The top 10 tourist destinations in the world, based on the number of international visitor arrivals, are:
- France – 89.4 million visitors
- Spain – 83.7 million visitors
- United States – 79.3 million visitors
- China – 65.7 million visitors
- Italy – 64.5 million visitors
- Turkey – 45.8 million visitors
- Mexico – 41.4 million visitors
- Germany – 39.6 million visitors
- Thailand – 38.2 million visitors
- United Kingdom – 36.3 million visitors
#1 FRANCE France is the most visited country by tourists as the countryis rich in culture and has some of the finest places to see. Villas in France, the French wine and weather make a fantastic reason to see the country. #2 USA USA is a top destination for tourists. Holidays in USA are an experience in diversity as the country is diverse in its weather conditions, the composition of the population and the topography. This diversity has led to people defining USA in their own terms and one can see the states of USA having a distinct identity of their own. #3 SPAIN Spain is the third most visited country in the world with more than 60 million tourists visiting it annually. A tour of Spain would include a visit to its famous cities Barcelona and Madrid. Apart from sampling some ethnic Spanish food and wine one can see some of the most beautiful architectural designs on the buildings of Spain. #4 CHINA China has grown as a top tourist spot as the people of the country and their unique culture attract people from far and wide. The impressive Great Wall of China and the tasty food of the country make every China holiday well worth the time. #5 ITALY Italy an important tourist destination in Europe is a favorite with honeymooners and all romantic souls. Vacations to Italy are an invitation to spend ones time indulging in the senses be it eating delicious Italian pasta or drinking some of the best Italian wine, seeing Italian art or simply breathing in the scented air of the country.
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Source : http://www.e-unwto.org/doi/pdf/10.18111/9789284418145
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