turisme

Turisme refers to the activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, or other purposes. It includes domestic tourism (travel within the traveler’s own country) and international tourism (visitors from abroad). The field covers transport, accommodation, attractions, and services that support travelers and is organized by governments, private companies, and local communities.

Types include cultural and heritage tourism, nature-based and ecotourism, coastal and beach tourism, adventure tourism, medical tourism, business and events tourism, and culinary tourism. Turisme can deliver economic benefits, employment, and infrastructure development, while also enabling cultural exchange. It may bring challenges such as environmental impact, overtourism in popular sites, rising living costs, and dependence on seasonal demand.

Sustainable turisme seeks to maximize benefits while reducing negative effects by protecting natural and cultural resources, engaging local communities, and promoting responsible travel. Policy approaches often address land use, transport, destination management, quality standards, and resilience to shocks. Data collection and monitoring rely on indicators such as tourist arrivals, tourism receipts, length of stay, occupancy, and the distribution of economic benefits.

In recent years, turisme has been shaped by digital platforms, shifts in traveler preferences, and responses to external events such as health crises and climate change. The emphasis on sustainable, inclusive, and resilient models continues to guide planning and investment across regions.