Meanwhile, Punta Cana leads the list of top ten cities where more than 90 per cent of overnight visitor travel in 2017 was for purposes beyond business—such as vacation or family visits.
The list includes several lesser-known destinations that cater to eco-tourists, history buffs, beach goers and adventure seekers.
Phuket was listed 10th among top-ten global leisure destinations where the majority of visitors are Chinese travelers who spent around $239 on leisure per visitor per day.