Euromonitor Index Ranks Seven Cities on Infrastructure, Culture, and Safety
The Top 100 City Destinations Index by Euromonitor International evaluates cities on criteria such as tourism infrastructure, health and safety, economic performance, sustainability, and tourism policies. Notable cities in the ranking include Singapore, Paris, Barcelona, Dubai, London, New York City, and Tokyo. London is recognized for its free national museums and comprehensive transport system. Paris is known for its cultural venues, a 16-line Métro, and increased cycling infrastructure. Singapore stands out with Changi Airport, low crime rates, and the OneMillionTrees initiative. Dubai emphasizes its airport and the Museum of the Future. New York City features significant museums, a 24-hour subway, and Central Park. Tokyo is praised for its low crime, punctual trains, and many Michelin-starred restaurants. Barcelona highlights Gaudí's architecture and plans to eliminate short-term rental licenses by 2028.
Key facts
- Euromonitor International's Top 100 City Destinations Index scores cities on tourism infrastructure, health and safety, economic performance, sustainability, and tourism policy.
- London's five airports are Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and London City; the Underground has 11 lines plus the Elizabeth line.
- Paris's automated Line 14 reached Orly airport in June 2024, and the Seine reopened to public swimming in July 2025 at designated sites.
- Singapore's OneMillionTrees movement, launched by the National Parks Board in 2020, aims to plant a million more trees by 2030; UNESCO added hawker culture in 2020.
- Dubai hosted COP28 in 2023 and is building the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
- New York City introduced congestion pricing for vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street in January 2025.
- Tokyo has held more Michelin stars than any other city since the guide's first Tokyo edition in 2007.
- Barcelona's mayor announced in 2024 plans to phase out all short-term tourist rental licenses by 2028.
Entities
Artists
- Antoni Gaudí
- Haussmann
- Napoleon III
Institutions
- Euromonitor International
- British Museum
- Tate Modern
- National Gallery
- Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Louvre
- Musée d'Orsay
- Centre Pompidou
- LVMH
- Kering
- Changi Airport
- Jewel Changi
- Gardens by the Bay
- National Parks Board
- UNESCO
- Dubai International Airport
- Museum of the Future
- Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Museum of Modern Art
- American Museum of Natural History
- Japan Railways
- Senso-ji
- Michelin Guide
- Mobile World Congress
- La Boqueria
Locations
- Singapore
- Paris
- France
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York City
- United States
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Seine
- Brick Lane
- Chinatown
- Southall
- West End
- Orly
- Poblenou
- Sant Antoni
- Eixample
- Las Ramblas
- Gothic Quarter
- Barceloneta
- Catalonia
- Shinjuku
- Shibuya
- Ueno
- Asakusa
- Akihabara
- Haneda
- Narita
- Downtown Dubai
- Palm Jumeirah
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- Kampong Glam
- Little India
- Central Park
- High Line
- Times Square
Sources
- Quartz —