Istanbul becomes the world's most visited city
According to a report by Euromonitor International, Istanbul outpaced London and Dubai to become the world's top holiday destination in 2023.
![Istanbul becomes the world's most visited city](/Archive/2024/2/13/2134639/kapak_162502.jpg)
Based on findings from Euromonitor International, a leading research firm based in London, Istanbul claimed the title of the most visited city globally in 2023. It surpassed other leading holiday destinations such as London and Dubai to top the list.
Tourist visits to Istanbul exceeded 20 million last year, marking a 26% increase in visitor numbers compared to the previous year.
London secured the second spot on the list with 18 million international visitors in 2023, witnessing a 17% rise in tourism from the year before. Dubai, ranking third last year, was also named the best holiday destination by Tripadvisor.
Antalya was the fourth most visited city globally last year. Paris, anticipated to have a bustling year in tourism due to the upcoming Olympics, is ranked as the fifth most visited city.
Euromonitor International revealed the top 10 most visited cities in 2023 as follows:
1. Istanbul
2. London
3. Dubai
4. Antalya
5. Paris
6. Hong Kong
7. Bangkok
8. New York
9. Cancun
10. Mecca
Most Read News
-
Karşıyaka fans canceled transfer announced 1 day before
-
Turkish Red Crescent sells tents to AHBAP
-
Science and religion: Two separate worlds (2)
-
Child labor today: A former child worker’s perspective
-
The government shelters under Arab imperialism
-
The TRC scandal: The second act—Selling aid as well
-
Act III of TRC's tent sale scandal
-
Where's the blanket money?
-
Red Cross and Red Crescent denied the €3.5 million...
-
Record-breaking: Fenerbahçe announces En Nesyri's fee