The most popular travel destinations in the world for 2024 were arranged in the Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Destination Awardsrecently announced by TripAdvisor.
The rankings were created by analyzing the quality and number of reviews left by visitors from around the world on Tripadvisor between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 about accommodation, dining and ‘things to do’.
The most famous destination for 2024
According to Tripadvisor, Tokyo is the most popular travel destination in 2024. Visitors queue to enter the country.
According to Airbnb statistics Thanks to CNBC, Tokyo is also one of the top 24 international destinations for visitors from outside the United States this year.
Compared to the same period in 2023 search traffic for travel from Japan more than tripled in the first nine months of 2024according to Airbnb, a greater increase than that of any other country.
Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world, is located in Tokyo, one of the most livable cities in the world.
Top 10 travel destinations in the world in 2024
- Tokyo, Japan
- Seoul, South Korea
- Halong Bay, Vietnam
- Palawan Island, Philippines
- Sapa, Vietnam
- Bogota Colombia
- Pattaya, Thailand
- Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This year, Seoul, South Korea, is the second most popular travel destination in the world.
Market research firm Euromonitor International claims that the city was one of the most visited cities in Asia in 2023.
Bookings for flights to Seoul doubled to 191% between 2022 and 2022, a Trip.com representative told CNBC Travel.
Seoul, South Korea, is home to more than a dozen Fortune Global 500 companies, including Samsung and LG, and is known for its music and entertainment industries.
TOP travel trends for 2024
The travel trends for 2024 focus on meaningful experiences, sustainability and well-being. Here’s a quick summary from Conde Nast Traveler magazine:
- Astrotourism: Travel to observe astronomical phenomena in pollution-free locations.
- Eco-diving: Choosing destinations based on sustainable diving practices.
- Exchange house: Exchange homes for affordable travel experiences.
- Train stations as food destinations: Train stations become hubs for local food and drink.
- Sports tourism: Travel for sporting events, supplemented with documentaries such as Formula 1: Drive to Survive.
- Cooling: Seeking cooler climates to avoid the heat.
- Gig tripping: Traveling for concerts and music festivals.
- Biohacking Health in resorts: Resorts offering treatments for longevity and well-being.
- Traveling during the shoulder season: Choosing off-peak travel times for better experiences and value.
- Private group tours: Traveling with friends or family in private groups for a shared experience.
