Paris Declared Earth's Most Attractive City Of 2024 See Who Are In Top 5

Euromonitor International, a global market research company, recently released its Top 100 City Destinations Index 2024, which includes the most attractive cities around the globe

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The rankings are based on factors like economy, tourism performance, infrastructure, policies and appeal, health, safety, and sustainability

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According to the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2024 by Euromonitor International, Paris is the world’s most attractive city

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Madrid took second place, while Tokyo, Rome, and Milan completed the top five

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Delhi, India’s capital, ranked 74th on Euromonitor International’s list, became the first Indian city to make it to the list

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This is the fourth consecutive time the French capital has claimed the top spot on the list. Paris has notably excelled in tourism infrastructure, health and safety categories

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In 2024, Paris saw a surge in visitors as it hosted the Olympics and Paralympics. According to Business Insider, 11 million people visited the city during the Olympic games

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The Euromonitor International report also shows that global tourism is thriving again post pandemic, with international arrivals rising by 19 per cent in 2024

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Europe remains the most visited region, with 793 million trips. In Asia, Bangkok set a new record, welcoming 32 million tourists, more than before the pandemic

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