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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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Words for General IELTS
attraction

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

Ex: The historic castle is a top attraction for history enthusiasts .
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courier
courier
[noun]

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

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ecotourism

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

Ex: The growing popularity of ecotourism is helping to fund nature reserves around the world .
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guide
guide
[noun]

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

Ex: The knowledgeable museum guide made the history exhibits come alive .
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guide book

a book that provides tourists with information about their destination

Ex: He scribbled notes in the margins of his guide book for future trips .
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heritage center

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

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high season

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

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low season

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

Ex: Airlines offer discounts on flights during the low season.
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holiday resort

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

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holiday season

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

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mecca
mecca
[noun]

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

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showplace
showplace
[noun]

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

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tour guide

someone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations

Ex: Thanks to our experienced tour guide, we felt safe and well-informed as we ventured into unfamiliar territory .
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tourism
tourism
[noun]

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

Ex: The tourism industry has been impacted significantly by global travel restrictions .
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

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

Ex: Tourists took several photos of the picturesque landscape .
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touristy
touristy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She wanted to avoid the touristy areas and experience the city like a local .
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travel agency

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

Ex: Online travel agencies have made it easier to compare prices and book trips from anywhere .
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unfrequented
unfrequented
[Adjective]

(of a place) hardly visited

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backpacker

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

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business traveler

a person who travels for business

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caravan
caravan
[noun]

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

Ex: Tourists followed the caravan through the national park .
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explorer
explorer
[noun]

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

Ex: She dreamed of becoming an explorer and traveling to remote islands .
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flyer
flyer
[noun]

a person traveling on an aircraft as a passenger

Ex: The flyer enjoyed the view from the window seat .
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pilgrim
pilgrim
[noun]

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

Ex: She embraced the life of a pilgrim, exploring unfamiliar lands .
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traveler
traveler
[noun]

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

Ex: The traveler navigated the city streets with the help of a map .
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vacationer

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

Ex: The resort offered various activities to keep vacationers entertained throughout their stay .
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voyager
voyager
[noun]

someone who travels to unknown places, in sea or space

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passport
passport
[noun]

a document for traveling between countries

Ex: The immigration officer reviewed my passport before granting entry .
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visa
visa
[noun]

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

Ex: He traveled to the consulate to renew his visa before it expired .
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tourist visa

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

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commuter
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 city expanded its commuter bus service to reduce traffic congestion .
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sightseeing

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

Ex: Their sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .
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companion
companion
[noun]

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

Ex: They were inseparable companions throughout college .
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agritourism

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

Ex: She enjoyed her agritourism visit to the dairy farm , where she learned how to milk cows and make butter .
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