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adventure tourism

British  

noun

  1. tourism involving activities that are physically challenging

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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

Modern adventure tourism ventures into uncharted territory ethically as well as geographically.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2023

The grim discovery, by a remotely operated vehicle scouring the sea bottom, also trained attention on high-risk, high-cost adventure tourism, raising questions about the safety protocols followed by companies that run such expeditions.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Climate change is making adventure tourism more challenging and sometimes riskier, travel industry bodies, tour operators and experts have told the BBC.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 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