Resonance Consultancy, a global advisor on tourism and economic development of cities and destinations, has revealed the top 100 cities in the world.
Many American, European and Asian cities made the list including New York, Berlin and Beijing. Leeds also made the list this year.
It produces these rankings annually, taking into account recommendations by locals and visitors in digital channels such as Tripadvisor, Google, Facebook and Instagram.
The firm also uses its own methodology to produce the rankings. It looks at liveability, the sustainable infrastructure available for communities to grow and loveability, social vibrancy which is believed to be a key driver of economic development by the firm.
It also assess prosperity, which is determined by the amount of equal growth and opportunities available in the city.
This methodology is applied to ‘global cities’, cities with metropolitan populations of more than one million. This is the ninth year Resonance Consultancy has released such rankings and this year, it analysed more than 270 cities.
7. Beijing, China - 18
Beijing ranked number 18 on the list of the world's best cities by Resonance Consultancy. The report commended the growth of the 3,000-year-old city. It said: "Today’s Beijing is keen to solidify China’s position as the world’s second-largest economy." Photo: JADE GAO
8. Istanbul, Turkey - 19
Istanbul ranked number 19 on the list of the world's best cities according to Resonance Consultancy. The report said the city has much potential for growth. It added: "The planet’s only major city straddling two continents is going all in to capitalize on its strategic location." Photo: Chris McGrath
9. Milan, Italy - 22
Milan ranked number 22 on the list of the world's best cities by Resonance Consultancy. The Italian city is known for being the birthplace of high fashion and is constantly growing. The report stated: "Milan is driven, as always, by its entrepreneurial hunger." Photo: Gabriel Bouys
10. Sydney, Australia - 35
Resonance Consultancy ranks Sydney as number 35 on the list of the world's best cities this year, commenting on its bustling and growing landscape. It said: "Sydneysiders have a lot to be proud of—and even more to share with the world." Photo: Brendon Thorne
11. Bangkok, Thailand - 39
Thailand's capital ranked number 39 on the list of the world's best cities. The report from Resonance Consultancy detailed how there is more the city than just food, massage parlours, beaches and shopping. It added: "Today, every corner of this city is abuzz with activity—thanks to a surge in visitors from Russia, en route to Phuket." Photo: AMAURY PAUL
12. Hong Kong, China - 46
Hong Kong ranked number 46 on the list of the world's best cities. The report mentions how much the locals love life in the city. Resonance Consultancy adds: "If there ever was a place that embodies the phrase “East meets West,” Hong Kong is it." Photo: Anthony Kwan