Top Ranking 2016: Most visited Cities of the World have been identified

This year's annual report by Mastercard reveals the "Most visited cities of 2016" Ranking. The variables which decide about the ranking were airline tickets and souvenirs purchased as well as overnight stays.    

Most visited cities of 2016: Bangkok becomes first ahead of London & Paris

1. Bangkok (Thailand): 21.5 million international overnight visitors

2. London (United Kingdom): 19.9 million international overnight visitors

3. Paris (France): 18.1 million international overnight visitors

4. Dubai (UAE): 15.3 million international overnight visitors

5. New York (USA): 12.8 million international overnight visitors

6. Singapore: 12.1 million international overnight visitors

7. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia): 12.0 million international overnight visitors

8. Istanbul (Turkey): 12.00 million international overnight visitors

9. Tokyo (Japan): 11.7 million international overnight visitors

10. Seoul (S. Korea): 10.10 million international overnight visitors

Make sure to buy an international Sim Card before you travel

Before traveling to any of those Most visited cities in 2016 it is important to get acquainted with the local roaming charged for foreigners. Data Roaming with foreign mobile providers can be extremely costly. Many providers charge up to $5/MB abroad. Local coffee shops and public WiFi can be an option to connect with the internet, however they are very slow and insecure most of the time.

Tourists and business people can easily avoid the risk of big mobile phone bills in the Most visited cities of 2016 by buying a local Sim Card upfront. Simoptions offers a variety of local packages and prices.