In December, Euromonitor International released its annual list of the world's top 100 destination cities for 2023. The report compared cities using 55 metrics across six categories, including tourism infrastructure, health and safety, sustainability, tourism performance and more.
Euromonitor International's analysis also included a ranking of the world's top 10 cities based on the number of international arrivals.
“International travel has continued to recover strongly in 2023, growing by 38% in terms of the number of trips, and is expected to reach 1.3 billion by the end of the year,” the report states.
New York City was the only destination in the United States to make Euromonitor International's top 10 list. The Big Apple recorded 11 million arrivals, a growth of 24% from 2022 to 2023.
“Consumers are expected to look for value-for-money travel deals when booking travel. This, in turn, will drive consumer demand for intra-regional travel, especially as travel purchases are often discretionary,” Nadejda Popova , Senior Director, Euromonitor International says of the report's conclusions. “Travelers will continue to prefer authentic and local experiences in addition to sustainable tourism alternatives.”
Istanbul was the city with the most international arrivals in 2023
Istanbul, Turkey, was the number one city for international arrivals in 2023. The city welcomed a whopping 20.2 million visitors in 2023, a growth of 26% from 2022 to 2023, according to the report.
Istanbul recorded the highest number of international arrivals in 2023, according to Euromonitor International.
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The historic center of Istanbul is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to several buildings and structures, such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the walls of Constantinople, and more.
According to National Geographic, the best time to visit Istanbul is in spring or autumn (April to May and September). The seasons are also less crowded than in summer.
Top 10 Cities for International Travelers in 2023
- 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 came in second with 18.8 million international arrivals in 2023. England's capital saw 17% year-on-year visitor growth between 2022 and 2023.
In the report, it was 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.
London was the second most visited city in the world in 2023, according to Euromonitor International.
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London is home to several renowned higher education institutions, including Imperial College and the London School of Economics.
The city is the most visited in Europe and has several emblematic places, such as Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and the Tower of London.
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