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Definition of Ecotourism
1. Noun. Tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature.
Definition of Ecotourism
1. Noun. Responsible travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ecotourism
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ecotourism
Literary usage of Ecotourism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biodiversity and the Management of the Madrean Archipelago: The Sky Islands edited by Leonard F. DeBano (1999)
"ecotourism is promoted as both a means to achieve community development and to
preserve natural environments. Our intent in this paper is to identify the ..."
2. Handbook Of Market Creation for Biodiversity: Issues in Implementation by OECD Staff (2004)
"ecotourism, or nature tourism, is just one component of the tourism industry.
At the global level it is estimated that between 4 and 35% of total tourism ..."
3. Adventure Guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by Peter Krahenbul (2003)
"Community-Based ecotourism There are several responsible community-based ecotourism
programs to choose from in this region, including groups from the Siona, ..."
4. Panama by Marc Rigole, Claude-Victor Langlois (2003)
"ecotourism Agencies Specializing in ecotourism Canada Voyages Delta 475 Avenue
du President-Kennedy, Montreal, QC, H3A 1J7 •0(514) 322-6500 In Panama Ancón ..."
5. Transcending Boundaries: Natural Resource Management from Summit to Sea edited by Rabel J. Burdge (2001)
"ecotourism has been widely promoted for its potential to sustainably finance both
... In developing countries, ecotourism can provide economic support to ..."