Tokyo, Paris and New York City are the top destinations to ring in 2019 according to Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing online travel agents (OTA), with more than a third more people opting to getaway to celebrate on New Year’s Eve (NYE).
A top ten NYE destination for many markets globally and number one for Chinese and Singaporean travelers, Tokyo’s appeal continues with a jam-packed itinerary of concerts, parades and light shows making it the perfect destination to cast off the old and welcome in the New Year.
| Asia | Europe | North America | |
| 1 | Tokyo | Paris | New York City (NY) |
| 2 | Bangkok | London | Las Vegas (NV) |
| 3 | Taipei | Barcelona | Los Angeles (CA) |
| 4 | Seoul | Rome | Orlando (FL) |
| 5 | Osaka | Berlin | Oahu (HI) |
| 6 | Pattaya | Amsterdam | San Francisco (CA) |
| 7 | Taichung | Istanbul | Chicago (IL) |
| 8 | Hong Kong | Prague | New Orleans (LA) |
| 9 | Bali | Madrid | Miami (FL) |
| 10 | Chiang Mai | Milan | Toronto |
Agoda’s Top 2018 NYE Destinations (31 December 2018)
For Thai travelers, Chiang Mai takes over Bangkok’s crown for top NYE local destination. Japan is the most popular international destination with Tokyo jumping from seventh place last NYE to third place and Osaka making an appearance in this year’s top ten.
In addition, Taiwan is increasingly on the map as a year-end destination for Thai travelers, with Taipei making its first appearance in the top ten this year.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
| 1 | Chiang Mai | Bangkok | Chiang Mai |
| 2 | Bangkok | Chiang Mai | Pattaya |
| 3 | Pattaya | Pattaya | Tokyo |
| 4 | Hua Hin / Cha-am | Hua Hin / Cha-am | Hua Hin / Cha-am |
| 5 | Khao Yai | Khao Yai | Bangkok |
| 6 | Tokyo | Phuket | Khao Yai |
| 7 | Phuket | Tokyo | Seoul |
| 8 | Chiang Rai | Chiang Rai | Osaka |
| 9 | Kanchanaburi | Chonburi | Taipei |
| 10 | Seoul | Kanchanaburi | Chiang Rai |
Agoda’s Top 2018 NYE Destinations for Thai Travelers (31 December 2018)
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