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tourism - 2 dictionary results

tour⋅ism

[toor-iz-uhm]
–noun
1. the activity or practice of touring, esp. for pleasure.
2. the business or industry of providing information, accommodations, transportation, and other services to tourists.
3. the promotion of tourist travel, esp. for commercial purposes.

Origin:
1805–15; tour + -ism
tour·ism   (tŏŏr'ĭz'əm)   
n.  
  1. The practice of traveling for pleasure.
  2. The business of providing tours and services for tourists.
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