions" ("Good Gone Wild," SN: 9/30/06, p.
You call that tourism? by Levalley, Ron / Science News
Not to he mistaken with adventure travel, which puts more emphasis on the adrenaline rush, ecotourism aims to give travelers a responsible peek at places off the beaten path.
Top ten rules of eco-travel: how to make a difference when you go by Anderson, Rachel / E
Some countries that have developed ecotourism are Brazil, Indonesia.
Hanging in the balance: conserving biodiversity by Srivastava, Paritosh / UN Chronicle
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