(CNN) – Tripadvisor says a 20th century fishing village that has become a 21st century global hotspot for high-end travel is its most popular destination in the world by 2022.
The travel platform has just launched its Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2022: the best of the best destinations.
While the ultra-modern Dubai ranks first, it is not the only entry from the Middle East. And this year’s list goes from the unconditional Europeans to the coveted tropical getaways and the desert.
The 10 most popular destinations in the world
Here are Tripadvisor’s top-rated and highest-rated global sites for 2022:
1. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2. London, United Kingdom
3. Cancun, Mexico
4. Bali, Indonesia
5. Crete, Greece
6. Rome, Italy
7. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
8. Istanbul, Turkey
9. Paris, France
10. Hurghada, Egypt
Why Dubai?
A cruise restaurant sails along Dubai Marina Beach.
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“Dubai, an ever-popular place, has been slowly rising in the ranks of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards in recent years, and now in 2022 it is crowned the world’s number one most popular destination,” said Justin Reid. director. of media, destinations, and travel on Trip Advisor, in an email to CNN Travel.
“Dubai is a state-of-the-art city that has it all: golden beaches, world-class restaurants and great hotels. “Being the best in the world means that a destination has garnered rave reviews in all of its tourism industries,” Reid said.
“Despite the effects of the pandemic, Dubai still attracted visitors from near and far over the past year, and has stood out as its favorite place to go in a year when they really needed some excitement.” he said.
For people who want to join the crowd in Dubai this year, the rules of entry can be a bit tricky and depend on where you come from.
The United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a part, has opened tourist visa applications for vaccinated travelers from all countries, apart from a dozen African nations.
Passengers arriving in Dubai from most countries must submit a negative PCR test within 72 hours of arrival, but this is reduced to 48 hours for arrivals from selected destinations.
As of January 18, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention placed travel risk for the UAE at level 3, or “high” risk for Covid-19. The CDC makes weekly updates to its rankings.
The 10 most popular destinations in the world
Mallorca (also spelled Mallorca) is no. 1 trendy tourist spot for 2022. Here tourists enjoy the beach of Palma.
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Trendy destination category corresponds to the locations that showed the largest increase year after year in a combination of positive reviews from Tripadvisor travelers and ratings of accommodations, restaurants and things to do. Here are the top 10:
1. Mallorca, Spain
2. Cairo, Egypt
3. Wheels, Greece
4. Tulum, Mexico
5 Dubrovnik, Croatia
6. Ibiza, Spain
7. Natalie, Brazil
8. Arusha, Tanzania
9. Goreme, Turkey
10. Santorini, Greece
The general basin of the Mediterranean does quite well here with seven entrances, and is dominated by sunny destinations.
The 10 most popular destinations in the United States
What’s happening in Las Vegas is of great interest to Trip Advisor reviewers. No. has come out. 1 for destinations in the United States.
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The favorite gambling city in the United States tops the U.S. list for 2022, and warm weather getaways are clearly a big draw for Tripadvisor users:
1. Las Vegas, Nevada
2. Oahu, Hawaii
3. Maui, Hawaii
4. Key West, Florida
5. New York, new York
6. New Orleans, Louisiana
7. Savannah, Georgia
8. Miami Beach, Florida
9. Nashville, Tennessee
10. Sedona, Arizona
Meanwhile, the Island of Hawaii, the largest island in the state of Hawaii, is the no. 1 trending location in the United States for 2022.
Other categories
Along with its broader categories, Tripadvisor also includes favorites in specialized categories. The best ones are:
Food lover: Rome, Italy
Outdoor enthusiasts: Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
skis: Zermatt, Switzerland
City lovers: Dubai
Sun finders: Cancun
How places are chosen
According to Trip Advisor, selections honor the locations that are most popular among their reviewers.
The methodology took into account the quality and volume of reviews during the period from November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2021 “to select destinations that consistently offer the best overall experience for travelers. “, he said.
