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Verdict lists the projected top five tourist destinations in Asia Pacific in 2022, based on international arrivals, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.

1. China – 43.4 million arrivals

GlobalData forecasts that China will welcome 43.4 million international arrivals in 2022, making it the most popular destination in Asia Pacific. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are forecast to be the largest source markets for China in 2022.

2. Thailand – 26.6 million arrivals

According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Thailand will be the second most popular destination in Asia Pacific, welcoming 26.6 million arrivals. GlobalData predicts that China, Malaysia and India will be the largest source markets for the destination in 2022.

3. Japan – 21.5 million arrivals

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Expected to welcome 21.5 million international arrivals in 2022, Japan will be the third most popular destination in Asia Pacific, according to GlobalData. China, South Korea and Taiwan are forecast to be the largest source markets for Japan in 2022.

4. Malaysia – 17.7 million arrivals

According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Malaysia will be the fourth most popular destination in Asia Pacific, welcoming 17.7 million arrivals. Furthermore, GlobalData predicts that Singapore, Indonesia and China will be the largest source markets for the destination in 2022.

5. Hong Kong – 16.2 million arrivals

GlobalData forecasts that Hong Kong will welcome 16.2 million international arrivals in 2022, making it the fifth most popular destination in Asia Pacific. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, China, South Korea and the Philippines are forecast to be the largest source markets for Hong Kong in 2022.

Methodology:

This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.

Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.