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adventure tourism

British  

noun

  1. tourism involving activities that are physically challenging

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In recent years, however, it has broadened its focus to extreme adventure tourism, with options for every level of experience, fitness and skill.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

“We work in adventure tourism, where there is always an associated risk,” said Miranda.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2023

However, the flight also comes as extreme or adventure tourism is increasingly scrutinized after the implosion of the OceanGate deep-sea exploration submersible, which killed all five passengers aboard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2023

Climb Malawi is among a growing number of international climbing organizations trying to leverage some of their countries’ basic natural resources — namely, rock cliffs and boulders, like those in Mulanje — for adventure tourism.

From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2022

Other steps include a relaxation of wage rules for skilled migrants in sectors such as care of the aged, construction and infrastructure, meat processing, seafood, and adventure tourism.

From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2022

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