low season

Tourism's quiet stretch

Low season is the time of year when tourism or business activity drops to its lowest point, typically bringing reduced prices and fewer crowds.

Hotels and airlines slash rates during low season to attract travelers: We booked the resort during low season and saved a fortune.

The opposite is high season or peak season.

availability

vacancy

Unoccupied space or position

uncrowded · walk-in · upgrades · last-minute · unrestricted

pricing

budget

Plan for spending

savings · cheap · value · inexpensive · economical · markdown · sale · affordable · cost-effective · half-price

atmosphere

tranquility

Undisturbed peacefulness

quiet · uncrowded · relaxed · unhurried · intimate · secluded · authentic · locals · undisturbed · leisurely

timing

off-peak

Outside busiest hours

  • monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
  • winterYear's coldest quarter
  • autumnPost-summer cooling period

slow period · spring

business

slump

Extended period of decline

idle · hibernation · slack · recovery

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tourism/travel demand

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Busiest tourism time

peak season · tourist season · busy season · peak period · peak time

Family

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