Synonyms for

Tourism

Verb / ˈtʊˌrɪzʌm / Another word for tourism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tourism is the activity of traveling to a place for pleasure or for business.

Synonyms & similar words

touristry travel sightseeing journey exploration adventure excursion visit holiday vacation getaway pilgrimage jaunt outing trip voyage expedition trek ramble roaming wandering

Synonyms by register

Formal

travel voyaging excursionism sojourning

Informal

tripping going away sightseeing jet-setting

Literary

pilgrimage wandering sojourn

Antonyms

seclusion isolation monotony staycation homebody rootedness

Common collocations

  • mass tourism
  • eco-tourism
  • sustainable tourism
  • medical tourism
  • religious tourism
  • adventure tourism
  • cultural tourism
  • business tourism

Word family

noun tourism
verb tour
adjective touristic
adverb touristically

Usage note

Tourism refers to the activity of traveling to a place for pleasure or interest, especially for holidays. It is often used in the context of the travel industry.

Example sentences

  1. Tourism is a major industry in many countries around the world.
  2. My family and I went on a tourism trip to Europe last summer.
  3. The local economy relies heavily on tourism for income.
  4. I studied tourism in college because I love to travel.
  5. The city offers many different tourism activities for visitors.

Quotes

  • 'Tourism is the spice of life.' - Mathias Stinnes
  • 'Tourism, human circulation considered as consumption is fundamentally nothing more than the leisure of going to see what has become banal.' - Guy Debord
  • 'Tourism is a vital part of the economy. It creates jobs and economic development.' - Maria Cantwell

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