Booking.com has released its 12th edition. Traveler Review Award This includes a list of the world’s most welcoming places in 2024.
To determine which cities made the list, Booking.com used more than 309 million customer reviews on the site. According to a press release shared with CNBC Make It, the destinations on the list were chosen because they have an above-average number of accommodations with excellent hospitality ratings.
As in 2023, the most welcoming locations this year span five continents.
Ajaial d’Ajuda, Bahia, Brazil, has been named one of the most welcoming cities in the world, according to Booking.com.
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- Ajaial d’Ajuda, Brazil
- Ermoupoli, Greece
- Viana do Castelo, Portugal
- Daylesford, Australia
- Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Moab, USA
- Uzes (France)
- mazatlan, mexico
- Jaisalmer, India
- Fujikawaguchiko Town, Japan
Ajail d’Ajuda is a beach town known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
The city is also known for its architecture and is just a short ferry ride from Porto Seguro, Brazil’s main tourist destination.
According to a Booking.com report, Ajail d’Ajuda is the perfect destination for 67% of travelers looking to rest and recharge during their 2024 trip.
Moab, Utah, is the only U.S. destination named to this year’s list of the world’s most welcoming places.
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Moab, Utah, was the only U.S. destination on the list.
Moab attracts many tourists in the southeastern part of the state due to its proximity to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park.
“Moab is a true outdoor enthusiast’s paradise and the perfect place to discover a variety of landscapes that are among the most beautiful in the United States,” the report states.
This region is also known for having some of the darkest skies in the United States, making it perfect for stargazing.
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