Which countries attract the most tourists around the world?
According to the World Tourism Organization (or UNWTO), in 2023, countries worldwide recorded a total of approximately 1.3 billion international tourist arrivals. Travelers seeking a change of scenery visited five continents, ranging from France to Mexico to Turkey.
France, the most popular tourist destination globally.
Cities with rich cultural heritage and diverse culinary experiences, and charming, historic towns.
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In 2024, on the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, France is expected to receive over 100 million tourists in that year.
The top 10 most visited countries globally in 2022
- France – approximately 87 million visitors
- Spain – 82 million tourists visited.
- The United States – 77 million visitors
- China – 61 million tourists
- Italy - 58 million tourists visited.
- Mexico - 39 million tourists
- United Kingdom – 38 million tourists visited.
- Turkey - 38 million tourists
- Germany - 38 million tourists
- Thailand – 35 million visitors