EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONALS TOP 100 CITY DESTINATIONS RANKING Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destination Ranking is now in its 10th year, and it seems a ?tting time to merge our cities and travel trends research. Cities are not only a major catalyst for economic and tourism growth, but are also hotbeds of innovation, new business models and start-ups. We have therefore decided to combine our cities research with travel trends to provide the most forward-looking perspective on the future growth in the travel industry. arrivals that spend 24 hours or more in a city. Data is based on part year data for 2017 projected to the year end, and we are also delighted to include forecasts for 2025 for the ?rst time. We hope you enjoy the new look and feel of the report, with cities leading the global travel industry from the front. To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of 1st September 2017. In the Top 100 City Destination Ranking, you will see which cities lead the world and their respective regions, listed in order of importance. The ranking is based on Euromonitor International’s research in 100 countries and is based on the number of international ? 2017 Euromonitor International 2 MESSAGE FROM EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL The current travel industry continues to thrive, more holistic view of the travel industry today and tomorrow. City destinations are at the forefront of tourism growth and innovation, but also deal with major challenges around overcrowding and mobility.