Ecotourism, definition of

See Eco Tourism.

• Find out what it takes to be an ecotourist
  Vacations are an integral part of every person’s life. Following long seasons of hard work, it is well deserved to get away from busy schedules and enjoy nature. The tourism industry is fully built around the need for vacations. While tourism is good,...
• All-encompassing hotel in San Francisco is quality ecotourism
  San Francisco has long been a destination for those who enjoy natural wonders. The incredible bay and sandy beaches, the towering redwoods, the mountains, it all gives this city a look that no other place has. And now, finally, the Bay Area will have...
• Best places and practices for your next big cat tourism
  Big cats are stealthy, breathtakingly beautiful and often nocturnal. They’re notoriously hard for animal lovers to spot in the wild, even while they’re probably watching you. But according to the global wild cat conservation organization Panthera,...
• New survey examines sustainable travel and ecotourism
  Sustainability is a growing concern, and many folks will put in a little more work and pay a few more dollars to support greener businesses when traveling. So says travel reservation giant Booking.com after tallying results from a large international...
• See the beauty in Trkiye's plan for sustainable tourism
  Travelers often wonder if claims of ecotourism and sustainability are greenwashing. That’s why the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) developed the GSTC Criteria. The organization vets destinations, hotels and tour operators for sustainable...
• This eco-resort uses an ancient process for natural cooling
  Plans for the eco-resort Qanat Hotel place it on a coastal, semi-desert strip in southeast Iran. Notably, it’s located near an existing qanat, a feature that sets the foundation for the entire design of the building. [...]
• Unique turtle bungalow encourages ecotourism in Thailand
  Turtle Bay weaves Thailand's lush landscape with a quite literally green design, creating a cluster of cozy turtle shell-shaped structures. Inspired by the existing natural context of jungle trees, expansive lotus ponds and wild peacocks, a mixed-use...
• 'Tiger King' drama overshadows abuse of captive tigers in U.S.
  Netflix's wildly popular "Tiger King" documentary series has been progressively sweeping the nation since it first aired on March 20. As an outrageous, binge-worthy drama released when self-isolation and uncertainty were spreading around the world, the...
• Solar-powered Jao Camp offers eco-minded luxury in Botswanas Okavango Delta
  After nearly nine months of renovations, African luxury and sustainable safari operator Wilderness Safaris has reopened Jao Camp in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta...
• These resorts are working diligently at sea turtle conservation
  According to WWF, six out of seven of the world’s sea turtle species are threatened with extinction due largely in part to plastic pollution, climate change and poaching...