mastercard global destination cities index

Over the years, this annual report has shown the rise of international travel to cities around the world and the impact it is having in driving local commerce. Bangkok had come in first place in 2013, but lost its ranking largely due to political unrest, reports CNN, although the report suggests that the Thai capital is beginning to show signs of recovery. March 2019 Global Destination Cities Index 2019 marks 10 years’ worth of insights stemming from Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index. Both cities have competed for the top two spots over the last five years. (MORE: 50 Stunning Places to See in England)īangkok, projected to see 18.24 million international overnight visitors, came in second place behind London. In fact, according to The Telegraph, this will be the fifth time in seven years that the city has earned this title.Īccording to, London Mayor Boris Johnson said: ' I’m delighted that London has proudly held on to this coveted title, as we celebrate another triumphant and record-breaking year for tourism in the city.” It also provides insight on the fastest growing destination cities, and a deeper understanding of why people travel and how they spend around the world. Renowned for its art, culture and history, London has long been one of the most popular cities in the world. The Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index ranks the world’s top 162 destination cities in terms of visitor volume and spend for the 2017 calendar year. The annual travel study ranked 132 destination cities around the world in terms of total international overnight visitor arrivals and cross-border spending. London, England’s beautiful capital city, is predicted to receive 18.82 million international visitors this year, making it the world’s most popular destination city in 2015, according to the just released MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index.

Mastercard global destination cities index