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December 13, 2024 | 02:37 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Euromonitor International has crowned Bangkok as the world’s top tourism city in 2024 after the Thai capital welcomed a record-breaking 32.4 million visitors. The number far exceeds second-place Istanbul, which welcomed 23 million foreign arrivals.
As a tourist city, Bangkok already surpassed the pre-pandemic level of international tourism in 2023 and continued with 30 percent growth this year.
Quoted from En.vietnamplus.vn, Bangkok's success is attributed to not only its number of visitors but also tourism policies and the general appeal of Thailand.
A tourist-friendly visa policy, including a 60-day visa exemption for citizens from 93 countries and an expansion of visa-on-arrival eligibility for 31 countries, has played a significant role in boosting its appeal.
Citing Treavelandtourworld.com, for travelers, this policy has simplified travel processes, cutting the otherwise required time spent to navigate bureaucratic hurdles. This ease of access is especially important for short-term visitors who prioritize convenience when choosing their destinations.
Despite this achievement, however, when evaluated based on economic performance, infrastructure, policies, health and safety, and sustainability, Bangkok is absent in the top 10 cities for overall destination attractiveness. Paris leads this list, followed by Madrid and Tokyo.
The report also highlights global tourism challenges, including labor shortages, geopolitical tensions, and economic instability. Emerging trends show an increasing number of tourists opting for secondary cities and slow-paced tourism, with many cities adopting strategies to tackle overtourism.
Here are the top 10 cities based on tourist arrivals according to Euromonitor International:
- Bangkok (32.4 million)
- Istanbul (23 million)
- London (21.7 million)
- Hong Kong (20.5 million)
- Mecca (19.3 million)
- Antalya (19.3 million)
- Dubai (18.2 million)
- Macau (18 million)
- Paris (17.4 million)
- Kuala Lumpur (16.5 million)
Here are the top 10 most attractive cities according to Euromonitor International:
- Paris
- Madrid
- Tokyo
- Rome
- Milan
- New York City
- Amsterdam
- Sydney
- Singapore
- Barcelona
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