<strong>10. Antalya, Turkey: </strong>Great beaches and traditional culture make this Turkish resort city popular among travelers. The average length of stay? 14 nights. See more of the world's most popular cities for international travelers, according to Mastercard rankings:
10. Antalya, Turkey: Great beaches and traditional culture make this Turkish resort city popular among travelers. The average length of stay? 14 nights. See more of the world's most popular cities for international travelers, according to Mastercard rankings:
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<strong>9. Tokyo, Japan: </strong>Tokyo has the highest projected international visitor growth -- 10% for 2019 -- among the top 10 cities. In 2018, the city saw 12.93 million international overnight visitors.
9. Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo has the highest projected international visitor growth -- 10% for 2019 -- among the top 10 cities. In 2018, the city saw 12.93 million international overnight visitors.
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<strong>8. Istanbul, Turkey:</strong> Istanbul welcomed 13.4 million international overnight visitors in 2018, with 8% growth expected in 2019.
8. Istanbul, Turkey: Istanbul welcomed 13.4 million international overnight visitors in 2018, with 8% growth expected in 2019.
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<strong>7. New York City, USA: </strong>New York welcomed 13.6 million international overnight visitors in 2018, with a nearly 3% increase predicted for 2019.
7. New York City, USA: New York welcomed 13.6 million international overnight visitors in 2018, with a nearly 3% increase predicted for 2019.
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<strong>6. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: </strong>Kuala Lumpur welcomed 13.79 million international overnight visitors in 2018, with nearly 10% growth expected in 2019.
6. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur welcomed 13.79 million international overnight visitors in 2018, with nearly 10% growth expected in 2019.
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<strong>5. Singapore:</strong> International visitors stay an average of 4.2 nights in Singapore. More than 14.6 million international visitors stayed overnight in 2018.
5. Singapore: International visitors stay an average of 4.2 nights in Singapore. More than 14.6 million international visitors stayed overnight in 2018.
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<strong>4. Dubai, United Arab Emirates:</strong> International visitors to Dubai spend a whopping $553 per day, on average. Dubai is the No. 1 city by dollars spent by international visitors. It ranks fourth by visitor numbers.
4. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: International visitors to Dubai spend a whopping $553 per day, on average. Dubai is the No. 1 city by dollars spent by international visitors. It ranks fourth by visitor numbers.
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<strong>3. London, United Kingdom: </strong>London welcomed 19.09 million international overnight visitors in 2018, a decrease of nearly 4% from the previous year.
3. London, United Kingdom: London welcomed 19.09 million international overnight visitors in 2018, a decrease of nearly 4% from the previous year.
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<strong>2. Paris, France: </strong>Paris ranked No. 2 for international visitors, with 19.1 million in 2018. Visitors stayed an average of 2.5 nights.
2. Paris, France: Paris ranked No. 2 for international visitors, with 19.1 million in 2018. Visitors stayed an average of 2.5 nights.
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<strong>1. Bangkok, Thailand: </strong>The world's No. 1 city for international overnight visitors is once again Bangkok. The Thai capital has topped the Mastercard index for four consecutive years, with 22.78 million visitors in 2018.
1. Bangkok, Thailand: The world's No. 1 city for international overnight visitors is once again Bangkok. The Thai capital has topped the Mastercard index for four consecutive years, with 22.78 million visitors in 2018.
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