The NSPCA says it is heartened by the news that numerous venues have called off their traditional pyrotechnic displays. Picture: iStock
Las Vegas has edged out New York as the most popular New Year’s Eve destination in North America, according to digital travel platform Agoda.com.
The most popular destinations for New Year’s Eve revellers in Europe, meanwhile, is Paris, and for Asia, it’s Tokyo.
In the Asia-Pacific region, Thailand has emerged as the most popular country destination, with Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya also featuring in the ranking.
In Europe, Milan was the top climber this year, with its free public celebrations, fireworks displays and buzzing nightlife.
Rankings are based on booking data at Agoda.com.
The ranking of overall most popular destinations of 2019 is similar to the New Year’s Eve destinations with the exception of Asia-Pacific, where Bangkok outranks Tokyo as the top city destination of 2019.
Las Vegas. Picture: iStock
Here are the most popular destinations for celebrating New Year’s Eve this year:
1. Paris
2. London
3. Rome
4. Barcelona
5. Amsterdam
Paris. Picture: iStock
1. Tokyo
2. Taipei
3. Bangkok
4. Osaka
5. Seoul
Tokyo. Picture: iStock
1. Las Vegas
2. New York
3. Los Angeles
4. Honolulu
5. San Francisco
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