Thesaurus results for TOURISTS

tourists

noun

plural of tourist

as in travelers

a person who travels for pleasure tourists from all over like to take pictures of the alligators in the bayou

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Recent Examples of tourists The disaster occurred just off the coast of Kyrenia, a popular holiday resort for both locals and tourists. — Reuters, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 Some thirty thousand tourists visited annually to soak in the mountain’s mineral springs and sip from a geyser of warm fizzy water. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 Many tourists are drawn to the city because they're hooked on the lifestyle Sheridan embraces in his storytelling. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Tariffs are creating uncertainty for local businesses, Gendebien said, arguing that they are being treated like a bargaining chip and that the area's economy has been suffering because of fewer Canadian tourists crossing the border. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 With tourists starting to be deterred by the frequent heatwaves and soaring prices in the Mediterranean, Lithuania has been growing in popularity as a beach-holiday destination. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026 In Freeport, Allen has built the Bahamas Maritime Museum, where relics are cataloged, conserved, and displayed, creating local jobs and drawing tourists. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 Lucas said Kansas City continues on a three-decade journey to build the country’s finest urban core, bringing millions more tourists, tens of thousands of more jobs and billions of dollars of investment into the heart of the region. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

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That follows a growing trend, as airlines have been adding more capacity in the shoulder seasons and even in the off-peak winter period as travelers opt to fly in the fall and other cooler, cheaper times of the year.

— Michele Luhn, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
San Juan is a major tourist spot for the island, with its nearby airport and cruise docks, but travelers might not feel the impact of the crisis.

— Josh Rivera, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026