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Mixed fortunes for top Asian cities in 2016
Globally, the top two cities are located in Asia. Hong Kong remains the largest arrivals city worldwide, bene ting from its strategic location and relationship with China. However, it saw growth dip in 2017 as relations with mainland China were strained, but this will be short-lived and growth will pick up again from 2018–2025.
Unlike Hong Kong, Bangkok has seen strong performance in recent years, with limited impact from the banning of "zero-dollar tours"—cheap tour packages targeted at Chinese rst-time travellers. Battling for the second spot with London for a few years running, it has now solidi ed its position with just under 10% growth and has closed the gap with Hong Kong.
Seoul closes out the top 10 in Asia, but with an expected double-digit decline in 2017; because of the tensions between South Korea and China, the city is not expected to hang on to this position in 2017.
10 Largest Cities in Asia for Inbound Arrivals (2016, with Global Rank)
Source: Euromonitor International
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