Overview
- Europe dominates the latest top 10, with Madrid in second place and Tokyo third as Asia’s highest‑ranked city.
- London falls to No. 18 from No. 13 last year, despite strong infrastructure scores and weaker results in policy, safety and sustainability.
- Bangkok leads global international arrivals with an estimated 30.3 million trips in 2025, followed by Hong Kong and London.
- New York ranks No. 6 as the only U.S. city in the top 10, while Los Angeles climbs to No. 13 and Orlando leads tourism performance after major theme park expansions.
- Event and infrastructure boosts shape outcomes, including Paris’s Notre Dame reopening and Tokyo’s Narita airport expansion plans.