Top 10 most-visited cities: Where to travel in 2025? Best destinations revealed!
Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations for 2024-25: Most-Visited and Must-See Places: Notably, the United States, Turkey, and China are likely to witness the highest growth in the volume of international arrivals by 2030.
Most Visited and Best Global Cities to Travel in 2025: As summer approaches, the search for the ideal holiday destination begins. Discover the most visited global cities of 2024 and the finest cities to travel to in 2025. Most Visited and Best Global Cities to Travel in 2025: The global tourism industry witnessed a significant rise in demand with 2024 marking a crucial milestone in its recovery, with international arrivals increasing by 19%, in addition, the increase in international tourism spending reached a total of USD 1.9 trillion in 2024, as reported by Euromonitor’s Index.
While Europe remains the most popular region for travellers, with 793 million international trips recorded for the year, the 2024 rankings reflected a shift, with Asian destinations making significant gains.
Furthermore, the report forecasted that the United States, Turkey, and China are likely to witness the highest growth in the volume of international arrivals by 2030.
In a notable mention, the capital of Thailand – Bangkok, with a continued dynamic growth rate of over 30%, was the most-visited city last year (2024), Euromonitor’s report reveals.
With over 32 million international arrivals last year, Bangkok surpassed its pre-pandemic level of international tourism flows in 2023. (Source: Freepik)
In addition to Asian and European cities, four Middle Eastern cities have made it to the list. Two of these cities—Mecca and Dubai—are among the most visited. Additionally, Türkiye, which straddles both Europe and Asia, has two cities on the list: Istanbul and Antalya.
Top 10 most-visited cities worldwide in 2024-25
| Rank | City | Country | Region | International Visitors (in millions) | % Growth (2023-2024) |
| 1 | Bangkok | Thailand | Asia | 32.4 | 0.37 |
| 2 | Istanbul | Türkiye | Middle East (EMEA) | 23 | 0.14 |
| 3 | London | UK | Europe | 21.7 | 0.07 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | China (SAR) | Asia | 20.5 | 0.19 |
| 5 | Mecca | Saudi Arabia | Middle East | 19.3 | 0.2 |
| 6 | Antalya | Türkiye | Middle East (EMEA) | 19.3 | 0.17 |
| 7 | Dubai | UAE | Middle East | 18.2 | 0.08 |
| 8 | Macau | China (SAR) | Asia | 18 | 0.26 |
| 9 | Paris | France | Europe | 17.4 | 0.02 |
| 10 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Asia | 16.5 | 0.73 |
Source: Top 10 Cities in International Arrivals 2024 | Euromonitor International Travel 2025 edition
Top 10 best cities globally to travel in 2025
Retaining its position for the fourth consecutive year in a row, France’s capital city, Paris, takes the top spot as the best city in the world to visit in 2025, according to the same report.
From historic grandeur to cultural influence, Paris, also known as, the City of Light remains a powerhouse of global tourism, registering over 17 million inbound arrivals in 2024. (Source: Freepik)
Undoubtedly, European cities continue to dominate this year’s list as well, featuring Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and Barcelona, meanwhile, Asian cities solidify their position with the presence of Tokyo and Singapore.
| Rank | City | Country | Region |
| 1 | Paris | France | Europe |
| 2 | Madrid | Spain | Europe |
| 3 | Tokyo | Japan | Asia |
| 4 | Rome | Italy | Europe |
| 5 | Milan | Italy | Europe |
| 6 | New York | USA | North America |
| 7 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Europe |
| 8 | Sydney | Australia | Oceania |
| 9 | Singapore | Singapore | Asia |
| 10 | Barcelona | Spain | Europe |
Source: Top City Destinations Index 2024 | Euromonitor International
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