The Associated Press, with the help of Western and European tourism industry experts, compiled a list of destinations that will be especially popular with tourists in 2018. It includes countries from all over the world, including those hosting major sporting events next year, celebrating anniversaries and holding major cultural festivals.
Sport
In Minneapolis (USA) The Super Bowl is taking place at US Bank Stadium on February 4. On the eve of this big event, the city is inviting tourists and will launch a 10-day event and sports marathon, Bold North.
On the other side of the world, Pyeongchang (South Korea) is hosting the Winter Olympics from February 9-25 and is also expecting a large influx of tourists.
I was included in this list and Russia, eleven cities of which, including Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Yekaterinburg and Sochi, June 14 – July 15, 2018, host the FIFA World Cup. These dates also coincide with the "white nights" in Saint Petersburg.
Anniversaries
Two American cities are celebrating their tercentenaries in the new year. San Antonio plans to hold a festive week in May, as part of the Summer of Spain project, and present Spanish cuisine, art and culture.
And in New Orleans The tercentenary will be marked by exhibitions and festivals. One of the landmark events will be an exhibition at the New Orleans Museum, during which works by Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt and other geniuses from the Duke of Orleans collection will be on display.
Culture
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Capital Malta city Valletta In 2018, it becomes one of the cultural capitals of Europe. In the new year, the city holds festivals, carnivals, an underwater marathon in the area of sunken ships.
The other European Capital of Culture 2018 will be Leeuwarden in the Dutch province FrieslandThe most important event of the year in the region will be the arts marathon, which will take place in 23 villages of the region.
Mexico City named the sixth World Design Capital and the first American city to receive this title. The program of events will include exhibitions, conferences and installations.
England is becoming a pop culture center. Thus, fans of the Netflix series The Crown will be able to visit one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite places, Sandringham Palace, in April-November, and those intrigued by the wedding of American actress Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, can go to Windsor Castle in May 2018, where the celebration will take place.
Instability in North Africa and the Middle East has created an underlying interest in countries in the region that are perceived as safe but equally attractive culturally. Including Morocco and Jordan.
Actively promotes its tourism ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics and Japan. Among the popular destinations are not only Tokyo, but also the city Sapporo and the peninsula Cue, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for its unique attractions.
Experts predict that young people aged 18–25 will be actively studying next year Asia during their holidays and travels with stops in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, India and SingaporeMany of these travelers will stay in Asia for three weeks or more.
Experienced tourists who want to go beyond their usual travels are beginning to be intrigued Central Asia and directly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Also included in the 2018 list of popular destinations for its unique hospitality and vibrant culture is Georgia.
Source: trn-news.ru
