noun · academic
ecotourism
UK/ˈiːkəʊˌtʊərɪz(ə)m/US/ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm/ECO·tour·ism
tourism that focuses on protecting nature and benefiting local communities
Examples
“Many travellers now choose ecotourism trips to see wildlife responsibly.”
“Ecotourism projects can provide income for local people while protecting habitats.”
“The island promotes ecotourism by limiting visitor numbers.”
Band 8 sentence
“I prefer ecotourism because it lets me experience pristine environments while contributing to conservation and local livelihoods.”
Collocations
- promote ecotourism
- ecotourism initiative
- sustainable ecotourism
Word family
Common mistakes
eco-tourism→ecotourism
environmental tourism→ecotourism
ecotourisms→ecotourism
Say it for a higher band
5tourism→6eco-tourism→7+ecotourism
Synonyms
sustainable tourism
Easily confused
sustainable tourism
“Sustainable tourism policies aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the travel industry.”
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