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.
It’s no wonder Paris, boasting endless themed parties, New Year countdowns at popular landmarks and shows for the whole family, has secured the top spot for NYE travel in Europe. The ‘City of Love’ is a top ten for their British neighbors as well as travelers from Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The ball drop at Times Square in New York City is one of the most iconic and star-driven celebrations of NYE in the world, so it comes as no surprise that New York City is the top North American destination for travelers globally and number two for Americans traveling domestically for NYE.
Agoda’s Top 2018 NYE Destinations (31 December 2018)
| 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 booking data was collated on 10 December 2018 for NYE bookings in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
