This is the 2031st most frequent French word.
genk
"Genk" is not a French word; it is the name of a city in Belgium.
Genk here is a proper noun, referring to the name of a town located in Belgium.
Genk est une jolie ville en Belgique.
Genk is a nice town in Belgium.
Genk in this sentence is used as a location, indicating the origin of the tourists.
Lors de mon voyage, j’ai rencontré un groupe de touristes venant de Genk.
During my trip, I met a group of tourists from Genk.
Genk functions as the name of a place associated with an activity or characteristic, specifically a sports club.