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The East Anglian town of Ipswich has today been named as an ‘emerging’ destination in TripAdvisor’s annual Traveller’s Choice Awards.

According to data from the TripAdvisor team, Ipswich has emerged as a global ‘tourism hotspot’, alongside Tulsa in the US, Luxor in Egypt and Antwerp in Belgium.

It placed 14th on the list of 25 emerging destinations, with Kaliningrad in Russia, Saranda in Albania and Beirut in Lebanon taking the top three spots respectively.

Of Ipswich, TripAdvisor said: “A destination that’s managed to keep its historical charm intact, Ipswich is a cultural hub of activity. From strolling through the arboretum at Christchurch Park, taking in a show at the famous Regent Theatre, viewing Constable’s art at Christchurch Mansion, it’s little wonder travellers are falling in love with Ipswich. With superb transport links, an excellent range of accommodation options and ever-growing list of theatres, dance houses and things to, Ipswich is attracting some well-deserved traveller attention.”

TripAdvisor’s top emerging destinations for 2020 1. Kaliningrad, Russia 2. Saranda, Albania 3. Beirut, Lebanon 4. Luxor, Egypt 5. Naoussa, Greece 6. Rugen Island, Germany 7. Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam 8. Monopoli, Italy 9. La Paz, Mexico 10. Curaçao, Caribbean 11. Ile d'Oleron, France 12. Guayaquil, Ecuador 13. Tulsa, United States 14. Ipswich, United Kingdom 15. Franschhoek, South Africa 16. Tangier, Morocco 17. Takamatsu, Japan 18. Cala d'Or, Spain 19. Petropolis, Brazil 20. Antwerp, Belgium 21. Mirissa, Sri Lanka 22. Alvor, Portugal 23. Winnipeg, Canada 24. Darwin, Australia 25. Agra, India

Alongside the pick of emerging destinations, TripAdvisor has also listed its global trending destinations, with Kochi in India at the top of the list, followed by Luzon in the Philippines and Porto in Portugal.

The only UK destination to make the trending list was Scotland’s Edinburgh, praised for its heritage, culture and festivals.

TripAdvisor’s top trending destinations for 2020 1. Kochi, India 2. Luzon, Philippines 3. Porto, Portugal 4. Porto Seguro, Brazil 5. Gramado, Brazil 6. Lombok, Indonesia 7. Da Nang, Vietnam 8. Zakynthos, Greece 9. Tel Aviv, Israel 10. Krakow, Poland 11. Island of Malta, Malta 12. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 13. Cusco, Peru 14. Buenos Aires, Argentina 15. Vienna, Austria 16. Fuerteventura, Spain 17. Mexico City, Mexico 18. Chiang Mai, Thailand 19. Fes, Morocco 20. Budapest, Hungary 21. Zanzibar Island, Tanzania 22. Cartagena, Colombia 23. Edinburgh, United Kingdom 24. Cebu, Philippines 25. Moscow, Russia

Emma Shaw, TripAdvisor spokesperson said in a statement: “From the hot trending destinations our TripAdvisor travellers are currently loving, to fascinating new places whetting the appetite of more adventurous explorers, these winners are all ones to watch.

“Based on TripAdvisor reviews, ratings, and opinions from millions of travellers around the world, the winners highlight the destinations that should be on your travel radar now.”