Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Tourism

Here you will learn some English words about tourism, such as "courier", "backpacker", "voyager", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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attraction [noun]

a place, activity, etc. that is interesting and enjoyable to the public

Ex: The city 's annual festival is a major attraction for tourists .

courier [noun]

a person employed by a travel agency to help and look after the tourists

ecotourism [noun]

tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

Ex: Ecotourism helps raise awareness about environmental issues while supporting local communities .

guide [noun]

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

Ex: She works as a guide at the local museum , explaining the history behind each artifact .

guide book [noun]

a book that provides tourists with information about their destination

Ex:

heritage center [noun]

a public facility that provides visitors with historical and cultural information about a particular place

high season [noun]

the time of the year that visiting a hotel, attraction, etc. is in high demand and the prices are high

low season [noun]

the time of the year that a hotel, resort, etc. has the least visitors and prices are lower than normal

Ex: They prefer to travel in the low season to avoid crowds .

holiday resort [noun]

a place that has many hotels, bars, etc. where many people go on holiday

holiday season [noun]

the period from late November to early January that a lot of people take holidays, including Christmas, Hanukah, and New Year

mecca [noun]

a place that many people want to visit because it is known for something particular

showplace [noun]

a place that attracts many tourists because of natural beauty, historical interest, etc.

tour guide [noun]

someone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations

Ex: With the help of our knowledgeable tour guide , we discovered hidden gems and local treasures off the beaten path .

tourism [noun]

‌the business of providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure

Ex: The new amusement park is expected to boost tourism in the city .

tourist [noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: She worked as a tour guide , assisting tourists in understanding the history of the city .

touristy [adjective]

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

Ex: The restaurant was too touristy for their taste , with high prices and mediocre food .

travel agency [noun]

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

Ex: She works at a travel agency that specializes in arranging luxury cruises .

unfrequented [adjective]

(of a place) hardly visited

backpacker [noun]

a person without much money who travels around, hiking or using public transport, carrying a backpack

business traveler [noun]

a person who travels for business

caravan [noun]

a group of vehicles, animals, or people traveling together in a line, often for safety or trade

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explorer [noun]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

Ex: Ancient explorers relied on stars and maps to navigate the seas .

flyer [noun]

a person traveling on an aircraft as a passenger

Ex: She is an experienced business flyer .

pilgrim [noun]

a person who travels in foreign lands, often for exploration, adventure, or personal journey

Ex: The author described himself as a pilgrim in Asia .

traveler [noun]

a person who is on a journey or someone who travels a lot

Ex: Despite being a seasoned traveler , she still felt a thrill boarding the plane .

vacationer [noun]

a person who is on vacation or holiday, typically traveling away from home for leisure or relaxation

Ex: Vacationers often seek out new experiences and cultural attractions while traveling .

voyager [noun]

someone who travels to unknown places, in sea or space

passport [noun]

a document for traveling between countries

Ex: I need to update my passport photo .

visa [noun]

an official mark on someone's passport that allows them to enter or stay in a country

Ex: They were granted a student visa to attend university in the United States .

tourist visa [noun]

an official document that allows a tourist to enter a foreign country and stay there for a limited period of time

commuter [noun]

a train, bus, or airline designed to carry passengers frequently over short or medium distances, especially between residential areas and places of work or study

Ex: The new commuter rail line connects suburbs to the downtown core .

sightseeing [noun]

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

Ex: The city offers a wide range of sightseeing opportunities , from historic monuments to modern art galleries .

companion [noun]

someone or something that regularly keeps another company, providing friendship, support, or association

Ex: He considered his mentor a trusted companion .

agritourism [noun]

the activity of visiting the countryside and staying with local farmers in rural areas of a foreign country

Ex: The vineyard 's agritourism program included wine tastings , vineyard tours , and workshops on grape cultivation .

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