tourism

IPA: tˈʊrɪzʌm

The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
(figurative) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

Examples of "tourism" in Sentences

My wife has a degree in tourism from the Toluca University.
"What we need now is tourism and everybody knows that tourism starts with one hotel.
The hope that the devaluation of the pound will lead to a boost in tourism is somewhat undermined by our failure to draw attention to our country.
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