It’s almost time to start planning your 2023 travel and a good place to start could be the most visited countries in 2022.
Air ticket database company, ForwardKeyreleased its annual report ranking the top countries based on how much tourism has increased since the tourism industry was impacted in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report shows that the majority of the top 20 countries are mainly in Central America and the Caribbean.
According to ForwardKeys, this statistic reflects the fact that many tourism-dependent countries in those regions have imposed less severe travel restrictions due to COVID-19 and have been able to maintain a steady flow of visitors. even during a pandemic.
Number 1 most visited country in 2022: Dominican Republic
From January 1 to October 18, 2022, the Dominican Republic received 5% more visitors compared to the same period in 2019. It is the most visited destination in the Caribbean, according to data from the Foundation. Travel the world.
The Dominican Republic is best known for its year-round golf courses, and some of the best luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean are located in Punta Cana and La Romana.
Top 10 most visited countries in 2022
- Dominican Republic
- Turkey
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
- Jamaica
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Greek
- Egypt
- Portugal
Turkey is second on the list. The country has Antalya, the largest city on the Turkish Riviera.
The Turkish city received 66% more visitors than in the same period of 2019, but according to a Forward Keys report, the country’s tourism level remains the same in 2022 compared to 2019.
Costa Rica is third on the list, and like Turkey, the Central American country has the same level of tourism in 2019 as in 2022. Costa Rica is best known for its surfing, volcanoes and great biodiversity.
Follow US News & World ReportThe country ranks fourth for the best cheap vacations in Central and South America.
Costa Rica is also a more laid-back vacation destination. The country often uses the phrase “pura vida” (pure life in English), which connotes the country’s philosophy of a more laid-back lifestyle.
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