tourism

American  

[toor-iz-uhm] / ˈtʊər ɪz əm /

noun

1. the activity or practice of touring, especially for pleasure.

2. the business or industry of providing information, accommodations, transportation, and other services to tourists.

3. the promotion of tourist travel, especially for commercial purposes.

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tourism British  

/ ˈtʊərɪzəm /

noun

1. tourist travel and the services connected with it, esp when regarded as an industry

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Etymology

Origin of tourism

First recorded in 1805–15; tour + -ism

Example Sentences

When I push, both Alex and his dad admit they don’t think she’s real, but they’re happy the myth exists because it’s good for tourism.

From Literature

The impoverished North has moved to revive inbound tourism to earn much-needed hard cash in the face of sanctions over its nuclear programmes, developing lavish coast and mountain resorts.

From Barron's

The service sector, which includes the vital tourism industry that represents around 13 percent of annual economic output, accounted for the bulk of the fall, alongside agriculture and industry, the statistics office said.

From Barron's

Thousands of trekkers visit Nepal every year for its stunning views of the Himalayas and routes lined with picturesque villages -- and emergency helicopter rescues are a critical part of the tourism industry.

From Barron's

It said the airline's strategy blocked or hindered purchases, or made them "economically or technically burdensome", particularly when flights were combined with services from other airlines or with tourism and insurance products.

From BBC

Related Words

• travel