tourism

Plural: tourisms

Noun

• the business of providing services to tourists
  • "Tourism is a major business in Bermuda"
• The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
• The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
• The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

Examples

• "Mass tourism damaged the beach."
• "Tourism brings a lot of tax revenue to the area."

Synonyms

touristry

Related Words

tourist