30 Most Interesting Cities in America

Sobiya Fahad
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This article covers the 30 Most Interesting Cities in America, allowing firsthand insight into cities that offer exciting opportunities and unique experiences for all. For a quick overview of the top 10, read our article, the 10 Most Interesting Cities in America. 

The United States of America is the cultural powerhouse of our time. A nation founded on the values immigration and pioneering progress, it is a beacon of modern pop culture, free thought, and the unrelenting pursuit of the American Dream. Although slightly smaller than Europe in land area, the United States offers just as much excitement and diversity.

Booming Tourism in the US

The United States' vibrant culture and exciting opportunities continue to attract travelers from all over the world. According to the U.S. Travel Association, air travel demand in July 2023 increased by 12% year-over-year, consistent with the previous month.

Furthermore, the United States is rapidly rebounding from the pandemic, with its tourism sector on track to reach pre-pandemic levels. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reports that the U.S. travel and tourism sector grew by 16.9% in 2022 to reach $2 trillion. The sector also created 2.7 million more jobs compared to 2021.

In 2023, the WTTC forecasts that the sector's GDP contribution will reach $2.2 trillion and that job numbers will total 17.4 million. This impressive growth is fueled by a strong resurgence in demand from international visitors, whose spending increased by more than 150% year-on-year to reach $115.7 billion in 2022.

Domestic visitor spending has also nearly regained its pre-pandemic levels, with figures reaching $1.18 trillion in 2022, close to the $1.2 trillion spent by domestic visitors in 2019. Measured by economic contribution and spending by international and domestic visitors, the US has the world's largest travel and tourism sector in 2019 and 2022.

Various companies are trying to enhance the travel experience and offer exciting opportunities for international and domestic visitors. For example, in May 2023, Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV), the vacation home ownership brand, offered exclusive experiences, such as intimate concerts from entertainers like LeAnn Rimes and Joey Fatone, as well as hospitality suites at events to increase brand awareness and expand its appeal.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate, plans to expand its theme park and cruise line businesses significantly. 

In September 2023, the company disclosed plans to nearly double its capital spending in the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products business segment over the next 10 years, to approximately $60 billion in aggregate, compared to the previous decade.

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