Perhaps Paris’ soaring trendiness can be partially attributed to the popularity of the Netflix series "Emily in Paris," which depicts a pretty idyllic version of the ancient French capital.
But, whatever the reason, the City of Lights has managed to surpass all other European hotspots as the top destination among leisure travelers last year, according to the global travel agency network Virtuoso.
Based on an analysis of intel from its data warehouse, transactions for travel to Paris exceeded $63.6 billion last year, making it the most-booked European city in 2022. And, Virtuoso’s hotel analytics shows the same trend continuing into 2023, with Paris outstripping the Continent’s other perennially sought-after tourist destinations like London, Rome and Venice.
