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

The rise in bands performing longer residences at fewer venues has led to an increase in "gig tourism", says Reilly.

From BBC

A war would ruin the business climate, hitting airlines, tourism, and plans to build data centers in partnerships with U.S. technology companies.

From Barron's

A war would ruin the business climate, hitting airlines, tourism, and plans to build data centers in partnerships with U.S. technology companies.

From Barron's

"Global Warning", a play on words about global warming, is divided into five sections spanning Parr's interests in leisure, consumption, tourism, animals, and technology.

From Barron's

"Government agencies for sport and tourism are seeking to promote 'martial arts tourism', not only sumo, but also kendo and karate," he said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• travel