Perthshire in Scotland named the world’s most welcoming area
The 20 most welcoming locations on the planet have been named – and it is Perthshire in Scotland that is the No.1 area and the Brazilian metropolis of Arraial d’Ajuda, famed for its azure blue seashores, that is the highest vacation spot.
The record has been drawn up by Booking.com, with entries recognized based mostly on the variety of Traveller Review Awards every has.
Completing the highest 5 within the area rating are Penghu, Taiwan (second); Boyacá, Colombia (third); Trentino – Alto Adige, Italy (fourth); and Los Lagos, Chile (fifth).
Following Arraial d’Ajuda within the vacation spot record are Ermoupoli, Greece (second); Viana do Castelo, Portugal (third); Daylesford, Australia (fourth); and Grindelwald, Switzerland (fifth).
The highest-ranked American locale is Moab, Utah. The metropolis – famend for its cinematic, rocky pure magnificence – comes sixth on the vacation spot record.

The 20 most welcoming locations on the planet have been named – and it is Perthshire in Scotland that is the No.1 area. Above – Perth metropolis centre

Penghu, Taiwan, is ranked because the second-most welcoming area

Boyaca, Colombia, is the third most welcoming area on the planet
Speaking about Perthshire’s crown as most welcoming area, Perth and Kinross Council chief Grant Laing stated: ‘To be recognised as one among 2024’s most welcoming locations on earth is an amazing accolade and reveals that hospitality in Perth and Kinross is second to none.
‘We stay in an space of excellent pure magnificence and welcome guests from all around the world yearly and have efficiently hosted world-renowned occasions just like the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup and, simply final 12 months, welcomed hundreds of members for the Gran Fondo, a part of the UCI World Championships.
‘In March, Perth Museum will open its doorways to the general public for the primary time. The new dwelling of the Stone of Destiny will convey hundreds extra guests to the realm and I’m certain they’ll all uncover loads to like about Perth and Kinross after they get right here.’

Trentino – Alto Adige, Italy, has been ranked because the fourth most welcoming area on the planet

Moab, Utah, is the sixth most welcoming vacation spot on the planet
Booking.com defined that it based mostly its awards on greater than 309million verified buyer evaluations, which consider the hospitality, service and requirements of journey lodging, actions and transport purveyors.
Only prospects which have stayed at an lodging, rented a automotive or rode in a taxi can go away a evaluation of their expertise on Booking.com.
Booking.com stated: ‘This 12 months’s record of the Most Welcoming Places on Earth showcases an unlimited vary of locations from throughout the globe. From enchanting coastal cities to alpine retreats and even rustic desert gems, all these places are certain to ignite a way of wanderlust for the 12 months forward.’