Global Travel Trends 2024: Top Most Visited Countries
| Key Facts and Figures | Details |
|---|---|
| Global Tourism Growth in 2024 | 2.9% growth, reflecting post-pandemic recovery. |
| Most Visited Country (2024) | France with 89.4 million international tourist arrivals. |
| Top-10 Most Visited Countries (2024) | 1. France (89.4 M) 2. Spain (83.7 M) 3. United States (79.3 M) 4. China (65.7 M) 5. Italy (64.5 M) 6. Turkey (51.2 M) 7. Mexico (45 M) 8. Thailand (39.8 M) 9. Germany (39.6 M) 10. United Kingdom (39.4 M) |
| France Highlights | Known for Paris landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame), Provence countryside, French Riviera, and cultural heritage. Paris attracts 38 million visitors annually. |
| Spain Highlights | Famous for Madrid (Royal Palace), Barcelona (Gaudi's architecture), Mediterranean coasts, and islands like Mallorca and Ibiza. |
| United States Highlights | Major attractions include New York City, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and California and Florida coastlines. |