Istanbul became the most visited city in the world in 2023, according to the Euromonitor International rating.
Last year, 20.2 million international tourists visited Istanbul, which is 26% more than in 2022. London came in second place in the TOP 10 urban destinations in the world with 18.8 million visitors, and Dubai came in third with 16.8 million.
They are followed by Antalya (16.5 million), Paris (15.5 million), Hong Kong (14.7 million), Bangkok (12.2 million), New York (11.7 million), Cancun and Mecca (10.8 million each).
The Euromonitor International Index of the best urban destinations in 2023 evaluates 100 cities. The rating is based on 55 indicators distributed across six parameters: economic and commercial indicators, profitability of the tourism industry, tourism infrastructure, tourism policy, safety of life and health of tourists, sustainability of the hospitality industry.
The 5th anniversary International Tourism Forum "Travel!", held from June 10 to 15, 2025, at VDNKh in Moscow, concluded with record-breaking attendance and significant industry discussions
The year 2025 marks a special occasion for classical music enthusiasts, celebrating the 185th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Ensuring comfortable and accessible travel routes was a central topic at a session held during the V International Tourism Forum "Travel!" The session, titled "Transport Arteries of Tourism: Infrastructure Development for Comfortable Travel," highlighted the critical need for significant investment in Russia's transport logistics to achieve a breakthrough in the country's tourism sector
Despite a cyclone bringing heavy rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squally winds since June 15, Sochi's emergency services report no major incidents caused by the severe weather
The resort is now offering free morning fitness classes on the shore of its mountain lake at the Rosa Beach area, located 560 meters above sea level. These invigorating sessions run every week from Thursday to Sunday, led by qualified instructors
Sochi is set to expand its conservation efforts with the creation of four new specially protected natural areas. This initiative builds on significant greening efforts already underway in the city
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