tourism
n. uncountable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈtʊˌɹɪzəm// UK //tˈɔːɹɪzəm// tourism
n. the activity of traveling to a place for fun or to learn about it. It also refers to the business of providing hotels, tours, and food for people on vacation.
n. the commercial organisation and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest. Often used to describe the industry that supports travelers or the practice of traveling for recreation.
The city relies on tourism to support local shops.
International tourism has grown significantly as flights have become more affordable for the average family.
While mass tourism provides essential revenue for the island's economy, it also places considerable strain on the fragile coastal ecosystem and local infrastructure.
From tour + -ism.