A2noun 1K

Tourism

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtʊərɪzəm//ˈtɔːrɪzəm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtʊrɪzəm/"]/

Meaning of Tourism

the business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure

In simple words: The activity of traveling to different places for pleasure.

Tourism in a sentence

• The area is heavily dependent on tourism.
• the **tourism industry**
• The tourism sector is expected to grow by 9.7 percent per annum.
• The town survives mainly through tourism.
• Tourism chiefs in York are drawing up plans to attract more people.
• With the expansion of air travel, tourism boomed.
• We hope that this investment will lead to increased tourism in the area.
• the world's first commercial space tourism operator

How to use Tourism

Commonly used when discussing travel and leisure. More appropriate in discussions about economy, culture, or travel guides. Avoid in very formal or technical contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'tour' and 'ism' as enjoying many tours.

Related words

Collocations with Tourism

• global
• international
• overseas
• boost
• encourage
• increase
• boom
• increase
• decline
• business
• operator
• industry
• through tourism
• a decline in tourism
• a downturn in tourism
• a drop in tourism

Synonyms for Tourism

• travel
• vacationing
• journey
• sightseeing
• exploration

Opposites of Tourism

• localism
• insularity

Common mistakes with Tourism

• Confused with 'travelling' as both are not interchangeable.
• Using plural 'tourisms' instead of singular.
• Using it in context where 'travelling' or 'vacation' would be more accurate.

Frequently asked questions about Tourism

What does Tourism mean?

The activity of traveling to different places for pleasure.

What is the definition of Tourism?

the business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure

How do you use Tourism in a sentence?

The area is heavily dependent on tourism.

Can you give another example of Tourism?

the **tourism industry**

What are synonyms for Tourism?

Common alternatives include travel, vacationing, journey, sightseeing, exploration.

What is the opposite of Tourism?

Opposite meanings include localism, insularity.

What words go with Tourism?

It commonly pairs with global, international, overseas, boost, encourage, increase, boom, increase, decline, business, operator, industry, through tourism, a decline in tourism, a downturn in tourism, a drop in tourism.

What are common mistakes when using Tourism?

Confused with 'travelling' as both are not interchangeable. Using plural 'tourisms' instead of singular. Using it in context where 'travelling' or 'vacation' would be more accurate.

How do you pronounce Tourism?

US: /["/ˈtʊrɪzəm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtʊərɪzəm//ˈtɔːrɪzəm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tourism?

Commonly used when discussing travel and leisure. More appropriate in discussions about economy, culture, or travel guides. Avoid in very formal or technical contexts.

What CEFR level is Tourism?

"Tourism" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.