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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Fields of Study > economics > industrial organization and market structure > industry > service industry > tourism
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > industrial organization and market structure > industry > service industry > tourism
Rural Development, Communities, Education, Extension > leisure, recreation and tourism > tourism
Preferred Term:

tourism

Definition:
The industry that provides local entertainment, accommodation, transportation, catering and other services to visitors and travelers.
Concept Schemes:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
leisure, recreation and tourism, service industry
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • tourist industry
  • tourism industry
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5258
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