athens ForwardKeys: Athens Among Top Global Performers in Year-on-Year Growth for 2024 by GTP editing team 20 December 2024 written by GTP editing team 20 December 2024 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 31 Acropolis, Athens. Athens has emerged as a standout destination in 2024, achieving an impressive 17 percent year-on-year growth and securing a spot in travel intelligence provider ForwardKeys’ ranking of top-performing global destinations. This milestone underscores the city’s growing appeal among international travelers, fueled by its rich cultural heritage, vibrant urban atmosphere, and continuous enhancements in tourism infrastructure. Top performers for year-on-year growth Topping the list are Alicante and Budapest, both boasting remarkable 22 percent growth compared to 2023. Miami follows with an 18 percent increase, while Los Angeles ties with Athens at 17 percent, highlighting the strong performance of urban centers worldwide. Other cities rounding out the top ten include: Bacelona and Madrid (16 percent each), Rome (15 percent), Malaga (14 percent) and Milan (13 percent). According to ForwardKeys, these top performers for year-on-year growth reflect diverse travel preferences in 2024. Most popular destinations worldwide ForwardKeys also highlighted the world’s most popular destinations based on market share. Leading the pack in 2024 are London, Bangkok and Tokyo. London maintained its position as the world’s most visited destination, while Bangkok (+30 prcen) and Tokyo (+36 percent) emerged as strong contenders, reflecting their growing popularity with travellers through 2024. Top 10 destinations leading APAC’s recovery As Asia-Pacific gradually rebounds, ForwardKeys identified the 10 destinations leading the region’s recovery. APAC destinations showed strong post-COVID recovery through 2024, with Beijing and Guangzhou standing out as top performers. Impressive year-on-year growth from Nha Trang (+80 prcent), Shanghai (+77 percent), and Hong Kong (+44 percent) highlighted the wider region’s appeal. Leading destinations for Business Travel Business travel is also on the rise, with key destinations excelling in this sector. ForwardKeys’ data reveals that Shanghai led the global business travel sector (+63 percent), demonstrating its unmatched appeal for corporate travellers. Elsewhere, Kuala Lumpur (+28 percent), Bangkok (+23 percent), and Tokyo (+21 percent) emerged as key destinations for doing business through 2024. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Greek Hotel Industry Raises Concerns Over New Fee in Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni next post EU Council Adopts Revised Package Travel Directive to Boost Traveler Protection You may also like Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
