Despite complaints from authorities in popular tourist destinations about the trash left behind by visitors, travelers themselves, on the contrary, particularly appreciate the cleanliness and organization of the cities they visit.
Radical Storage analyzed over 70,000 online tourist reviews and compiled a ranking of the 100 cleanest cities in the world. Krakow, Poland, and Sharjah, UAE, topped the list.
Both cities received 98.5% positive ratings, in which tourists The city’s residents noted its well-maintained, litter-free streets and comfortable public spaces.
The study’s authors point out that Krakow’s impeccable image is largely shaped by the opinions of local residents. Over the past ten years, Poland has significantly increased its focus on the quality of its urban environment, from modernizing its waste management system to improving public spaces.
According to the EU report “Quality of Living in European Cities,” over 80% of Krakow residents are completely satisfied with the condition of its markets, squares, and pedestrian areas. The report emphasizes that high levels of resident satisfaction directly impact the appearance and atmosphere of the city as experienced by tourists.
Warsaw, with a score of 97.8%, also made it into the top five cleanest cities in the world. There are regular city cleanups with the participation of residents, and in recent years the number of participants in such events has increased by about a third.
Singapore also made it into the top 5 with 98%, and Doha 97.4%.
Budapest was the worst performer in the ranking: 40% of tourists described it as poorly maintained. The list of the dirtiest cities also included Rome (35.7%), Las Vegas (31.6%), Florence (29.6%), and Paris (28.2%).
Source: travelworld.biz