TravTalk - Middle East

European cities most in demand

- TT Bureau

Zürich

Switzerlan­d’s largest and most dynamic city Zurich tops the list of most searched European cities. The city for 5.52 per cent of searches in the Q3 of 2021.

Vienna

Closely following Zurich is Vienna standing at number 2 with over 5.38% of searches on Wego.

London

London accounts for 4.44 per cent of European city searches on Wego. London has always remained a popular travel destinatio­n for both leisure tourists and business travellers from the UAE Searches for ‘UAEU.K.’ and ‘Dubai-London’ spiked on Wego’s metasearch website, and its English and Arabic travel blog upon news of the U.K. reopening for UAE travellers.

Athens

Greece makes up 3.77 per cent of European city searches on Wego. Athens is the most influentia­l Greek city, widely considered as the birthplace of western civilisati­on. The cultural importance of the city attracts UAE residents year-round.

Milan

Milan accounted for about 3.64% of searches in the 3rd quarter of 2021. Italy’s second largest city Milan is studded with sky-piercing cathedrals, ornate castles and ancient palaces.

Geneva

Geneva makes up 3.04 per cent of searches on Wego for ‘chocolate’ and ‘cheese’.

Paris

The reopening of borders in France has sparked interest amongst Wego users towards Paris (2.69 per cent of searches).

Salzburg

The Austrian city of Salzburg stands 8th on this list, amassing more than 2.5% of the European city searches on Wego. Known far and wide as the birthplace of music legend Mozart, Salzburg is a beautiful city with ancient forts and great museums. Austria, like other European countries, is also open for vaccinated travellers.

Amsterdam

searches come from within the UAE

Barcelona

Barcelona makes up 1.9 per cent of European city searches. Barcelona, the cosmopolit­an capital of Searches for “UAE-UK” and “Dubai-London” spiked on Wego’s metasearch website, and its English and Arabic travel blog The Dutch capital is renowned for its vibrant nightlife and friendly locals. Despite not being classified as a safe non-EU country, 2.44 per cent of internet Spain’s Catalonia region, is also open for most travellers from the UAE, especially for vaccinated travellers. The city is known for its eclectic architectu­re, striking cityscape and wonderful hospitalit­y.

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