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Summary of "Top 100 City Destinations 2018" by Euromonitor International

Core Content

This report from Euromonitor International provides an overview of the Top 100 City Destinations based on international arrivals in 2017, with forecast data for 2018. It outlines the global performance of city destinations, highlights key cities, and discusses the factors influencing their rankings and growth.

Main Points and Key Information

Methodology and Definitions

• The report covers over 600 cities globally.
• International arrivals are defined as tourists visiting a country for at least 24 hours, not exceeding 12 months, and staying in paid or unpaid accommodation.
• Exclusions include domestic tourists, same-day visitors, transit passengers, cruise passengers, and those in paid employment abroad.
• Smart city initiatives are crucial for managing population and tourist growth in fast-developing cities.

Global Performance of City Destinations

• Global inbound arrivals are expected to grow by 5% to 1.4 billion trips in 2018.
• Top 100 city destinations are expected to grow by 7.5%, outperforming the global average.
• Asia continues to dominate the ranking, with 41 cities in the top 100, up from 37 in 2012.
• Middle East and Africa are the biggest losers, with several cities dropping out due to security issues and terrorist attacks.
• Cairo is experiencing a resurgence in arrivals.
• Japan and India show strong growth in inbound arrivals, with cities like Osaka (43%) and Delhi (23.1%) leading the way.

Four Cities to Watch

• Mumbai: Expected to enter the Asian top 10 in 2018 with 19% growth, following 25% growth in 2017.
• Osaka: Rose 113 places between 2012 and 2017, attributed to increased Chinese tourism.
• Porto: A new entrant to the top 100, expected to grow by 7% in 2018.
• Jerusalem: Showed 32% growth in 2017 and 38% forecast for 2018, after a period of decline.

Regional Highlights

Asia

• Hong Kong, China and Bangkok, Thailand remain the top two cities.
• Singapore, Macau, Kuala Lumpur, and Shenzhen are also among the global top 10.
• Seoul dropped from 16th to 24th due to a 15% decline in Chinese visitors.
• Air connectivity is a key driver for growth, with new airport expansions in cities like Bangkok, Macau, and Incheon.

Europe

• London, Paris, Istanbul, and Rome are the top four cities.
• Paris moved up to rank 6, showing 13.7% growth in 2017.
• Istanbul grew by 16.4% in 2017, and is expected to continue its strong performance.
• Amsterdam and Barcelona are experiencing overcrowding issues.
• Delhi is expected to jump to 10th in 2018, with 23.1% growth in 2018.

Americas

• New York City, Miami, and Cancún are the top three.
• New York launched a marketing campaign to counteract the Trump effect and promote openness to international visitors.
• Miami saw 5.6% growth in 2017 and 19.3% forecast for 2018, despite hurricanes and strained US-Mexico relations.
• Punta Cana is expected to see 19.3% growth in 2018, driven by improved air connectivity.

Middle East and Africa

• Dubai and Mecca are the top two cities.
• Dubai Tourism Vision 2020 aims to welcome 20 million visitors by 2020.
• Mecca is focusing on religious tourism and has introduced smart technologies to manage pilgrims.
• Cairo saw 45.7% growth in 2017 and is expected to continue its upward trend.
• Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi are also notable for their growth and diversification strategies.

Ranking and Notes

• The Top 10 cities in 2018 are:

  1. Hong Kong
  2. Bangkok
  3. London
  4. Singapore
  5. Macau
  6. Paris
  7. Dubai
  8. New York City
  9. Kuala Lumpur
  10. Shenzhen

• Rank movement and growth data for 2017 and 2018 are provided for each city.

Conclusion

The report emphasizes the importance of cities as key players in the global travel industry, highlighting growth trends, challenges, and strategies for sustainable and smart development. It also underscores the role of marketing, infrastructure, and political stability in shaping the future of city tourism.