For over two years, travel was restricted globally. Everyone was confined to their houses for their own safety.

 

The travel industry, along with other industries, experienced an extremely difficult period when the world was struck by COVID-19, giving rise to the global pandemic.

 

The pandemic had a serious impact on the travel sector and tourist destinations worldwide. Many restrictions for tourists travelling since then have been implemented, but the good news is that all destinations have opened up for visitors who want to have a good time exploring a foreign city.

To promote their destinations, many inbound travel operators have created packages that are appealing to tourists. Numerous cities are in full swing and are seeing excellent footfall, leading to profits. It is a fantastic chance for tour operators and other travel businesses to arrange trips to well-known locations or places where international tourist numbers are anticipated to rise in the coming years.

 

Why should tour operators plan tours to destinations that will experience increasing footfall?

 

• For a travel company that plans tours, knowing where your target audience is interested in going and keeping a close eye on the market is very beneficial to attracting business.
  
  
• A better understanding of the upcoming market trends and practices helps provide customised tours.
  
  
• One of the key benefits of organising tours to these locations for inbound tour operators and travel agencies worldwide is that it will increase their sales and help establish their brand identity in the marketplace. 

 

Top 10 destinations that will experience increased footfall in the foreseeable future!

 

1. Bangkok

 

Total International Visitors: 22.78 million | Country: Thailand

Famous attractions: Wat Arun, Jim Thompson’s House, the Grand Palace, the Chao Phraya River, Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, etc.

 

 

2. Paris

 

Total International Visitors: 19.10 million | Country: France

Famous attractions: Eiffel Tower, Musée du Louvre, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Avenue des Champs, Musée d'Orsay, etc.

 

 

3. London

 

Total International Visitors: 19.09 million | Country: United Kingdom

Famous attractions: the Tower of London, the London Eye, the London Dungeon, Buckingham Palace, the Royal Botanic Gardens, etc.

 

 

4. Dubai

 

Total International Visitors: 15.93 million | Country: United Arab Emirates

Famous attractions: the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek, the Dubai Desert, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, etc.

 

5. Singapore

 

Total International Visitors: 14.67 million | Country: The Republic of Singapore

Famous attractions: The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Botanic Gardens, Singapore Zoo, etc.

 

 

6. Kuala Lumpur

 

Total International Visitors: 13.79 million | Country: Malaysia

Famous attractions: Petronas Towers, Menara Kuala Lumpur, Thean Hou Temple, National Mosque of Malaysia, Batu Caves, etc.

 

 

7. New York

 

Total International Visitors: 13.60 million | Country: United States of America

Famous attractions: the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Central Park, etc.

 

 

8. Istanbul

 

Total International Visitors: 13.40 million | Country: Turkey

Famous attractions: Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, Msr arşs, Basilica Cistern, and others.

 

 

9. Tokyo

 

Total International Visitors: 12.93 million international visitors | Country: Japan 

Famous attractions: Tokyo Skytree, Ghibli Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Jingu, etc.

 

 

10. Antalya

 

Country: Turkey | Total International Visitors: 12.41 million

Famous attractions: The Antalya Archeology Museum, Yivliminare Mosque, Karaalioglu Park, Düden Park Waterfalls, Tünektepe Teleferik Tesisleri, etc.

 

 

Travellers are highly influenced by locations with famous attractions, and planning a trip to these locations will help them gain insights into the history, culture, tradition, etc. To keep up with different types of market requirements, tour operators should consider investing in travel technology that will help them plan their business operations better.

 

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