According to Booking.com – a world leader in hotel accommodation – Chester was named the UK’s Most Welcoming City in its 2025 Traveller Review Awards, celebrated for its historic charm and the warmth of its locals
Taupo in New Zealand, Orvieto in Italy and Urubici in Brazil also topped the list of the ‘Most Welcoming Cities’
The annual awards celebrate 1.71 million travel partners across 212 countries and territories for their top-notch hospitality.
A Booking.com spokesman said: “Determined by the share of accommodation partners receiving a Traveller Review Award in a certain city, this year’s Most Welcoming Places on Earth list highlights a diverse array of destinations from around the globe.
“Whether it’s coffee farms and pristine beaches or medieval hideaways and jungle towns, these destinations showcase the world’s diverse charm and hospitality, inspiring unforgettable adventures in the year ahead.
“Among these global…





























