← Back to Fala2Me

mainstream tourism

[/ˈmeɪnstrim ˈtʊərɪzəm/]
noun
turismo de massa
1. Large-scale, conventional tourism industry catering to the majority of tourists, typically involving popular destinations, organized tours, and standardized services
Mainstream tourism has transformed Barcelona into one of Europe's most visited cities.
O turismo de massa transformou Barcelona em uma das cidades mais visitadas da Europa.
2. Commercial tourism that follows established patterns and targets broad audiences rather than niche markets
She rejected mainstream tourism in favor of exploring remote villages.
Ela rejeitou o turismo de massa em favor de explorar aldeias remotas.
Synonyms
mass tourismconventional tourismcommercial tourismstandard tourism
Antonyms
alternative tourismecotourismsustainable tourismniche tourismboutique tourism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
turismo de massa
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
turismo mainstream
English term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
turismo de massa
Standard term in Portuguese tourism industry

Related Idioms & Phrases

beaten path tourism
tourist trap destinations
run-of-the-mill vacation
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →