NYC Was Just Named The 2nd Best City In The World For 2026

look, the mayor-elect is part of the reasons!!! 怎么说的？去嫉妒羡慕恨吧，哈哈啊哈

• Seismic political headlines: particularly those surrounding our newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani

https://secretnyc.co/worlds-best-cities-nyc-2026/

Why NYC Earned The #2 Spot

From culture to construction cranes, here’s what helped NYC maintain its No. 2 spot:

• Soaring global interest: NYC ranked #1 in Google Trends, reflecting how often the city dominates global searches
• Big business dominance: the city also landed #2 for Large Companies, emphasizing its economic strength
• Tourism roaring back: 2025 was expected to be the busiest tourism year in NYC history, welcoming over 64 million visitors
• New infrastructure milestones: the $19-billion JFK New Terminal One is taking shape as a massive global gateway
• Urban innovation: Manhattan’s congestion pricing program and office-to-residential conversions show the city is evolving smarter
• Skyline transformation: from JPMorgan’s new HQ to Hudson Yards’ next chapter
• Seismic political headlines: particularly those surrounding our newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani

 

1. London

2. New York

3. Paris

4. Tokyo

5. Madrid

6. Singapore

7. Rome

8. Dubai

9. Berlin

10. Barcelona