Hypertourism

This word is not even officially searchable on the dictionary, but it is introduced my favourite Cambridge dictionary! 

Hypertourism (noun) [U]
UK /ˌhaɪ.pəˈtʊə.rɪ.zᵊm/ US /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtʊr.ɪ.zᵊm/

Definition: When too many people visit a place for a holiday, making it less enjoyable and difficult for the people who live there.

For example: "Many people have found jobs in tourism, but the beautiful parts of Zanzibar are having problems because of hypertourism. Too many tourists are visiting, which is bad for the small, clean sand islands where people watch marine animals and go diving." [14 February 2024]

How to use this word in real life: "Hypertourism" is a word you can use to talk about places that are too crowded with tourists. Here are some examples:

• "The beaches are not as nice as they used to be because of hypertourism."

• "Hypertourism is making it hard for locals to enjoy their own city."

• "We should avoid contributing to hypertourism by visiting less crowded places."

Synonym Comparison: A similar word is overtourism. Both words describe the problems caused by too many tourists, but "hypertourism" is used for very extreme situations.

Why learn this word? Knowing words like hypertourism helps us understand the effects of our travel choices. It’s important to think about how we can travel responsibly and help keep places beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.

I hope you find this word useful and interesting!