Listed cities where tourists spend all their money
Mastercard published the results of the Global Destination Cities Index, in which it estimated the amount of money spent by tourists in 2017 in 162 cities around the world.
The leader of the top in total spending of foreigners in 2017 - DubaiUAE). Tourists left a record $29.7 billion in its stores and restaurants. The average daily expenditure of each traveler was $537. According to Mastercard, a total of 15.79 million visitors came to Dubai in 2017.
Then comes Mecca.Saudi ArabiaThere tourists for the year left 18.45 billion dollars. The average daily expenditure was $135.
Another top five hit London (United Kingdom)) ($17.45 billion), Singapore (Singapore) ($17.02 billion), Bangkok (Thailand) ($16.36 billion). In New York.USAannual spending of tourists is estimated at $ 16.1 billion, in ParisFrance$13.05 billion, in TokyoJapan) - $11.91 billion.
In terms of tourist flow, Bangkok was the first in the world with 20.04 million tourists. London (19.83 million tourists) and Paris (17.44 million). Dubai occupies the fourth position in the ranking of tourist flow.
Experts say that the Global Destination Cities Index is not just a ranking of the best tourist destinations. According to the information on the volume of visitors and expenses in 2017, an in-depth analysis helps to forecast growth for the coming year. According to him, the tourist flow to Dubai this year will increase by 5.5%, and the average duration of stay of guests will be equal to 3.5 nights.