Euromonitor International reveals the 100 most visited cities in the world

Euromonitor International published the ranking of cities with the most visits in Latin America in 2017 and the projection for 2018. The consulate highlights Cancun, Punta Cana, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Lima, Santiago and Rio de Janeiro.

It also reveals that the total international arrivals to Latin America will reach 112.4 million trips in 2018. EE. UU It remains the largest source of foreigners in Latin America, with 45% of entry trips. This performance is greater than all trips made internally by residents of Latin America, which together represent 34% of incoming trips in 2018 and by residents of Western Europe.

Buenos Aires will fall in the 2018 ranking
Although the number of incoming arrivals is increasing, the city of Buenos Aires has lost 37 positions in the ranking in the last five years. In 2017, the city was the 89th most visited city worldwide. By 2018, it is estimated that international arrivals will register a flat performance and the city will fall another 7 positions this year.

Paula Goñi, an analyst at Euromonitor International, comments: "Buenos Aires, a city known for its places of culture, shopping, restaurants and attractions, has faced strong competition from other destinations in Latin America and within the country. As the number of direct flights increases and new low-cost airlines enter the regional market, Buenos Aires has actively sought to modernize and innovate its tourism offer, actively promoting itself in Latin America, Europe and North America as one of the main destinations.

The large amount of information available to visitors on the official tourism website and the Travel Buenos Aires application, as well as the offer of Internet access points in the capital, shows that the city government is investing in infrastructure. and marketing. However, domestic political and economic situations have alienated some tourists. Buenos Aires will have to continue working to transmit to potential visitors its many wonders. "

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