tourism

[/ˈtʊərɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: turismo (uncountable in Portuguese)
turismo
1. the commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest
Tourism is a major source of revenue for the country.
O turismo é uma importante fonte de receita para o país.
2. the activity of traveling to and visiting places for pleasure
She works in the tourism industry as a tour guide.
Ela trabalha na indústria do turismo como guia turística.
3. the business of attracting and accommodating visitors to a region or country
The local government invested heavily in tourism development.
O governo local investiu bastante no desenvolvimento do turismo.
Tourism is crucial to both Brazilian and Portuguese economies. Brazil emphasizes eco-tourism and cultural tourism (Amazon, beaches, Carnival), while Portugal promotes cultural and heritage tourism (historic cities, wine regions). In the USA, tourism is a major economic driver, with Americans being prolific international travelers and destinations like Florida, Hawaii, and New York City being major tourist hubs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
travel industrytourist tradehospitality industryvacationing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
turismo
standard and widely used term across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
turismo
common in marketing and tourism boards; city heavily depends on tourism
São Paulo
turismo
used in business and corporate contexts; often refers to business tourism
Portugal
turismo
identical usage; also commonly seen in 'Turismo de Portugal' (Portuguese tourism board)

Related Words

touristtravelhospitalitydestinationvacationtouraccommodation

Related Idioms & Phrases

turismo de massa (mass tourism)
turismo sustentável (sustainable tourism)
turismo ecológico (ecotourism)
turismo cultural (cultural tourism)
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