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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
adj [ˈiːkəʊˌtʊərɪzəm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) tourism which is designed to contribute to the protection of the environment or at least minimize damage to it, often involving travel to areas of natural interest in developing countries or participation in environmental projects
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"


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Group planners looking for unique events might consider the Night Discovery Tour that allows participants a glimpse of nocturnal critters through night vision goggles, the Hummer H2 desert tour, a celebrity tour that showcases homes of the stars, or the Desert Adventures Jeep Ecotours, which transport your group to an old Indian Village for a special dinner.
In fact, this book is useful reading for those who may not have the background, time, or resources to join an expedition, but who simply enjoy wilderness experiences or ecotours for recreational purposes.
I'm hoping it doesn't get so much of a boost that it's not going to be a wilderness experience anymore," says Linda Bassett, an Anchorage resident who works alongside Von Wichman in providing ecotours through Seattle-based Wildland Adventures.
 
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