Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) has announced the results of its 37th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, and Savannah ranked sixth on the list of "Friendliest Cities in the U.S."

Voters participated in the survey, rating cities based on their positive interactions with locals and the overall warmth of their experiences. Readers were asked questions such as: "Did an outgoing local go out of their way to give you directions? Was the city easy to navigate? Did you simply get good vibes from the people around you?"

"Being among the top ten friendliest cities in the U.S. is a testament to the warm and welcoming nature of our hospitality community and residents,” said Joesph Marinelli, president and CEO of Visit Savannah. "Characteristics like this keep visitor sentiment high and help maintain our ranking as one of the top getaway destinations in the world."

Over 575,000 people voted in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards survey. The survey asked readers to vote for their favorite cities, hotels, resorts, cruises, spas, and islands.

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Find out which other destinations made the top ten list by reading about Condé Nast Traveler's “Friendliest Cities in the U.S.” here.