BusinessSeptember 5, 2026
agrotourism
AG-roh-too-riz-um
Definition
A form of tourism that involves visiting working farms, plantations, or agricultural operations to experience or learn about farming and rural life.
Etymology
Derived from the blending of 'agriculture' (from Latin 'ager,' meaning field) and 'tourism.' It emerged in the late 20th century to describe travel centered around farming activities.
In the news
The article describes the Bangladesh Tourism Board's efforts to develop a 'Tea and Coffee Tourism' model, which aims to attract adventure and agrotourism enthusiasts to coffee plantations in the country.
A cup of coffee, grown closer to home
Read the full article ↗The Daily Star