Ecotourism: meaning, definitions and examples

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ecotourism

 

[ หŒiหkoสŠหˆtสŠษ™rษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel sustainability

Ecotourism refers to responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of local people. This form of tourism aims to educate travelers about the importance of protecting ecosystems and biodiversity. It often focuses on minimizing the carbon footprint and supporting conservation efforts. Ecotourism seeks to promote sustainable practices that benefit both visitors and host communities while preserving natural landscapes.

Synonyms

green tourism, nature tourism, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism

Examples of usage

  • He is planning an ecotourism trip to the Amazon rainforest.
  • Ecotourism can provide financial support to local conservation projects.
  • Many travelers choose ecotourism to explore untouched natural environments.
  • Hotels and lodges that follow ecotourism principles are becoming increasingly popular.

Translations

Translations of the word "ecotourism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ecoturismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค•เฅ‹เคŸเฅ‚เคฐเคฟเคœเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร–kotourismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekowisata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบะพั‚ัƒั€ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekoturystyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ณใƒ„ใƒผใƒชใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcotourisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ecoturismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekoturizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—์ฝ”ํˆฌ์–ด๋ฆฌ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณูŠุงุญุฉ ุงู„ุจูŠุฆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekoturismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ekoturizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆ€ๆ—…ๆธธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ekoturizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vistunรกma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะพะปะพะณะธัะปั‹า› ั‚ัƒั€ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekoturizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ecoturismo

Etymology

The term 'ecotourism' was first used in the 1980s and gained prominence in the 1990s as a response to the growing demand for sustainable travel options. It emerged from the environmental movement, which emphasized the need to protect natural resources and promote responsible use of the Earth's ecosystems. As awareness of environmental issues increased, the tourism industry began to shift toward practices that harmonized travel with conservation efforts. Ecotourism encourages tourists to engage with nature and learn about conservation while visiting pristine natural areas. Over the years, it has evolved to encompass a variety of activities such as wildlife watching, hiking, and cultural exchanges with indigenous communities. The principles of ecotourism include minimizing environmental impact, respecting local cultures, and contributing economically to the communities that facilitate tourism.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,715, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.