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The totality of economic activities connected with travel and the stay of people outside their usual place of residence. The term is somewhat outdated and is often replaced by 'Tourismus' (tourism).
Der Fremdenverkehr ist für die Küstenregion die wichtigste Einnahmequelle.
Tourism is the most important source of income for the coastal region.
The word is made up of 'Fremden' (plural of 'der Fremde,' stranger/foreigner) and 'Verkehr' (traffic/transport). So it literally describes the 'traffic of strangers,' meaning travelers.
Der lokale Fremdenverkehr konzentriert sich hauptsächlich auf die Sommermonate.
Local tourism is concentrated mainly in the summer months.
The term 'Fremdenverkehr' (tourism) is considered formal and somewhat outdated today. It is used mainly in official, economic, or statistical texts.
Das Ministerium hat neue Zahlen zum Fremdenverkehr veröffentlicht.
The ministry has published new figures on tourism.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'den Fremdenverkehr fördern' (to promote tourism) or 'vom Fremdenverkehr leben' (to live off tourism).
Die Stadt investiert viel Geld, um den Fremdenverkehr zu fördern.
The city invests a lot of money to promote tourism.
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Both words refer to the economic activities related to travel and stays outside one’s place of residence. „Der Tourismus“ is the usual term today, while „der Fremdenverkehr“ sounds outdated and is used less often. In current texts, „Tourismus“ is therefore usually the better choice.
Der Fremdenverkehr brachte der Region früher viele Arbeitsplätze.
Tourism used to provide the region with many jobs.
Der Tourismus bringt der Region viele Arbeitsplätze.
Tourism provides the region with many jobs.
