1 / 12Paris continues to top the list of the world's most attractive city destinations, according to a global market research company's annual report. On Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023, you'd be surprised to find out which city takes the second spot. The Spanish capital of Madrid ranked third. Of the top 10 cities that made it to the list, seven are in Europe. Dubai, Tokyo and New York were the only non-European cities in the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023. (Image: Shutterstock)
2 / 12The Euromonitor International report takes into account 55 metrics across six key pillars — economic and business performance, tourism performance, tourism infrastructure, tourism policy and attractiveness, health and safety, and sustainability — for 100 city destinations to prepare the final list. Let us take a look at the top 10 most-visited city destinations of 2023 as per the Euromonitor International report.
3 / 12No 1. Paris, France | Paris is one of the most popular destinations across Europe and the world. From museums and tourist attractions to its renowned gardens, and cafes, it has played a significant role in supporting travel and tourism in France. In 2023, the travel and tourism sector has directly contributed over 30 billion Euros to GDP, as per Statista’s report. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 12No 2. Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai is known for its stunning architecture, fancy hotels, majestic skyscrapers, shopping festivals and giant shopping malls. According to Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) data, the city likely hosted over 17.15 million international visitors in 2023. (Image: Shutterstock)
5 / 12No 3. Madrid, Spain | The city is known for its vibrant nightlife, comfortable weather conditions, impressive museums, food market and so much more. According to the Madrid Metropolitan’s report, the city has witnessed a significant growth of 17.6% in tourism since the pandemic subsided. In 2023, the city hosted approximately 14 million international visitors. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 12No 4. Tokyo, Japan | The country welcomed as many as 25 million international tourists in the year 2023, according to a report in Japan Times. A significant number of those international tourists spent time in Tokyo, a confluence of art, architecture, theme parks and culture. (Image: Shutterstock)
7 / 12No 5. Amsterdam, Netherlands | Amsterdam is known for its canal and canal cruises, museums, and architecture. Although the Netherlands saw a minor decline in the tourism sector in the year 2023, Amsterdam welcomed around 18 million international visitors in the same span. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 12No 6. Berlin, Germany | According to a press release issued by Visit Berlin, the first six months in 2023 saw the arrival of a total of 5.7 million visitors. This German city is known for its rich history, museums, art, theatre and opera houses, and nightlife. (Image: Reuters)
9 / 12No 7. Rome, Italy | According to an Agenzia Nova report, Rome has witnessed a significant 9% growth in tourism in 2023. Data reveal that the Italian city hosted as many as 35 million international visitors in the year. Rome is one of the most popular cities globally for its archaeological and artistic significance, monuments, art and architecture.
10 / 12No 8. New York, US | As per the New York City tourism report, the city has contributed around $74 billion to the economy through tourism. With roughly around 10.8 million international visitors, New York City witnessed a 14.9% growth in tourism compared to 2022. (Image: Shutterstock)
11 / 12No 9. Barcelona, Spain | As per the Barcelona Yellow report, the city welcomed over a million international visitors in 2023, a marked 6.98% growth in numbers compared to 2022. Barcelona is a tourist attraction for its beautiful and vibrant Catalan Renaissance, festive and street events, beaches and nightlife. (Image: Reuters)
12 / 12No 10. London, England | According to the Statista report, London welcomed around 37.5 million international visitors in 2023. From museums, parks, bridges, and monuments the city stood 10th on Euromonitor International list. (Image: Reuters)
