Paris Tops 2024 Global City Rankings as Travel Demand Surges

Euromonitor International's annual index highlights Paris's dominance, with New York leading U.S. cities at sixth place.

Paris ranks as the world's most attractive city for the fourth consecutive year, credited to its strong tourism infrastructure and hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Madrid, Tokyo, Rome, and Milan complete the top five, showcasing Europe's dominance in the rankings with six cities in the top 10.
New York City is the highest-ranked U.S. city at sixth place, moving up from tenth in 2022, with Los Angeles following at 18th.
Bangkok leads in international arrivals with 32 million visitors in 2024, followed by Istanbul, London, Hong Kong, and Mecca.
The report highlights a 19% global increase in international arrivals, driven by post-pandemic tourism demand and simplified visa processes in many destinations.