What are the best cities in the world? Euromonitor International has unveiled the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023. This comprehensive analysis serves as a guide lớn the most dynamic and influential cities across the globe and gives a glimpse into the best places lớn travel lớn right now.
To come up with the list, Euromonitor used 55 different metrics across six key categories. These include economic and business performance, tourism performance and infrastructure, policy and attractiveness, health and safety and sustainability.
The World’s Top Ranked City
At the top list—Paris, which was named the world’s best thành phố for the second year in a row. The City of Light continues lớn enchant visitors with its unique blend of historical grandeur and contemporary dynamism, further enhanced by preparations for the upcoming 2024 Olympics. According lớn Nadejda Popova, a senior manager at Euromonitor International, Paris ranked high “due lớn exceptional performance in Tourism Policy and Attractiveness, Tourism Infrastructure, and Tourism Performance,” she said in a statement.
Europe emerged as the dominant force in the index, with seven cities in the top 10 and a total of 63 in the top 100. This European dominance showcases its blend of historical richness, cultural diversity and technological advancement. The other European cities in the top 10 were Madrid (at number 3), followed by Amsterdam (5), Berlin (6), Rome (7), Barcelona (9) and London (10).
Other Winning Cities
The non-European cities in the top 10 were Dubai (at number 2), Tokyo (4) and Thủ đô New York City (8). Tokyo’s entry into the top 10—a first for the city—is attributed lớn its improved tourism infrastructure, easing of Covid-19 restrictions and the weakened yen, offering great value lớn international visitors.
Asia also had a strong presence in the list, with a number of cities making it lớn the top đôi mươi, including Singapore (number 11), Seoul (14), Osaka (16) and Hong Kong (17), demonstrating the region’s growing influence in the global tourism landscape.
Newcomers lớn this year’s list were Washington D.C. (at number 48), Montreal, Canada (68), Santiago, Chile (88) and Vilnius, Lithuania (92).
How the United States Ranked
The eight U.S. cities that made the list included Thủ đô New York (number 8), which was a two point increase from 2022. Los Angeles was next up at number 19, followed by Orlando (25), Las Vegas (34), Miami, (35), San Francisco (42), Washington D.C. (48) and Honolulu (67).
These eight cities in the United States are recognized for their diverse cultural, entertainment and tourism offerings, each contributing lớn the country’s strong presence in the global tourism landscape.
Trends in Travel
The report highlighted some of the big trends in travel, including sustainable tourism. With the world becoming increasingly conscious of environmental impacts, cities are adopting measures lượt thích improved public transport networks and strategies lớn combat over-tourism. This approach is not only about preserving the environment but also about enhancing the quality of life for local communities.
“Cities are now creatively tackling the challenge of over-tourism. From imposing tourist caps lớn promoting off-the-beaten-path destinations, the focus is on preserving cultural heritage while ensuring tourism benefits both visitors and local communities,” said Popova.
Looking ahead, Popova sees challenges looming on the horizon. “The rising cost of living, fluctuating inflation and geopolitical volatility are mix lớn test the resilience of the tourism industry,” said Popova. “The demand for value-centric, local and sustainable travel options will shape the industry’s path forward.”
The 100 Best Cities In The World, Ranked
Here is the complete ranking of the top 100 cities lớn visit now:
- Paris, France
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Madrid, Spain
- Tokyo, Japan
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Berlin, Germany
- Rome, Italy
- New York City
- Barcelona, Spain
- London, United Kingdom
- Singapore
- Munich, Germany
- Milan, Italy
- Seoul, South Korea
- Dublin, Ireland
- Osaka, Japan
- Hong Kong
- Vienna, Austria
- Los Angeles
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Sydney, Australia
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Melbourne, Australia
- Orlando, Florida
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Kyoto, Japan
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Florence, Italy
- Toronto, Canada
- Athens, Greece
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Las Vegas
- Miami
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Venice, Italy
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Brussels, Belgium
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- San Francisco
- Shanghai, China
- Warsaw, Poland
- Guangzhou, China
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Nice, France
- Washington, United States
- Budapest, Hungary
- Shenzhen, China
- Vancouver, Canada
- Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Seville, Spain
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Valencia, Spain
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Antalya, Turkey
- Sapporo, Japan
- Beijing, China
- Busan, South Korea
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Porto, Portugal
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Kraków, Poland
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Montreal, Canada
- Macau
- Cancún, Mexico
- Marne-La-Vallée, France
- Doha, Qatar
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Rhodes, Greece
- Verona, Italy
- Bologna, Italy
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Lima, Peru
- Phuket, Thailand
- Delhi, India
- Heraklion, Greece
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Pattaya-Chonburi, Thailand
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Santiago, Chile
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Mugla, Turkey
- Zhuhai, China
- Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Guilin, China
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Cairo, Egypt
- Muscat, Oman
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