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World’s 10 Most Popular Tourist Destinations
Published 4:56 AM EDT, Fri September 7, 2018
1. France: With 86.9 million visitors in 2017, France is, yet again, the world’s top travel destination.World’s most visited countries: The just-released United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 2018 Tourism Highlights Report reveals the most visited tourist destinations in 2017.10. Thailand: This popular Southeast Asia country welcomed 35.4 million visitors in 2017. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the six-century-old temple atop Doi Suthep Mountain, offers exceptional views of the city of Chiang Mai below.9. Germany: Welcoming 37.5 million visitors in 2017, Germany ranked ninth on the list. Here’s an aerial view over the Dresden and Striezelmarkt Christmas market at night.8. Turkey: The eighth most visited country in 2017, Turkey witnessed huge growth in tourism growth last year, receiving 37.6 million tourists.7. United Kingdom: Home of the world’s most famous royal family, the United Kingdom received 37.7 million visitors in 2017, making it the seventh most popular destination in the world.6. Mexico: With a 12% increase in international tourist arrivals, Mexico hosted 39.3 million visitors last year. Cuetzalan, Puebla, is one of several must-visit beautiful small towns in Mexico.4. China: China received 60.7 million international tourists in 2017. This picture was taken at Huangguoshu Cataract — Asia’s largest waterfall — in Guizhou, one of China’s fastest growing provinces.3. United States: As the third most popular tourist destination in the world, the United States welcomed 75.9 million international travelers in 2017, bagging an income of $210.7 billion.2. Spain: Spain’s tourism figure increased from 75.3 million in 2016 to 81.8 million, making it the second most popular tourist destination in the world.
