Amsterdam increases in popularity amongst business travellers

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Amsterdam’s popularity is increasing for international travellers, according to the results of the MasterCard Worldwide Index of Global Destination Cities. The index ranks 132 cities worldwide for year-on-year growth in international visitor arrivals and expenditures.

Global representation

The Middle East and Africa, Asia/the Pacific, Latin America, Europe and North America are all represented in the MasterCard Worldwide Index of Global Destination Cities. Most of the cities indexed show an increase in international visitors but some increases are more substantial.

Compared to other European cities, Amsterdam’s growth in international visitors from 2010 to 2011 was 10.7%, while Paris and London grew at rates of 7.2% and 5.7 % respectively.

The increase in popularity of Amsterdam with international travellers is also reflected in the growth rate of expenditures of these visitors to the city.

A more detailed overview of the index can be found on the MasterCard website or you can download the full report.