This means they are not considered tourists or visitors in the traditional sense, as they do not spend a night in the country they are visiting.
Key characteristics:
* Crosses international borders: They travel from their country of residence to another country.
* Short duration: The trip is less than 24 hours, usually for day trips or excursions.
* No overnight stay: They do not spend a night in the destination country.
Examples:
* A group of people taking a day trip to a neighboring country for shopping or sightseeing.
* A cruise ship passenger going ashore for a few hours in a port of call.
* A business traveler attending a one-day conference in another country.
Note: The term "excursionist" is sometimes used interchangeably with "day tripper" or "short-term visitor". However, "international excursionist" specifically refers to someone who travels across international borders for a short period without staying overnight.