Euromonitor International released its annual list of the world's 100 most visited destinations for 2023. The report compared cities using 55 qualities in six categories, including tourism infrastructure, health and safety, sustainability, tourism performance and more.
Euromonitor International's analysis also included a ranking of the 10 most visited global cities based on the number of international arrivals. "International travel has continued to drive a strong recovery in 2023 with 38% growth in the number of trips, projected to reach 1.3 billion by the end of the year," the report said.
New York was the only destination in the United States of America to make Euromonitor International's top 10 list. The "Big Apple" recorded 11 million visitors, an increase of 24% from 2022. Istanbul was the city no. 1 for international arrivals in 2023. According to the report, the city recorded 20.2 million visitors, up 26% from 2022.
The historic center of Istanbul is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to several buildings and structures, such as 'Hagia Sophia', 'Topkapi Palace', 'Walls of Constantinople' and more. According to National Geographic, the best time to visit Istanbul is in spring or fall, April to May and September.
London ranked second with 18.8 million international arrivals in 2023. The capital of England recorded a 17% increase compared to 2022. In the report, London was highlighted as having the best tourism infrastructure in the world. The city is the most visited in Europe and has several landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and the Tower of London.