The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has determined which cities will generate the most revenue from tourism in 2022, and the findings are in: The best city for tourism is Paris. The WTTC, a nonprofit organisation for the travel industry with headquarters in the UK, examined data from 2022 to determine where tourists spent the most money. It also considered the amount of money invested by local and national businesses and governments in these locations as tourist attractions.
Paris, which is renowned for its high-end cuisine, art, and fashion, came in first place on the list with $35.6 billion in total tourism revenue. Additionally, the city is putting significant resources into infrastructure, security, and other preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The WTTC list included three cities from each of two nations. Orlando, New York City, and Las Vegas served as ambassadors for the United States. Despite the fact that each city earns a sizable sum of money from tourism, they all cater to distinct types of tourists. For example, families who want to visit the city’s amusement parks frequent Orlando, but gambling and nightlife enthusiasts flock to Las Vegas and New York, respectively. Orlando had the greatest revenue of this group, bringing in $31 billion for 2022.
Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou all made the top 10, demonstrating China’s outstanding performance on the list. Other Chinese locations were also mentioned, including Macao and Sanya, a seaside resort on the island of Hainan. Since its border has been reopened, China has made significant investments in the tourism industry and is actively marketing to foreign tourists. The only place in China with legal gambling is Macao, and unlike the mainland, it is simpler for most foreigners to travel there without a visa. China will control its rankings by 2032, according to the WTTC.
Tokyo, Mexico City, and London are among notable cities on the list, with Tokyo coming in at number seven, Mexico City at number eight, and London at number nine. Despite having high tourist spending scores, well-known locations like Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Singapore did not make the overall “most powerful” list. The Middle East, which has seen a surge in popularity over the past ten years, had two shocking omissions: the host city of the World Cup for soccer, Doha, and the opulent Dubai, which scored poorly in the other categories and fell outside the top 10.
Finally, Paris is the top tourist destination not just because of its world-class cuisine, culture, and fashion, but also because of the significant investments made in the city’s infrastructure, security, and other areas in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics. China is expected to take over the rankings in the future, but the United States also did well, with Orlando, New York City, and Las Vegas all making the list. So, grab your luggage and travel to one of these popular tourist destinations for a trip you won’t soon forget. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has determined which cities will generate the most revenue from tourism in 2022, and the findings are in: The best city for tourism is Paris. The WTTC, a nonprofit organisation for the travel industry with headquarters in the UK, examined data from 2022 to determine where tourists spent the most money. It also considered the amount of money invested by local and national businesses and governments in these locations as tourist attractions.