The world’s top city destinations for 2023 revealed

Paris has once again been named the world’s most attractive city destination, according to an annual report by global market research company Euromonitor International.

The report attributes Europe’s success to “fast-paced urbanization and widespread technology adoption.” Travelers now want high-speed internet, flexible booking options and spaces for remote working. Euromonitor International said, “Improving sustainability, transportation networks and social impact are some of the key goals cities are embracing today to increase competitiveness, improve their tourism offer and deliver a seamless customer journey.”

Istanbul had the most international visitors in 2023

International travel continued to make a strong recovery, with the number of trips projected to reach 1.3 billion by the end of 2023 – generating around $1.7 trillion in global tourism spending.

Istanbul topped the list for the number of international arrivals in 2023, followed by London and then Dubai. The cities with the biggest year-on-year growth were Hong Kong (2,495%) and Bangkok (142%), due to being among the last to reopen after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The top 20 cities in Euromonitor’s Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023 are: