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Common collocations with tourism in American Collocation

tourism noun uncountable

US /ˈtʊˌrɪzəm/

by a lot of people

mass

The island of Kythira, only 12 miles off the southern tip of the Peloponnese but somehow unaffected by mass tourism, is a wonderfully restful place.

for a particular purpose

business
cultural
leisure
sex

to a particular place

rural
space

I attended a meeting to promote rural tourism.

abroad/in your own country

domestic
international

Both domestic and international tourism are responsible for beachfront urbanization in the Dominican Republic.

not harming a place

ethical
responsible

Ethical tourism worldwide is of course, not something that can just happen overnight.

not harming the environment

eco
green

We look forward to your visit to this ’ little golden part of Devon’ where green tourism is encouraged.

increase tourism

boost
enhance
improve
increase

The Olympic games will create jobs and boost tourism.

encourage tourism

attract
bring
develop
encourage
promote
revive
stimulate
support

The railway also brought the first mass tourism to the Yorkshire Dales in the 19th century.

affect tourism

affect

High travel costs are also affecting tourism.

business

business
industry
sector

Some 10 % of all new jobs created are in the tourism industry.

place

attraction
destination

He will work with the Australian Tourist Commission to promote Australia as a tourism destination to the Japanese market.

development

development
marketing
promotion

Recent tourism marketing campaigns have been a huge success.

plan

initiative
strategy

A new tourism initiative for the North Highlands of Scotland was launched on 1 August.

increase

boom

Prague was enjoying a tourism boom.