The most visited cities in the world
Analysts at Euromonitor International have published a ranking of the cities that became the most popular among tourists in 2024.
The leader of the list is Bangkok, which welcomed 32.4 million visitors over the year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Top 10 Most Popular Tourist Cities:
🏆 Bangkok, Thailand – 32.4 million tourists
🥈 Istanbul, Turkey – 23 million tourists
🥉 London, United Kingdom – 21.7 million tourists
4️⃣ Hong Kong – 20.5 million tourists
5️⃣ Mecca, Saudi Arabia – 19.3 million tourists
6️⃣ Antalya, Turkey – 19.3 million tourists
7️⃣ Dubai, UAE – 18.2 million tourists
8️⃣ Macau, China – 18 million tourists
9️⃣ Paris, France – 17.4 million tourists
🔟 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 16.5 million tourists
✔️ The total number of international tourists in 2024 increased by 19% due to strong demand for travel.
Europe remains the most popular region, reaching 793 million tourists.
✔️ Paris has been recognized as the most attractive city in the world for the fourth consecutive year, while Madrid and Tokyo made it into the top three.
✔️ In 2024, sports and cultural events were increasingly used to boost tourism revenue.