In December, Euromonitor International released its annual list of the world’s top 100 urban destinations for 2023. The report compared cities using 55 indicators across six categories, including tourism infrastructure, health and safety, sustainability, and tourism performance.
Euromonitor International’s analysis also includes a ranking of the world’s top 10 cities based on the number of international arrivals.
“International travel continues its strong recovery in 2023, with the number of trips expected to increase by 38% to reach 1.3 billion by the end of the year,” the report said.
New York City became the only US destination to make Euromonitor International’s top 10 list. The number of arrivals in the Big Apple was 11 million, an increase of 24% from 2022 to 2023.
Nadeida Popova, Senior Manager at Euromonitor International, said: “When booking travel, consumers are expected to look for travel offers that offer value for money. “Consumer demand for intra-regional travel will increase as it is often discretionary.” describes the report’s findings. “Travelers will continue to prefer authentic local experiences in addition to sustainable tourism options.”
Istanbul, Turkey, became the number one city in terms of international arrivals in 2023. According to the report, the city’s visitor numbers in 2023 were a whopping 20.2 million, an increase of 26% from 2022 to 2023.
According to Euromonitor International, Istanbul was the city visited by the most foreign tourists in 2023.
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Istanbul’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several buildings and structures such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Walls of Constantinople.
According to National Geographic, the best time to visit Istanbul is spring or fall (April-May and September). This season is less crowded than summer.
- istanbul, Türkiye
- london, united kingdom
- dubai, united arab emirates
- antalya, Türkiye
- Paris, France
- Hong Kong
- bangkok, thailand
- New York, USA
- cancun, mexico
- mecca, saudi arabia
London ranked second with 18.8 million international arrivals in 2023. The capital of England recorded a 17% year-on-year increase in visitors from 2022 to 2023.
The report highlighted that London has the best tourism infrastructure in the world. According to CNBC, several groups including Park Hyatt, Oberoi and Mandarin Oriental are planning to open new hotels in the city.
According to Euromonitor International, London will be the second most visited city in the world in 2023.
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London is home to several well-known higher education institutions, including Imperial College and the London School of Economics.
The city is Europe’s most visited and home to several landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and the Tower of London.
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