The term 'MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'MECCA', which is a holy city in Saudi Arabia and the birthplace of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is the holiest city in Islam and a major pilgrimage site for Muslims, who travel there to perform the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. Mecca is also a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors each year from around the world.