Ecotourism vs. Tourism

Ecotourismnoun

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

Ecotourismnoun

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

Ecotourism

Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving 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.

Tourismnoun

The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.

Tourismnoun

The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.

Tourismnoun

Collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark.

Tourismnoun

(figurative) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

Tourismnoun

the business of providing services to tourists;

Tourismnoun

the commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest

Tourism

Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go , as people .