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Top 5 Most Visited Countries in The World
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Top 5 Most Visited Countries in The World
International tourism has come a long way to returning back to pre-pandemic levels. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reports that international arrivals reached 80% of prior levels during the first quarter of 2023. That’s an estimated 235 million tourists traveling internationally in just three months, more than double the same period in 2022. The recovery has been robust across various regions, including Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East
Why has this happened? In addition to few (if any) restrictions on travel, the popularity of online travel and booking platforms makes it easy for jetsetters to buy flights from their phones. They can compare real-time prices, plan out personalized itineraries, and pay for bookings with a few button clicks.
We’ve also seen a blending of business and personal travel into longer, more flexible trips. Termed “bleisure” by travel fans, the concept gives business travelers an excuse to book a few extra days to see the sites and even bring friends or family along. It’s not surprising to see some of these trips lean toward the more exotic, with luxury accommodations and excursions becoming the norm for trips of all lengths.
So, where are people traveling? The Global Tourism Data of inbound tourists from the UNWTO gives a peek into the most popular destinations across the globe from data collected in 2023.
1. France
100 million visitors ($68.6 billion USD in receipts)
Tourism in France took a big jump in 2023, with Forbes reporting a 12.3% increase in just the first quarter. France currently has around 29,000 tourist accommodations for travelers to stay, with hotels making up 17,600 of those locations. Luxury hotels alone saw a jump in occupancies, an incredible 31.4% increase from the year before.
The region with the most hotels is the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, followed by Île-de-France, where Paris can be found.
2. Spain
85.17 million visitors ($92 billion USD in receipts)
Spain has seen phenomenal growth in its popularity as a tourist spot, with the Spanish Statistical Office reporting 5.2 million international tourists in December. This was an increase of 26.2% from the previous December and represented part of the total 18.7% increase for the entire year.
Where were visitors from? The United Kingdom sent the most tourists (907,752 million), followed by France (819,405 million) and Germany (561,521 million). All three countries had more tourists in 2023, with increases of 18% to 23% over 2022.
Spain is known for its lovely year-round weather, which may be why so many flock to its warm temps when other places turn cold. More visitors came in January than other months, and June was the least popular.
3. United States of America
66.48 million visitors ($175.9 USD in receipts)
While the U.S. is at number three on this list, the post-pandemic recovery it’s seeing lags a bit behind other countries. The U.S. Travel Association reports international travel volumes at 84% of 2019 levels, with a full recovery expected by 2025.
Visitors to the U.S. spend around $4,000 per visit and add $155 billion to the U.S. economy each year.
Of the countries that send the most tourists, many have exceeded pre-pandemic levels. These include the Caribbean and other countries in the Americas, as well as Europe. Visitors from China and Japan have been reluctant to return after COVID. Both send around half of the tourists they used to, leaving the U.S. economy with four million fewer shoppers to spend their vacation dollars.
4. Italy
57.25 million visitors ($55.9 billion USD in receipts)
Reuters reports that Italy broke records in 2023 with more international tourists visiting the country than domestic travelers. This hadn’t happened since the pandemic.
The influx of visitors created a boon for the hospitality industry, and Italy saw a 13.4% increase in hotel stays. The 134 million registered guests was an all-time high, with 10% more total nights booked in 2023 than in 2022.
However, all the buzz about Italy caused the country to rethink its hottest tourist spots, even limiting the number of hours vacationers could visit and charging for the most popular sites. Venice, for example, has instituted a fee system to move about the city during peak hours; Capri, Linosa, and other locales created an outright ban on cars for everyone but the locals.
5. Turkey
55.16 million visitors ($49.5 billion USD in receipts)
Turkey is known for its amazing scenery and year-round popularity, and over 550 of the country’s beaches were awarded blue flag status in 2023. The voluntary award recognizes beaches and marinas based on several “environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility” standards.
Its geographic location helps it attract tourists from Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Of all the places people come to see, Istanbul tops the list. In fact, the city was ranked as the most visited city in the world in 2023.
Each visitor spends around $952 per trip to Turkey, a 27% increase over 2019 (the last year tracked at pre-pandemic levels).
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Queen of Afrobeats! Tems Clinches Second Grammy Win
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February 3, 2025Tems Wins Best African Music Performance at 67th Grammy Awards
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has once again made history by winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. The ceremony, held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, saw Tems secure the prestigious award with her hit single Love Me JeJe.
Tems triumphed over strong competition in the category, which included:
- Tomorrow – Yemi Alade
- MMS – Asake featuring Wizkid
- Sensational – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
- Higher – Burna Boy
This marks Tems’ second Grammy win, further cementing her influence on the global music scene. She previously won her first Grammy in 2023 for her contribution to Wait For U, a song by Future featuring Drake.
Tems’ Grammy Journey
Tems received three nominations at the 67th Grammy Awards, bringing her career total to eight. Apart from her victory in the Best African Music Performance category, she was also nominated for:
- Best Global Music Album for Born in the Wild
- Best R&B Song for Burning
Though she didn’t win in those categories, her continued recognition highlights her growing prominence in both African and global music industries.
Other Notable Nigerian Nominees
Nigerian artists made a strong showing at this year’s Grammys across multiple categories:
Best African Music Performance
✅ Tems – Love Me JeJe (Winner)
- Asake & Wizkid – MMS
- Burna Boy – Higher
- Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational
- Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Best Global Music Album
✅ Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II (Winner)
- Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco
- Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes
- Rema – Heis
- Tems – Born in the Wild
Best R&B Song
✅ SZA – Saturn (Winner)
- Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
- Kehlani – After Hours
- Muni Long – Ruined Me
- Tems – Burning
A Growing Legacy
Tems’ Grammy success marks a significant milestone for Afrobeats and Nigerian music as a whole. She continues to break barriers and showcase African artistry on a global scale.
With her distinctive voice, powerful lyrics, and international appeal, Tems is undoubtedly solidifying her place as one of the most influential artists of her generation. Fans worldwide celebrate her latest achievement, eagerly anticipating what’s next in her already stellar career.
What’s Next for Tems?
Following her Grammy win, Tems is expected to embark on new projects, collaborations, and possibly a world tour. With the global demand for Afrobeats rising, she remains a key figure in shaping the genre’s future.
Congratulations to Tems and all the Nigerian artists making waves on the international stage! 🎶🏆
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There Will Be Economic Turn Around In Nigeria – Dr Taye Olagoke, Baba Alakoso Sacred Cherubim and Seraphim Church of Nigeria
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December 31, 2024.There Will Be Economic Turn Around In Nigeria – Dr Taye Olagoke, Baba Alakoso Sacred Cherubim and Seraphim Church of Nigeria
The Baba Alakoso of Sacred Cherubim & Seraphim Church of Nigeria, Prophet Dr. Clement Olatunji Taye Olagoke JP has enjoined Nigerians to believe in God , love one another and be steadfast because 2025 is a year of divine favour for all every one
Speaking through a new year message Olagoke said ,’as we enter 2025 believe in God because He has promised to establishment a new Nigeria where bandits and kidnappers would not have opportunity to operate again, where there will be no cause to cry or live in abject poverty again .
He added that God revealed to him that there will be economic turn around in the country called Nigeria if we can believe in Hm as a nation because he is ready to answer our prayers”.
Quoting from the scriptures the Baba Alakoso said ,”As I welcome you to 2025,”the Lord said unto us his people that he will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall He take away from the earth. Isaiah 25:8 our Lord God had spoken this for all Nigerians and we shall have no rebuke among nations .
“Happy new year and peaceful co-existence.”
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