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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 The term is somewhat outdated and is often replaced by 'Tourismus' (tourism).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The term 'Fremdenverkehr' (tourism) is considered formal and somewhat outdated today.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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'Tourismus' and 'Fremdenverkehr' both have to do with travel and with looking after travelers. 'Tourismus' is the more normal and more modern word today. It can mean the industry, but also travel for recreation or out of interest. 'Fremdenverkehr' mainly refers to the economic side: hotels, guests, transport, and services for travelers. The word sounds somewhat older and often appears in the names of offices, associations, or in older texts. Learners may confuse the words because they often talk about the same topic. In everyday language, 'Tourismus' is usually a better fit.
Im Rathaus gibt es eine alte Abteilung für Fremdenverkehr.
At the town hall, there is an old department for tourism.
Der Tourismus bringt der kleinen Stadt im Sommer viele Gäste.
Tourism brings many visitors to the small town in the summer.