Rank 8 : Kuala Lumpur (9.2 million visitors)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The
survey made by the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index (Forbes)
put Kuala Lumpur in rank 8 as the most visited cities in the world in
2013. A construction boom has altered the cityscape of the downtown area
of Kuala Lumpur, capital city of Malaysia. It expects 9.2 million
visitors in 2013, making it No. 3 of the top 10 Asia/Pacific
destination cities (after Bangkok and Singapore).
01. Bangkok
The top destination city by international visitor arrivals in 2013 is Bangkok, according to the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index. This is the first time an Asian city is in the top rank since the Index was launched in 2011. Shown here: Bangkok's world-famous landmark,Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya River.
The top destination city by international visitor arrivals in 2013 is Bangkok, according to the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index. This is the first time an Asian city is in the top rank since the Index was launched in 2011. Shown here: Bangkok's world-famous landmark,Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya River.
02. London
Whether drawn by business or as tourists, London's visitors from New York are the ones that travel the furthest and spend the most. Shown here: Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Bridge.
Whether drawn by business or as tourists, London's visitors from New York are the ones that travel the furthest and spend the most. Shown here: Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Bridge.
03. Paris
Never mind that Paris shows a decline in the estimated number of international visitor arrivals. It's still a favorite city of many travelers.
Never mind that Paris shows a decline in the estimated number of international visitor arrivals. It's still a favorite city of many travelers.
04. Singapore
With a population of less than 5 million, Singapore expects 11.75 million visitors this year. Although it is a melting pot of cultures, including Indian, Chinese and Malay, English is the dominant language, and Westerners do not tend to experience the culture shock there that occurs elsewhere in the region.
With a population of less than 5 million, Singapore expects 11.75 million visitors this year. Although it is a melting pot of cultures, including Indian, Chinese and Malay, English is the dominant language, and Westerners do not tend to experience the culture shock there that occurs elsewhere in the region.
05. New York
In terms of cross-border spending, New York ranks top in 2013, with an estimated $18.59 billion, followed by London with $16.32 billion.
In terms of cross-border spending, New York ranks top in 2013, with an estimated $18.59 billion, followed by London with $16.32 billion.
06. Istanbul
As a travel destination, Istanbul is a rising star, with sights like the Hagia Sophia mosque shown here. If all top 10 destination cities maintain their current rates of growth in the next few years, then by 2016, Istanbul will surpass Singapore, New York and Paris in terms of international visitor arrivals.
As a travel destination, Istanbul is a rising star, with sights like the Hagia Sophia mosque shown here. If all top 10 destination cities maintain their current rates of growth in the next few years, then by 2016, Istanbul will surpass Singapore, New York and Paris in terms of international visitor arrivals.
07. Dubai
Sometimes called the shopping capital of the Middle East, Dubai Shows the strongest growth (along with Bangkok), increasing their arrival numbers by 10.9%.
Sometimes called the shopping capital of the Middle East, Dubai Shows the strongest growth (along with Bangkok), increasing their arrival numbers by 10.9%.
09. Hong Kong
Its majestic harbor beckons, with 8.7 million visitors expected this year, but Hong Kong's popularity has declined by one rank since last year, putting it behind Kuala Lumpur.
Its majestic harbor beckons, with 8.7 million visitors expected this year, but Hong Kong's popularity has declined by one rank since last year, putting it behind Kuala Lumpur.
10. Barcelona
Last year it ranked far behind Madrid in popularity with visitors, and remarkably was displaced by Shanghai. This year it outranks Shanghai, and Madrid is off the list. Barcelona's old world charm and Gaudi architecture will lure 8.41 million international travelers in 2013.
Last year it ranked far behind Madrid in popularity with visitors, and remarkably was displaced by Shanghai. This year it outranks Shanghai, and Madrid is off the list. Barcelona's old world charm and Gaudi architecture will lure 8.41 million international travelers in 2013.
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