The 10 Best Cities in the World

When travelers throw their collective weight behind an opinion, it creates a ripple effect—especially when it comes to results for the World’s Best awards. In declaring the best city in the world, they consider hotels, Michelin-rated restaurants, rich cultural heritage, top attractions and, in recent years, COVID-19 protocols.

Then the votes are counted, the numbers are rounded up, and we arrive at a score for each city – and ultimately, a ranking of the best 10 worldwide. Once the WBA lists are out, hundreds of thousands of people scrutinize the findings. Travelers plan trips based on these destinations, interests in lesser-known wineries Mt., and cities around the world feeling the impact.

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List Of 10 Best Cities in the World

Since we first started ranking the world’s best cities, we’ve had a firm, data-driven idea of what is “best” – prosperity and opportunity; the magnetic aspects of cities that attract talent and visitors; growth. But as the pandemic progresses, our clear understanding of “best” is losing some of its certainty.

After a lot of research and reading customer reviews, we have shortlisted some of thBest Cities in the World.

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1. London, England

London continued to reign as the best city in the world for the sixth year in a row. “However, its position at the top has never been more difficult,” says Resonance. “In our pre-pandemic rankings, ‘best’ had a lot to do with quality of life factors such as programming, and London is not.

1 for that category, which includes culture, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.”

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2. Paris, France

As Paris prepares for the 2024 Olympics, it’s only getting better. Improved infrastructure and a handful of new hotels over the past year have added to a city we love for its world-class art, shopping and global cuisine.

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3. New York City, United States

New York City in USA is reawakening, with infrastructure upgrades, a packed cultural calendar, world-class hotels, a new outdoor dining scene, multicultural neighborhoods to explore and many more vibrant offerings on display in all five boroughs this year.”

Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Co. told Resonance in May. In other words: NYC isn’t dead, folks.

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4. Moscow, Russia

The first so-called ‘post-Soviet generation’ of Muscovites has traveled the world, returning with suitcases full of ideas that they are unpacking to enormous effect in their always-proud city, restrictions be damned.” Resonance says.

The Russian capital is well known for its culture and landmarks like Red Square’s colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral, but it also jumped to No. 2 in the rankings this year.

2 for Place: “The Russian capital in the last three years This important category has grown rapidly, driven by the aggressive My Street program launched in 2015.

According to local sources, My Street is shrinking, costing more than $3 billion. More walkable experiences include Stalin’s tank avenues. Not surprisingly, it ranks sixth for the global city with the most hashtags on Instagram.

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5. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

You might associate Dubai with its record-setting skyscrapers and that reputation is well earned, but “Burj Khalifa’s time in the sun may be running out,” reports Resonance. “Santiago Calatrava’s Tower in Dubai Creek will eclipse the skyscraper as the tallest building in the world when completed in 2022 at the earliest.

Expo 2020 (actually, to take place in 2021-2022) is more certain for the city, a multi-billion dollar half-year fair aiming to attract 25 million visits. Around 200 countries will be displayed in pavilions decorated like Italy’s 3D-printed David by Michelangelo, along with future cultural festivals.

Speaking of the future, the city’s sensory overload of the Museum of the Future should also be done later this year, giving more magnetism to the eager space ahead of its subsequent lockdown.

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6. Tokyo, Japan

Despite the pandemic and the subsequent derailment of Japan’s plans—or perhaps because of them—the Japanese government has remained steadfast, maintaining its goal of 60 million visitors and $136 billion in tourism revenue by 2030.

It’s not as confusing as it sounds: the country enjoyed record tourism for seven straight years and can now accommodate even more visitors to Tokyo, with the expansion of the international terminal at the city’s main airport, Haneda.

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7. Singapore

Singapore’s reinvestment in research, talent and corporate headquarters recruitment ensures that it will be a permanently wealthy home for decades to come. This is why city-states continue their ascent into the most prosperous cities on the planet,” says Resonance.

Little Red Dot, as the city-state is affectionately called, earned high rankings for security and foreign-born population; It earns our eyes (and stomachs) top spots for its famous hawker stall street food, its garden-like airport terminal and the reopened Raffles Singapore Hotel, which has been welcoming travelers since 1887.

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8. Los Angeles, United States

L.A. The U.S. cultural and culinary leaders—so ready to step in and declare the city open for business after a series of natural disasters—help rank the city No. Our promotion category 7- will be called again soon,” says Resonance.

“The city was on a culinary trajectory like few others in America and the momentum is back. When it opens on Olvera Street in LA Plaza Village, LA Plaza Cocina will be the first museum and teaching kitchen dedicated to Mexican food in America L.A.

Also hosts two different Restaurant Weeks to showcase options, offers an abundance of rooftop bars from downtown to West Hollywood, and in recent years coastal communities like Venice Beach and East Side spots including Echo Park has raised its game.

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9. Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is the idyllic European city, with almost perfect weather year round, miles and miles of beaches, iconic parks, charming architecture and colorful neighborhoods that march to their own beat—artistic, sophisticated, bohemian.

No wonder it is in the top 5 in our Places category, which measures both the natural and built environment of a city,” says Resonance.

Often seen as the poster child for hyper-tourism, Barcelona’s popularity likely won’t end in 2022, especially with the allure of its beaches and Gaudí’s iconic architectural landmarks.

Just be sure to make reservations in advance, especially for Barcelona’s biggest attractions.

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10. Madrid, Spain

The city, in our top 10 for the second year in a row, is getting back on its feet [from the pandemic], continuing its plentiful (but long dormant) infrastructure and a much-needed investment in the public property that is fueling the Spanish capital. of city-building heritage,” says Resonance.

Spain’s capital is best explored by walking its wide boulevards or wandering the halls of the Reina Sofia or Prado museums. But be sure to indulge in an afternoon sabbatical, as Madrid’s nightlife scene is not to be missed.

In fact, when AFAR sent novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain in 2019, she rediscovered her love of watching flamenco shows and dancing at clubs in the city’s Cheuka neighborhood until late at night.

COVID has curtailed some of the nocturnal fun, but investments in outdoor dining and walking infrastructure should see the city bounce back when the virus eventually recedes.

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FAQs About Best Cities in the World

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