Futuristic skyscrapers next to traditional Chinese temples. It's expected that 8.66 million international visitors will come to Hong Kong in 2015, according to MasterCard's latest Global Destination Cities Index.
10. Hong Kong —
Futuristic skyscrapers next to traditional Chinese temples. It's expected that 8.66 million international visitors will come to Hong Kong in 2015, according to MasterCard's latest Global Destination Cities Index.
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One of many reasons tourists are attracted to Seoul -- historic palaces. The city expects to see 10.35 million international visitors in 2015. They'll spend $15.24 billion, putting Seoul fourth on the list in terms of projected visitor spending.
9. Seoul —
One of many reasons tourists are attracted to Seoul -- historic palaces. The city expects to see 10.35 million international visitors in 2015. They'll spend $15.24 billion, putting Seoul fourth on the list in terms of projected visitor spending.
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Home to the tallest twin towers in the world, the Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur expects to welcome 11.13 million international visitors in 2015.
8. Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia —
Home to the tallest twin towers in the world, the Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur expects to welcome 11.13 million international visitors in 2015.
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The second most popular city in East Asia with visitors, Singapore is expected to see 11.88 million visitors in 2015. Experts point out that the city, together with Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, lacks a diversified source of visitors -- its top five visitor feeder cities are all from the Asia-Pacific region.
7. Singapore —
The second most popular city in East Asia with visitors, Singapore is expected to see 11.88 million visitors in 2015. Experts point out that the city, together with Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, lacks a diversified source of visitors -- its top five visitor feeder cities are all from the Asia-Pacific region.
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New York is expected to draw 12.27 million international visitors in 2015. The city is tops in visitor spending in North America ($17.4 billion).
6. New York —
New York is expected to draw 12.27 million international visitors in 2015. The city is tops in visitor spending in North America ($17.4 billion).
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Istanbul will see an estimated 12.56 million global visitors in 2015. Among all the 132 cities on the list, Istanbul has the most diverse visitor base.
5. Istanbul —
Istanbul will see an estimated 12.56 million global visitors in 2015. Among all the 132 cities on the list, Istanbul has the most diverse visitor base.
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Dubai outshines all its Middle Eastern neighbors in visitor arrivals. The city will host 14.46 million international visitors in 2015. They'll spend an estimated $11.7 billion.
4. Dubai, United Arab Emirates —
Dubai outshines all its Middle Eastern neighbors in visitor arrivals. The city will host 14.46 million international visitors in 2015. They'll spend an estimated $11.7 billion.
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Paris' <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2015%2F05%2F30%2Ftravel%2Fparis-love-locks-bridges-feat%2F">love locks might have been removed from the Pont Des Arts bridge</a>, but that isn't stopping the city from being third most popular among world travelers in 2015, with 16.06 million visitors.
3. Paris —
Paris' love locks might have been removed from the Pont Des Arts bridge, but that isn't stopping the city from being third most popular among world travelers in 2015, with 16.06 million visitors.
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Bangkok held the top spot in the survey in 2013, then lost that ranking largely due to political unrest. But the city's popularity is returning -- 18.24 million visitors are expected in 2015. Visitors can spend a day sightseeing at a Thai Buddhist temple, a Chinese Taoist temple, a Hindu shrine, a Catholic cathedral and a Muslim mosque.
2. Bangkok —
Bangkok held the top spot in the survey in 2013, then lost that ranking largely due to political unrest. But the city's popularity is returning -- 18.24 million visitors are expected in 2015. Visitors can spend a day sightseeing at a Thai Buddhist temple, a Chinese Taoist temple, a Hindu shrine, a Catholic cathedral and a Muslim mosque.
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Known for cloudy skies and rich history, London has topped the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index five of the past seven years. The city is expected to welcome 18.82 million international visitors in 2015.
Top travel destination for 2015: London —
Known for cloudy skies and rich history, London has topped the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index five of the past seven years. The city is expected to welcome 18.82 million international visitors in 2015.
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