Named cities that make billions on tourists
The WTTC has published a report covering 72 of the most significant cities in terms of tourism, which contributed $625 billion to GDP in 2017.
More than others, Shanghai was able to earn on tourists. Tourism contributed $35 billion to the GDP of the largest city in China. The second place is occupied by another Chinese metropolis - the capital Beijing - 32.5 billion.
Paris ($28 billion), Orlando ($24.8 billion), New York ($24.8 billion), Tokyo ($21.7 billion), Bangkok ($21.3 billion), Mexico City ($19.7 billion), Las Vegas ($19.5 billion). Shenzhen ($19 billion).
Moscow was able to take 35th place, tourism brought $5.4 billion to the GDP of the Russian capital. Of these, 4.5 billion relate to the incoming tourist flow.
The WTTC report identifies fast-growing cities as contributing to tourism. These include Cairo, its growth share of tourism - 34.4%, Macau in the region. China - 14.2 percent. Tourism is projected to generate twice as much money for Shanghai as Paris by 2027. According to experts, serious growth over the next years will show Guangzhou and Chongqing (China). Moscow By 2027, it will earn 6.3 billion from tourism.