Definitions for ecotourism
ˌɛk oʊˈtʊər ɪz əm, ˈi koʊ-eco·tourism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ecotourismnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. ecotourismnoun

   Responsible travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy

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1. Ecotourism

   Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial mass tourism. It means responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people. Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s, ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavor by environmentalists, so that future generations may experience destinations relatively untouched by human intervention. Several university programs use this description as the working definition of ecotourism.Generally, ecotourism deals with interaction with biotic components of the natural environments. Ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability. Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists an insight into the impact of human beings on the environment and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats. Responsible ecotourism programs include those that minimize the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment and enhance the cultural integrity of local people. Therefore, in addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, an integral part of ecotourism is the promotion of recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for local communities. For these reasons, ecotourism often appeals to advocates of environmental and social responsibility. Many consider the term "ecotourism", like "sustainable tourism", an oxymoron. Like most forms of tourism, ecotourism generally depends on air transportation, which contributes to global climate change. Additionally, "the overall effect of sustainable tourism is negative where like ecotourism philanthropic aspirations mask hard-nosed immediate self-interest."

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1. ecotourism

   Ecotourism is a form of sustainable tourism that involves responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the environment, sustains the wellbeing of the local people, and involves interpretation and education. It is aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of tourism and often involves travel to delicate, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas. Its purpose is to educate the traveler, provide funds for ecological conservation, directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, and foster respect for different cultures and human rights.

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1. Ecotourism

   Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial tourism. Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavour by environmentalists, so that future generations may experience destinations relatively untouched by human intervention. Several university programs use this description as the working definition of ecotourism. Generally, ecotourism deals with living parts of the natural environments. Ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability. Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists insight into the impact of human beings on the environment, and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats.

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1. ecotourism

   All nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in natural areas. (World Tourism Organization)

   
   

   Submitted by Greying_Geezer on April 24, 2023  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ecotourism in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of ecotourism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ecotourism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ecotourism
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecotourism
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ecotourism