Skip to content
Lifestyle

Global Inbound Arrivals Expected To Grow To 1.47 Billion Trips

BY Soko Directory Team · December 3, 2019 12:12 pm

Global inbound arrivals are expected to grow by 4.2 percent to 1.47 billion trips in 2019, with the top 100 cities covering nearly 47 percent of global arrivals, according to the ‘Top 100 City Destinations 2019’ report by the global market research company Euromonitor International.

This year’s report, covering the world’s leading cities ranked by international tourist arrivals. shows that 5 out of the top 10 most visited cities in 2018 are in the Asia Pacific, with Hong Kong-listed as the most visited city in the world, followed by Bangkok.

Rabia Yasmeen, senior analyst at Euromonitor International comments: “amid the current situation in Hong Kong, leading to a sharp decline in the number of visitor arrivals this year at -8.7 percent, the city is expected to maintain its leading position in 2019.”

While the Asia Pacific is the clear winner in this year’s ranking, Europe remains the second key region for travelers, with London retaining its third place in the ranking despite a decline in the number of arrivals in 2018, as Brexit uncertainty continues. Reporting the fastest growth in inbound arrivals globally, Istanbul made a strong comeback in the top 10.

In stark contrast, increased competitiveness from Asian and European cities has weighed heavily on America’s cities with most experiencing a decline in rankings, despite growth in arrivals.

In the Middle East and Africa, Euromonitor records a steady growth when compared to the rest of the world, with Cairo and Hurghada showing a sharp recovery in the ranking, owing to an active tourism reform strategy.

“As tourism becomes a cornerstone for economic growth and receives more committed attention from governments, cities are expected to be the center of innovation and investment with technology and sustainability as key focus areas in the years to come,” concludes Yasmeen.

Soko Directory is a Financial and Markets digital portal that tracks brands, listed firms on the NSE, SMEs and trend setters in the markets eco-system. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/SokoDirectory and on Twitter: twitter.com/SokoDirectory

Trending Stories
Government and Policy Ministry Of Education Announces New School Calendar For 2025 Getrude Mathayo
Market News Kenya Has The Highest Fuel Prices On The African Continent Thanks To An Archaic & Repugnant Tax Regulation Environment Steve Biko Wafula
Entrepreneur's Corner The Brutal Truth: Why Genuine Business Isn’t For The Weak Steve Biko Wafula
Technology Meta-Sponsored Vambo AI & Futurize Hackathon Drives Innovation At Kenya Innovation Week 2024 Soko Directory Team
Lifestyle I&M Bank Launches Milele Rewards, To Let Customers Earn Points Through Their Cards Soko Directory Team
Related Articles
Lifestyle Stay In Control Of Your Finances This Festive Season With Eazzy Loan Soko Directory Team
Lifestyle Majid Al Futtaim Launches Carrefour’s First Retail Business School In Kenya Soko Directory Team
Lifestyle Canon Pushes For Inclusivity In Kenyan Photography Soko Directory Team
Headlines Jubilee Health Insurance’s “Always With You” Campaign Wins MSK Award Soko Directory Team
Lifestyle Procera Gin Launches Mixology Competition To Empower Local Talent Soko Directory Team
Explore Soko Directory
Banking Blogging Commodity Watch Did you know Entertainment Entrepreneur's Corner Feature Government and Policy Headlines Investment Lifestyle Market News Money Opinion Press Releases Stock Watch Technology
Soko Directory Archives