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Egypt, Tunisia and PALESTINE are among the fastest-growing holiday destinations of 2017

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has revealed which countries have seen the biggest rise in visitors

IF the standard sun, sea and sangria is getting a little bit boring, why not try some place new next year?

Spain, France and Italy are still the favourite holiday hot spots for Brits, but there are also plenty of other places to visit.

 The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has revealed the fastest growing tourist destinations of the year so far, which includes the Middle Eastern country of Palestine
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The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has revealed the fastest growing tourist destinations of the year so far, which includes the Middle Eastern country of PalestineCredit: Alamy

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has revealed to the Telegraph the fastest growing tourist destinations of the year so far, and there are plenty of locations that would spice up any traveller’s Instagram feed.

From Vietnam to Palestine, there is something for everyone – from beaches to Banksy-inspired hotels.

Read on to find out where is getting tourists so excited…

Palestine

According to the UNWTO, Palestine (above) will attract around 630,000 holidaymakers over the course of 2017 – over 50 per cent more than in 2016.

Banksy opened a hotel on the West Bank that will have done its bit to attract tourists, but there was already plenty of interest from international visitors.

Hiking trips across the Judean desert, trips to Bethlehem  and Bedouin treks are extremely popular among holidaymakers.

Egypt

 While the UK government still prevents flights to Sharm El Sheikh, tourists are now heading to spots like Hurghada (pictured) on the Red Sea
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While the UK government still prevents flights to Sharm El Sheikh, tourists are now heading to spots like Hurghada (pictured) on the Red SeaCredit: Getty - Contributor

Egypt was a big tourism magnet for many years, thanks to its rich culture, low prices and beautiful coastline.

But a number of terror attacks in the last couple of years hit the holiday industry hard.

While the UK government still prevents flights to Sharm El Sheikh, tourists are now heading to spots like Hurghada on the Red Sea instead.

According to the UNWTO the country will attract around 8 million tourists this year.

Northern Mariana Islands

 The Northern Mariana Islands have attracted 30 per cent more tourists in 2017 than last year
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The Northern Mariana Islands have attracted 30 per cent more tourists in 2017 than last yearCredit: Michael Runkel

The Northern Mariana Islands are a chain of 14 tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean that are in the US Commonwealth.

30 per cent more tourists have been flocking to the islands this year compared to last, attracted by the beautiful beaches, mountainous landscape and great coral reef diving.

Iceland

 Vestrahorn in Iceland. The country is expected to see an increase of more than 30 per cent in tourists compared to last year
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Vestrahorn in Iceland. The country is expected to see an increase of more than 30 per cent in tourists compared to last yearCredit: Getty - Contributor

Iceland isn’t an unknown tourist destination, in fact, the country is so concerned about the number of visitors that it is getting that it is considering introducing a tourism tax.

The number of tourists that have visited this year is already up by 35 per cent on last year, driven in part by the popularity from the Game Of Thrones.

Tunisia

 Tunisia is back open for business from British holidaymakers, after the Foreign Office lifted its restrictions against travel to several of the country's resorts last month
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Tunisia is back open for business from British holidaymakers, after the Foreign Office lifted its restrictions against travel to several of the country's resorts last monthCredit: Getty - Contributor

Flights to resorts in Tunisia have been banned since 30 Brits were killed during an attack by an Islamic State extremist in Port El Kantaoui in 2015.

But the country is back open for business from British holidaymakers, after the Foreign Office lifted its restrictions against travel to the country late last month.

According to figures from the UNWTO, the country is expected to see an increase of more than 30 per cent in tourists compared to last year.

Vietnam

 Ha Giang Province in Northern Vietnam. The country's beautiful scenery and culture have made it extremely popular with tourists
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Ha Giang Province in Northern Vietnam. The country's beautiful scenery and culture have made it extremely popular with touristsCredit: Alamy

Vietnam has long been a pit stop for the long distance traveller, providing a less touristy alternative to the popular Thailand.

Fascinating culture, great food and incredible scenery make it a firm holiday favourite that will only grow in popularity.

According to the UNWTO, the country is expected to receive more than 13 million visitors over the course of 2017.