Mastercard Unveils Top Cities Where People Go to Play, Not Work
June 13 2018 - 12:01AM
Business Wire
Punta Cana, Cusco and Djerba lead Global
Destination Cities Index: Play
International travel continues to grow at an incredible rate,
transforming local economies and enabling people to broaden their
horizons—whether they travel for work or for play. Building on
nearly a decade of insight into international travel trends, Mastercard today released Global
Destination Cities Index: Play, a look at the international
destinations with the highest concentration of visitors traveling
for relaxation and leisure, not business.
Punta Cana leads the list of top ten cities where more than 90
percent of overnight visitor travel in 2017 was for purposes beyond
business—such as vacation or family visits. The list includes
several lesser-known destinations that cater to eco-tourists,
history buffs, beach goers and adventure seekers.
With cultures uniquely their own but a common focus on
relaxation and fun, the cities are:
1. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (99.9%) 2.
Cusco, Peru (98%) 3. Djerba, Tunisia (97.7%) 4. Riviera Maya,
Mexico (97.5%) 5. Palma de Mallorca, Spain (97.2%) 6. Cancun,
Mexico (96.8%) 7. Bali, Indonesia (96.7%) 8. Panama City, Panama
(96.3%) 9. Orlando, United States (94.1%) 10. Phuket, Thailand
(93%)
"Travel allows us to broaden our horizons by exploring new
places, people and experiences,” said Francis Hondal, president of
loyalty and managed services at Mastercard. “The Mastercard Global
Destination Cities Index: Play shows that special cities around the
world are tapping into that trend and building a brand of fun,
relaxation and enjoyment for like-minded travelers.”
Mastercard is focused on helping cardholders travel the world
with peace of mind through seamless planning, conveniences and
connectivity at their destination and worry-free acceptance at
millions of locations around the globe. Compelling travel offerings
and benefits help travelers every step of their journey. More
information can be found at mastercard.com.
Additional insights from the 2018 Mastercard Global Destination
Cities Index will be released later this year.
About the Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index
The Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index ranks cities in
terms of the number of their total international overnight visitor
arrivals and the cross-border spending by these same visitors in
the destination cities, and gives visitor and passenger growth
forecasts. Global Destination Cities Index: Play specifically looks
at the cities that have the highest concentration of visitors
traveling there for non-business purposes according to the
International Visitor Survey results from National Tourism
Boards.
About Mastercard
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processing network connects consumers, financial institutions,
merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries
and territories. Mastercard products and solutions make everyday
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business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more
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