This report follows on the heels of Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index, which charts international overnight visitors and ranked Bangkok at the top.Įuromonitor’s report includes data on tourism arrivals from over 400 cities – with arrivals defined as international travelers who visit another country for at least 24 hours.
The latest charts isn’t just a repeat of last year’s round-up, with Istanbul a new addition at number 10, up two places from its 2018 position. This is thanks, Euromonitor says, to the ever-increasing traveling power of Chinese tourists.Īsia also has the fastest growth in the number of international arrivals, says Euromonitor. Other popular city vacation spots include Bangkok and London, both holding onto their number two and three spots on Euromonitor’s list.Īsian cities continue to dominate the charts. As well as urban protests, 2019 been characterized in other global locations by discussions about overtourism, as cities crack down on misbehaving tourists and reconsider strategies for handling visiting numbers that are spiraling out of control.ĭespite these hot-button topics, urban centers remain top of many travel must-visit lists.
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