Holafly<\/a>. The study looked at cities around the world and compared factors that can shape a visitor\u2019s experience.<\/p>\nWhy Los Angeles ranked so highly<\/p>\n
L.A. welcomes more than 50 million visitors every year. The report notes that the city has 29 tourism assistance and information services to help travelers make the most of their visit.<\/p>\n
The report also pushes back on the idea that Los Angeles is unfriendly. The city generated more than 36,000 searches related to being \u201cfriendly\u201d and \u201cwelcoming.\u201d According to the report, that\u2019s a good sign that visitors see L.A. as a place where they\u2019ll feel at home.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles earned an overall welcoming score of 56.91. It finished just behind Boston, New York City, and San Diego.<\/p>\n
With world-famous beaches, museums, diverse neighborhoods, and countless cultural experiences, Los Angeles continues to prove that there\u2019s much more to the city than Hollywood stereotypes. <\/p>\n
The 10 most welcoming U.S. cities<\/p>\n
According to Holafly, these are the country\u2019s most welcoming destinations for travelers:<\/p>\n
Boston<\/p>\n
New York City<\/p>\n
San Diego<\/p>\n
Los Angeles<\/p>\n
Denver<\/p>\n
Austin<\/p>\n
Orlando<\/p>\n
Tampa<\/p>\n
Las Vegas<\/p>\n
Seattle<\/p>\n
How the rankings were determined<\/p>\n
Holafly evaluated 200 cities by combining the world\u2019s most-visited destinations with some of the largest urban areas. Each city received a weighted score based on:<\/p>\n
English proficiency<\/p>\n
Tourism and visitor information services<\/p>\n
Safety scores<\/p>\n
Visa openness<\/p>\n
Social support<\/p>\n
LGBTQ+ equality<\/p>\n
Online search interest related to cities being \u201cfriendly\u201d and \u201cwelcoming\u201d<\/p>\n
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