The most visited cities around the world

Bangkok

Famous for its refreshing sanctuaries, vibrant neighbourhoods and thrilling nightlife, Bangkok is the most visited city in the world with more than 20 million international arrivals in 2017. While being one of the top destinations for foreign professionals seeking new career opportunities, let us remind you that there's much more to see and to do in Bangkok than you have ever imagined. The Grand Palace and the temples of Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, reflecting Khmer origins, are some of the must-sees in Bangkok. Aside from bustling shopping streets where you can find some cheap but fantastic stuff, the city can also boast of its impressive luxury hotels and gigantic shopping malls. If you're looking to taste the tasty Thai cuisine, Bangkok is the place to be thanks to its many restaurants and street food stalls. Visitors, coming mostly from China, Japan and South Korea, generally spend four nights on average in Bangkok and spend around $ 173 per day.

London

The British capital city needs no introduction. With its cultural diversity and tremendous legacy, London is one of the world's most attractive destinations for various reasons. While foreigners are mainly driven to London by its economic prosperity and opportunities available, visitors find it hard to resist its unique charm combining history and modernity. The iconic Big Ben, located at the top of the Elizabeth Tower, the famous London Eye and the Westminster Abbey are some of the most popular tourist sites in London, but there's so much more to see like the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Aquarium, the Royal National Theater and the Imperial War Museum. London mainly attracts American, French and German visitors. In 2017, more than 19 million international arrivals were recorded. Visitors usually spend five nights on average in London and make daily expenses of around $ 153.

Paris

Paris is at the third spot with nearly 17.5 million international arrivals for the past year. Nicknamed the City of Light, Paris is a particularly attractive destination for British, American and Spanish visitor, probably because of its cultural and historical wealth, and its impressive architecture. Dubbed the capital of art, gastronomy and fashion, Paris is a top destination for shopaholics thanks to its vast shopping malls, world famous brands, luxury boutiques, and excellent restaurants and cafes. The flea market is as popular as the Galeries Lafayette, La Defense and Champs Elysees. Visitors spend two and a half nights on average in Paris, and their daily expenses amount to $ 301. Do we even have to say that Disneyland Paris, the Musee d'Orsay, Notre Dame Cathedrale, Montmartre, Palais Garnier and Place de la Concorde are some of the must-sees in Paris?

Dubai

Dubai is especially known for its ultra-modern architecture, rich culture and vibrant nightlife. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that it ranks fourth in the Global Destinations Index. As one of the most impressive cities of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai mainly attracts Indias, Saudis and Britons. Needless to say that Dubai is a top destination for shopaholics thanks to its luxury shopping malls like the Dubai Mall with more than 1,200 shops, 150 restaurants, and ice rink, an artificial waterfall, an aquarium and an underwater zoo. Burj Khalifa – which is 830 meters high – overlooks the city with the Dubai Fountain at its feet. Palm Jumeirah is one of the world's largest artificial islands with a selection of luxury hotels such as the One & Only, Waldorf Astoria, and Atlantis, the Palm. Visitors in Dubai spend three and a half nights on average while their expenses amount to around $ 537 a day.

Singapore

As a global financial centre, Singapore is an attractive city for many reasons including its economic prosperity, its cultural diversity and its modern look. Nearly 14 million international arrivals were recorded for the past year with visitors coming mainly from China, Indonesia and India. The City State can boast of a plethora of luxury hotels, shopping malls, as well as restaurants where you can enjoy a variety of local and international cuisines. The city centre can boast of its impressive architecture, like the City Hall with its 18 Corinthian columns. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay, and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown are some of the must-sees in Singapore. Sentosa Island is an artificial island that is famous for the Universal Studios and its heavenly beaches. Visitors in Singapore spend an average of 4 nights with daily expenses of $ 286.

New York

You can find anything in New York, from professional opportunities and accommodation to leisure activities for all tastes. New York is the most visited city in the USA and 6th in the world with more than 13 million international arrivals for the past year. The Big Apple is a welcoming city with visitors coming mainly from the UK, China and Canada spending eight nights on average and making daily expenses of $ 147. Like Paris, New York is full of tourist attractions. The Empire State Building, the Broadway Theater, Central Park and St. Patrick's Cathedral are some of the must-sees. Crossing Manhattan, the 5th Avenue is famous for its luxury boutiques, not to mention the Apple Store for tech people. South of Manhattan is the Statue of Liberty that attracts visitors from all around the world.