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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

The best countries to visit in 2026 have been revealed

Japan rose two places to take the top spot - (Getty Images)

European countries have dominated the World Economic Forum's list of the world’s top tourism hotspots.

In September, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI), which analyses the factors contributing to tourism development by country.

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