Tourism: English Vocabulary List

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

"The tourist took many photos."

"The tourist asked for directions to the museum but accidentally walked in the opposite direction because the map was confusing."

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

"Sightseeing is exciting in new cities."

"We spent the entire day sightseeing visiting three museums two churches and an ancient castle before our feet started hurting badly."

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

"The passenger in the back seat was not wearing a belt."

"Each passenger on the plane is allowed to bring one small suitcase and one personal item on board."

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

"The traveler carried a heavy bag."

"An experienced traveler always carries a copy of important documents in case the originals get lost or stolen during the trip."

a case with a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when we are traveling

"I packed a single suitcase for the weekend."

"She packed all of her clothes neatly into the large blue suitcase for her week-long vacation to the beach."

suitcases or other bags, containing our clothes and things, that we carry when we are traveling

"The baggage was checked at the airport."

"His baggage was lost by the airline so he had to attend the business meeting wearing the same clothes he traveled in."

one of a pair of single beds in a hotel or guest room for two people

"The twin bed is comfortable."

"The hotel room was spacious and featured a comfortable twin bed for each of us."

a bed that is designed for one person

"The room had a single bed and a small desk."

"The hostel room contained only a single bed and a small desk which was barely enough for my basic needs during the stay."

a hotel room or bedroom used by just one person

"The single room was quiet."

"She booked a single room because she values her privacy and does not like sharing spaces with strangers while traveling alone."

a room in a hotel suitable for two people, typically has a larger bed

"The double room costs more."

"They requested a double room with a view of the ocean but unfortunately only rooms facing the parking lot were still available."

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

"Which airline are you flying with to Dubai?"

"That airline offers excellent service and affordable tickets to European destinations."

happening in or between more than one country

"The airport is international."

"The international student from Brazil spoke Portuguese and was learning English while studying engineering at the university in the United States."

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

"Please have your passport and boarding pass ready."

"You need to show your passport and boarding pass at the gate before they let you get on the airplane."

a ticket that can be used for travelling to a place and coming back from that place

"The round-trip ticket was expensive."

"A round-trip ticket is usually cheaper than buying two separate one way tickets especially if you book your flights well in advance."

a ticket that can be used for travelling to a place but cannot be used for coming back from that place

"He bought a one-way ticket."

"She bought a one-way ticket to Paris because she had not yet decided when or if she would return to her home country."

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

"Public transportation is useful."

"Using public transportation reduces traffic congestion but many cities still lack the infrastructure to make it reliable and efficient for everyone."

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

"The band is on a world tour this year."

"The guided tour of the museum took approximately two hours and covered the most important works of art in the collection."

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

"Tourism helps the city grow."

"Over tourism has become a serious problem in cities like Venice where the local population struggles to cope with millions of visitors annually."

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

"The guide explained everything clearly."

"The tour guide entertained everyone with interesting historical facts and humorous stories while leading the group through the old city streets."

the place or desk usually at a hotel entrance where people go to book a room or check in

"The reception was very friendly."

"The hotel reception was understaffed causing long queues of tired guests who just wanted to check in after their flights."

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

"The flight is delayed."

"We booked our flight tickets for the summer vacation well in advance."

a part of an airport or terminal that passengers go through to get on or off a plane, train, or bus

"Go to gate B12."

"Passengers were instructed to proceed to gate C3 for boarding their flight to London."

a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket

"The seat is very soft."

"He reserved a window seat on the plane because he enjoys watching the clouds and the landscape during takeoff and landing."

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

"Book your flight tickets early online."

"We need to book our flights early to get the best prices because tickets become more expensive as the travel date approaches."

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

"The platform was crowded."

"We stood on the platform and waited for the train."

a system or network of tracks with the trains, organization, and people needed to operate them

"The railroad crosses the valley."

"The transcontinental railroad transformed the American economy by allowing goods and people to travel quickly from the east coast to the west."

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

"The bus fare increased by fifty cents."

"The bus fare increased again this year making it more expensive for low income residents to commute to their jobs in the city."

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

"The route was long and tiring."

"The delivery driver planned a new route to avoid the morning traffic jam that usually causes him to be late for his first stop."

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

"I will ride the bus."

"We decided to ride in the taxi because it was raining heavily outside."

to reach and get on a bus, aircraft, or train in time

"We must catch the train."

"Make sure you catch the connecting flight to ensure you arrive on time for the conference."

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

"I will miss the bus."

"If we don't leave now, we will unfortunately miss the last train of the evening."

to meet and greet someone who has just arrived

"We welcome you here."

"The hotel staff warmly welcomed the guests with cold drinks and refreshing towels after their long journey."

a passage used for walking, riding, or driving

"This is the best way."

"Is there any way to get to the airport without spending too much money on a taxi or a private car service?"