The annual survey ranks 132 cities based on visitor volume and spending. New York, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and Istanbul made up the rest of the top ten. Overall, international overnight visitors to the top 10 destination cities rose last year. Some 19.06 million visitor arrivals were recorded in Bangkok last year, according to the survey. “Singapore’s diverse world-class offerings for travellers - from tourist attractions to medical services and an efficient and well-connected transport system - have all played a part in elevating the city-state to its place as one of the top five global destinations,” said Ms Deborah Heng, country manager, Mastercard Singapore.īangkok took the top spot for the third year running, followed by London, Paris and Dubai. With a record 13.11 million international visitors last year, representing 8.8 per cent growth, Singapore remains a top global destination for both leisure and business, the credit card giant’s report said. SINGAPORE - The Republic has edged out New York City for the fifth spot in the Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index, released yesterday.
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