World's unfriendliest nations for tourists
(CNN) -- When traveling, some countries just don't like you. Or at least, it can certainly feel that way.
A new report, put out earlier this month by the World Economic Forum, has ranked which countries roll out the welcome mat to travelers and which give the cold shoulder.
The "Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013" ranked 140 countries according to attractiveness and competitiveness in the travel and tourism industries.
Attitude of population toward foreign visitors
(1 = very unwelcome; 7 = very welcome)
Friendliest
1. Iceland 6.8
2. New Zealand 6.8
3. Morocco 6.7
4. Macedonia, FYR 6.7
5. Austria 6.7
6. Senegal 6.7
7. Portugal 6.6
8. Bosnia and Herzegovina 6.6
9. Ireland 6.6
10. Burkina Faso 6.6
Unfriendliest
1. Bolivia 4.1
2. Venezuela 4.5
3. Russian Federation 5.0
4. Kuwait 5.2
5. Latvia 5.2
6. Iran 5.2
7. Pakistan 5.3
8. Slovak Republic 5.5
9. Bulgaria 5.5
10. Mongolia 5.5
Read more:
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/14/travel/friendly-countries/index.html
Quite a good report. Many factors are included. Why not take the time to read before commenting..
For Affinity to Travel and Tourism:
Qatar 76th
India 111
Pakistan 136
UK 45
USA 69
What does that tell you - if anything :O)
love Newzealand. The Sheep are so friendly.
This is stupid, Qatar is the most friendly country in the universe. I am sure CNN people never drove on the roads of Qatar or like what I saw last night at Mcdonalds where this guy was yelling at the girl taking his order when she couldn't understand which chicken sandwich he wants.
It is based on Americans liking and disliking not for all nations.
Does it represent the top and bottom ten countries or is it just a random selection?
Keep up the GOOD WORK NEW ZEALAND, i am proud to b a part of it....KIA ORA
Do not be surprised money is everry thing .
I love New Zealand!! No. 2 ... or no. 1 actually with 6.8 - Yayy! :0)