Top 10 World’s Best Tourism Countries (2024)

The United States has just won a significant honor – being named the world’s best country for travel and tourism in 2024 by the World Economic Forum. The US is the only North American country in the top 10.
In the United States, tourism is a large industry that serves millions of international and domestic tourists yearly. Foreigners visit the U.S. to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks, and entertainment venues. Americans seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and vacation areas.

With over 90 million visits by international tourists. This rapid expected growth is thanks to the recovery of European households’ purchasing power in a context of falling inflation, the economic recovery in Europe and the perception of greater security that the country conveys relative to other competing destinations.
There is no doubt that part of the reason behind the current buoyancy of Spain’s economy is the strength of the tourism sector. Following the sector’s excellent performance over the past year, all the tourism activity indicators have accelerated in the first four months of 2024.

This year’s third-place country, which has been experiencing a tourism boom since reopening post-pandemic. More than three million foreign tourists per month went to Japan in both March and April 2024, with more expected to visit during the coming summer holidays.

It’s no surprise that France scores highly, landing in fourth position overall. The country knows it has the world’s eyes looking its way ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris this year.

Australia is lauded for its wide variety of tourism offerings, like the world-famous Bondi Beach. Tourism in Australia is an important part of the Australian economy, and comprises domestic and international visitors.
Popular Australian destinations include the coastal cities of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as other high-profile destinations including regional Queensland, the Gold Coast and the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest reef. Other popular locations include Uluru, the Australian outback and the Tasmanian wilderness. The unique Australian wildlife is also another significant point of interest in the country’s tourism.

Whether you love nature or history, mountains or the sea, Germany has something to offer for everyone. From majestic castles set amid picturesque landscapes to the lively streets of Berlin, there are countless hidden treasures to discover in the country.

Tourism in the United Kingdom is a major industry and contributor to the U.K. economy, United Kingdom attracting 40.86 million international tourists (Even before COVID-19 pandemic began (Between March 2020 and March 2022), which was more than two times U.K.’s total population.
The country’s principal tourist destinations are London, Edinburgh, Oxford, Cambridge, York, and Canterbury. The United Kingdom hosts a total of 33 World Heritage sites.

China have the advantage of being large and having lots of room to work with, which helps spread the flow of visitors.
In recent months made some moves to make it easier for tourists to visit. In March, it dropped visa requirements for residents of several European countries, including Ireland, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
It’s also easier than ever for Americans to visit China, as they no longer need to provide an itinerary or proof of hotel bookings to get a travel visa.

In ninth position, has also struggled to balance its thriving tourism market with the needs of local communities.
Venice began charging a “tourist tax” entry fee last month, and the northern region of Bolzano – South Tyrol has capped its hotel capacity, allowing a new hotel to open only if another has closed.

From adventures on mountains, glaciers and lakes to explorations of pretty Alpine towns and chic modern cities, Switzerland supplies natural and man-made thrills.
Switzerland is perhaps most well-known for its chocolate, watches and cheese, but it is the country’s stunning scenery that is the real star of the show. Tourists Discover postcard-perfect Alpine towns such as Zermatt, Interlaken and Grindelwald as well as serene lakeside retreats such as Interlaken and Montreux and much more.