Japan topped the tourism list for the first time
Japan captured the top spot worldwide on a list of destinations in a 2021 travel and tourism development report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) despite the country being closed to foreign tourists due to restrictions against the coronavirus.
Japan topped the list for the first time. “Japan tops the ranking, with fellow regional economies Australia and Singapore coming in 7th and 9th, respectively” according to the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021: Rebuilding for a Sustainable and Resilient Future.
The index ranked 117 economies on a range of factors that are crucial to the development, sustainability and resiliency of their travel and tourism industry, which in turn contributes to economic and social development.
“COVID shutdowns have re-emphasized the important contribution travel and tourism makes to many economies around the world,” said Lauren Uppink, Head of Aviation, Travel and Tourism at the World Economic Forum.
“As the world emerges from the pandemic, economies must invest in building a strong and resilient environment to deliver the travel and tourism experience and services for many decades to come.”
Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 results
Japan takes the top spot followed by the United States, Spain, France and Germany in the top five.
- Japan
- United States
- Spain
- France
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Singapore
- Italy