Cryptic crossword clue
Once, tourism involved covering the same area

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word COTERMINOUS

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The straight part
We know that "covering the same area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case covering the same area = coterminous.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does COTERMINOUS mean?

COTERMINOUS adjective
  1. Meeting end to end or at the ends.
  2. Having matching boundaries; or, adjoining and sharing a boundary.
  3. Having the same scope, range of meaning, or extent in time.
  4. Said of linked or related property leases that expire together.

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