The Gold Coast is the only Australian city to have secured a spot on booking.com s 2023 top 10 list of the most welcoming tourist destinations on Earth.
With a renewed sense of travel optimism on the horizon, almost half (46%) of people around the world believe that 2023 is the year to throw themselves into new travel experiences. And the good news is that despite the unpredictable microenvironment, the world is still full of amazing hospitality, friendly hosts and a wealth of undiscovered destinations to provide people with incredible and memorable travel experiences. To make it easier for everyone to experience the range of welcoming stays on offer in each destination, Booking.com is unveiling the 10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2023 alongside its suggestions for things to do and places to stay that have all been awarded for consistently providing outstanding hospitality, as evidenced by more than 240 million verified reviews from Booking.com travelers.