UK-based market research company&nbspEuromonitor International&nbsphas released its annual report that ranks the top 100 city destinations in the world.

The&nbspTop 100 City Destinations Index 2022 uncovers the top city performers for economic and business activity, with thriving tourism infrastructure and performance that show great potential for investment and operation amid increased digitalisation, technological advancement and sustainability developments. In the pre-Covid era, the index was ranking leading destinations by number of international arrivals, and it was Asian cities that had come out on top, with Hong Kong and Bangkok leading the list.

In 2022, the game has changed. Europe is leading - of the top 10, eight cities are in Europe,&nbspwith only Dubai and New York from outside the continent. 

Paris has the winning spot in the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2022. Dubai comes in second. The report said that Dubai has had a stellar 2022 following the revival of the MICE tourism segment post-pandemic and Expo 2020 Dubai.

The third spot went to Amsterdam, Madrid came in at four, Rome at five, London was at six, Munich and Berlin were numbers seven and eight respectively, and Barcelona was at number nine.&nbspNew York got the last spot in the top 10 list.

As the Euromonitor report says, European cities continue to lead with 40 cities represented in Euromonitor International&rsquos Top 100 City Destinations Index 2022. The Index shows that 45 cities have risen in rank, with some of the largest increases attributed to Asian cities.

And how did Asia fare Not too badly.

With 26 cities in the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2022, Asia is the second leading region, following Europe. However, despite the large number of Asian cities featured in the Index, none appear in the Top 10 in 2022. Singapore is the leading Asian city in 15th position, followed by Tokyo which is ranked 20th. Tourism Policy and Attractiveness, and Health and Safety are the pillars with the greatest improvements in ranking for this region in 2022.

Asia has experienced a mixed performance due to travel restrictions. The 42 cities represented in the Index from emerging and developing markets have witnessed a net increase in rank due to improved Tourism Performance and Health and Safety.

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