tourism
noun
tour·ism
ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm 
Examples of tourism in a Sentence
The city developed the riverfront to encourage tourism.
She has a job in tourism.
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Behind the scenes in North Carolina’s dining and tourism industry, something has turned up the dial on Michelin Guide chatter in recent weeks.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Ahram Online reported in October 2024 that Sherif Fathy, minister of tourism and antiquities and Alaa Farouk, minister of agriculture and land reclamation launched the first ever animal welfare program for horses, camels and pets at archaeological sites.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While Texas has seen its energy jobs plummet, Florida is facing issues in the hospitality and tourism industry.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The committee also brought together transit advocates with members of the city’s business and tourism community to get broader buy-in for a potential rail system, Parker said, adding that the group agreed on the need for a common sense approach to the city’s transportation needs.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Ahram Online reported in October 2024 that Sherif Fathy, minister of tourism and antiquities and Alaa Farouk, minister of agriculture and land reclamation launched the first ever animal welfare program for horses, camels and pets at archaeological sites.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While Texas has seen its energy jobs plummet, Florida is facing issues in the hospitality and tourism industry.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The committee also brought together transit advocates with members of the city’s business and tourism community to get broader buy-in for a potential rail system, Parker said, adding that the group agreed on the need for a common sense approach to the city’s transportation needs.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Tourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourism. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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tourism
noun
tour·ism
ˈtu̇(ə)r-ˌiz-əm
: the practice of traveling for pleasure or the business of encouraging and serving such traveling
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