Asian cities become smarter in advance of even more visitors
November 8, 2017
Asia is embracing the concept of smart cities, using technology and data to balance continued arrivals growth with sustainable expansion, reveals The Top 100 City Destination Ranking WTM London 2017 Edition.
The report by Euromonitor International, quoting Nesta says: “Successful smart cities of the future will combine the best aspects of technology infrastructure while making the most of the growing potential of ‘collaborative technologies’, and above all the citizens who power them.”
The report identifies Hong Kong as the world’s most visited city in the world. In 2017, it expects the city to welcome 25.7 million visitors, a slight drop on 2016 but still the global number one. The study predicts Hong Kong will retain its position in the medium term, with more than 31 million arrivals expected in 2020 and some 44 million in 2025.