Top 25 most visited cities in the world in 2017

The tourism industry is booming and before you choose your next destination, check out the Top 25 most visited cities in the world in 2016 and expected figures for 2017 (November projections):





1. Hong Kong: 26.55 million in 2016;
25.7 million expected in 2017 (-3.2% growth).

2. Bangkok: 21.25 million in 2016;
23.27 expected in 2017 (9.5% growth).

3. London: 19.19 million in 2016;
19.8 expected in 2017 (3.4% growth).

4. Singapore: 16.6 million in 2016;
17.6 million expected in 2017 (3.4% growth).

5. Macau: 15.39 million in 2016;
16.3 million expected in 2017 (5.9% growth).

6. Dubai: 14.9 million in 2016;
16 million expected in 2017 (7.7% growth).

7. Paris: 14.39 million in 2016;
14.26 million expected in 2017 (-0.9% growth).

8. New York City: 12.65 million in 2016;
13.1 million expected in 2017 (3.6% growth).

9. Shenzhen, China: 12.57 million in 2016;
12.96 million expected in 2017 (3.1% growth).

10. Kuala Lumpur: 12.29 million in 2016;
12.8 million expected in 2017 (4.5% growth).

11. Phuket, Thailand: 10.6 million in 2016;
12 million expected in 2017 (14% growth).

12. Rome: 9.4 million in 2016;
9.6 million expected in 2017 (1.8% growth).

13. Tokyo: 9.27 million in 2016;
9.7 million expected in 2017 (4.8% growth).

14. Taipei: 9.2 million in 2016;
9.3 million expected in 2017 (1% growth).

15. Istanbul: 9.17 million in 2016;
8.6 million expected in 2016 (-5.8% growth).

16. Seoul: 9 million in 2016;
7.66 million expected in 2017 (-14.9% growth).

17. Guangzhou, China: 8.6 million in 2016;
9 million expected in 2017 (5.3% growth).

18. Prague: 8.18 million in 2016;
8.5 million expected in 2017 (4.5% growth).

19. Mecca, Saudi Arabia: 7.96 million in 2016;
8.7 million expected in 2017 (9.8% growth).

20. Miami, Florida: 7.8 million in 2016;
8 million in 2017 (3.1% growth).

21. Delhi, India: 7.4 million in 2016;
10.26 million expected in 2017 (37.7% growth).

22. Mumbai, India: 7.19 million in 2016;
8.9 million expected in 2017 (23.5% growth).

23. Barcelona, Spain: 7.04 million in 2016;
7.6 million expected in 2017 (8.3% growth).

24. Pattaya, Thailand: 7.02 million in 2016;
7.3 million expected in 2017 (4.2% growth).

25. Shanghai: 6.9 million in 2016;
7.2 million expected in 2017 (4.3% growth).

Source: CNN & Euromonitor International's

World’s Top 10 Countries - Tourism Destinations

Following my latest post about the Portuguese tourism, find out below the top 10 countries that received more tourists in 2012.

Source: UNWTO

Portugal had more tourists than Brazil in 2012

This is a surprising result, because Brazil has an area which is 92 times bigger than Portugal.

In 2012, Portugal had 7,6 million tourists, which is not even close than the world tourism country leader (France) which received 83 million tourists in the same year.

However, although its size, Brazil had only 5,6 million tourists in 2012.

The Brazil tourism performance will certainly increase in 2014 with the Football (Soccer) World Cup and in 2016, with the Rio Olympic Games.

Source: UNWTO

Why I love Lisbon

More info about Lisbon: http://www.visitlisboa.com/Home_UK.aspx?lang=en-GB

Portugal named one of the top 5 destinations for a family summer holiday

Check out Portugal review at "iWantsun.co.uk":

"Portugal, a favourite family holiday destination for years is still top the list, providing interesting culture, stunning beaches, gorgeous architecture, delicious cuisine and most importantly, good value for money.

According to the Holiday Costs Barometer, Portugal is the 7th cheapest destination for popular holiday items. Resort prices in Portugal have also plummeted by 15% this year compared to last, meaning you’ll get great bang for your buck too.

Besides the popular Algarve resorts, why not head north and try the beautiful historic city of Sintra near Lisbon and Porto in the north of the country?"

learn more at: http://www.iwantsun.co.uk/family-holidays/2013/05/07/top-five-destinations-for-a-family-summer-holiday-2013