London has been crowned the best city in the world for 2026 by the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking for the 11th consecutive year.
The index from real estate advisor Resonance Consultancy includes a survey of more than 21,000 respondents across 30 countries, along with global user-generated data. The ranking highlights the top 100 cities shaping the earth’s future, especially amid increasing global urbanisation and geopolitical turmoil.
Other European cities featuring in the top 10 include Paris, Madrid, Rome, Berlin and Barcelona.
“When we look at tourism globally, 45 per cent of all international travellers come to Europe. So Europe is really the centre of the tourism sector,” Chris Fair, president and CEO of Resonance Consultancy, told Euronews at World Travel Market in London.
“Cities throughout Europe have activities, culture and entertainment that caters to visitors, but also to residents. So I think a lot of it is the strength of the visitor economy in this part of the world.”
The ranking takes into account metrics such as livability, including nature, walk
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