tourism

[toor-iz-uhm]

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.

tourism

/ ˈtʊərɪzəm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tourism¹

First recorded in 1805–15; tour + -ism

Example Sentences

Eleven of 12 economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had predicted another move lower in October, citing continued economic weakness amid higher U.S. tariffs and lackluster tourism—a key growth driver.

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“You’re going to a place where it just does not have tourism,” he said.

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Now, longevity companies are exploring investments in the state in a moonshot bid to make it a medical tourism hub.

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State officials in Kentucky also helped foster the industry’s growth by modifying the bourbon barrel tax regulations and modernizing tourism and retail laws.

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Aw doesn’t expect this to materially impact IHH’s earnings and remains positive on its diversified regional base, solid execution track record and earnings support from Singapore’s recovery and rising medical tourism in Malaysia.

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Related Words

• touristry 
• travel