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Ecotourism: Ecologically sustainable tourism with a

primary focus on experiencing natural areas that foster

environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation

and conservation.

educational tour: tour designed around an educational

activity, such as studying art.

group tour: a pre-arranged, pre-paid travel program for

a group usually including all components. Also see

packaged tour.

guide: (1) a person qualified to conduct tours of

specific localities or attractions (many reliable guides

are licensed), (2) an airline, bus, railroad, or ship

manual of schedules and fares, usually printed

seasonally

guided tour: a local sightseeing trip conducted by a

guide

high season: the period of the year when

occupancy/usage of a hotel or attraction is normally the

highest. High usage invariably means higher prices for

rooms or admission. Also referred to as on-season or

peak season.

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