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tourism

[toor-iz-uhm]

noun

  1. the activity or practice of touring, especially for pleasure.

  2. the business or industry of providing information, accommodations, transportation, and other services to tourists.

  3. the promotion of tourist travel, especially for commercial purposes.



tourism

/ ˈʊəɪə /

noun

  1. tourist travel and the services connected with it, esp when regarded as an industry

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tourism1

First recorded in 1805–15; tour + -ism
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US citizens are already banned from travelling to Cuba solely for tourism activities but there are 12 categories of travel which are permitted, including family and educational educational visits, humanitarian projects and sports competitions.

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Small but vocal protests took place near the event, with signs reading “No Space for Bezos,” reflecting concerns about the privatization of public spaces and the impact of high-profile tourism on the fragile city.

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British citizens can travel to Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period if the visit is for tourism and sporting events.

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"One, two, three doors - those are locals, but the rest is all for tourism now," Roberto says, pointing to the wooden doors around his square.

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Still, services - which encompass everything from finance to tourism - make up a huge proportion of Canada's economy, accounting for the vast majority of its workforce.

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