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UPDATED: 2025-12-31

Global Travel Intelligence Index 2026

A comprehensive data analysis of 360+ global destinations, cross-referencing 30-year historical climate patterns, air quality, tourism density, and future climate projections.

Future-Proof Destinations

Cities with the highest resilience to projected climate change warming over the next decade.

RankCityCountryResilience ScoreAvg TempAction
#1Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates6033°CView Data
#2Addis AbabaEthiopia6021°CView Data
#3AdelaideAustralia6021°CView Data
#4AgraIndia6031°CView Data
#5Aguas CalientesPeru6021°CView Data
#6Aix-en-ProvenceFrance6020°CView Data
#7AlmatyKazakhstan6014°CView Data
#8AmmanJordan6024°CView Data
#9AmsterdamNetherlands6014°CView Data
#10AntalyaTurkey6023°CView Data

Wellness & Clean Air

Destinations prioritizing health, featuring top-tier air quality (low PM2.5) and environmental standards.

RankCityCountryWellness ScoreAvg TempAction
#1NadiFiji92.9666666666666729°CView Data
#2Te AnauNew Zealand92.613°CView Data
#3QueenstownNew Zealand91.7666666666666712°CView Data
#4HobartAustralia91.5666666666666617°CView Data
#5ChristchurchNew Zealand91.316°CView Data
#6BarilocheArgentina91.1666666666666712°CView Data
#7RotoruaNew Zealand91.1666666666666717°CView Data
#8Aguas CalientesPeru91.1333333333333321°CView Data
#9MonteverdeCosta Rica91.1333333333333323°CView Data
#10YularaAustralia90.8666666666666729°CView Data

Outdoor Lifestyle Leaders

Cities offering the highest number of 'Perfect Days' annually (18-28°C, no rain) for outdoor activities.

RankCityCountryPerfect DaysAvg TempAction
#1EssaouiraMorocco36523°CView Data
#2LanzaroteSpain36521°CView Data
#3Las PalmasSpain36523°CView Data
#4LimaPeru36522°CView Data
#5FuerteventuraSpain34923°CView Data
#6DurbanSouth Africa29224°CView Data
#7CasablancaMorocco28723°CView Data
#8NairobiKenya28024°CView Data
#9Cape TownSouth Africa27622°CView Data
#10Puerto AyoraEcuador27127°CView Data

Hidden Cultural Gems (High ROI)

Destinations with high cultural value (UNESCO/Attractions) but low overtourism pressure.

RankCityCountryROI ScoreAvg TempAction
#1CórdobaSpain13625°CView Data
#2AgraIndia6031°CView Data
#3RavennaItaly4419°CView Data
#4TartuEstonia3010°CView Data
#5St. LuciaSaint Lucia2628°CView Data
#6QueposCosta Rica2528°CView Data
#7YularaAustralia2529°CView Data
#8MalmöSweden23.312°CView Data
#9PondicherryIndia2031°CView Data
#10Reggio CalabriaItaly19.521°CView Data

Methodology & Data Sources

Our rankings are derived from a proprietary cross-referenced analysis of over 50 million data points. Key data sources include:

  • Climate Data: 30-year historical reanalysis (NASA MERRA-2) for stability scores.
  • Future Projections: CMIP6 climate models (2026-2036) for 'Future-Proof' scoring.
  • Health & Environment: CAMS / Open-Meteo Air Quality reanalysis for Wellness scores.
  • Tourism Demand: Aggregated flight search seasonality and capacity data.

Last Updated: 2025-12-31. Data is subject to revision as new models become available.