Which European tourist destination was named the best in 2019?

At the Travel Weekly Competition (New York) Ireland For the sixth year in a row, he received the title of the best European destination.

The country bypasses serious competitors: Italy. Greece. Spain. England.

Experts believe that tourism in Ireland benefits from “luxury” tourism services and the hospitality industry. Also, the country “reaps” successes from film tourism – thousands of travelers come to see the location of the filming of “Game of Thrones”.

Tourism accounts for about 4% of the country’s GDP and is in fact its most developed industry.

“Currently, travelers have a huge selection to choose from, so it’s more important than ever that the island of Ireland stands out from other destinations – so this award is really good news,” said Alison Metcalfe, Ireland’s head of North America.

North America as a continent – that is, tourists from the US and Canada – is seen in Ireland as a leading market with a high return on investment in tourism. By the end of 2019, more than 2 million Canadian and American tourists visited the country, which brought income of more than 1.89 billion euros.

Source: tourprom