A corner of Da Nang city
The news website has compared search statistics from 2017 and 2018 to narrow down the list of top emerging destinations next year.
It found the Ukrainian capital of Kiev was the place with the biggest surge in interest, with a year-on-year rise of 129%, pushing it up 62 spots on the global ranking.
The Australian government called upon travelers to be cautious traveling to Ukraine “due to the unpredictable security situation across the country” and the threat of escalating tensions, especially during political protests in Kiev.
However, “Kiev’s spectacular buildings, vibrant night-life and its proximity to the radioactive tourism site Chernobyl have made it a major draw card for adventurous holiday-makers,” the news said.
Here are the Top 10 emerging destinations Australian holiday-makers will visit in 2019.
1. Kiev, Ukraine (year-on-year rise of 129%)
2. Thessaloniki, Greece (69%)
3. St Petersburg, Russia (49%)
4. Lisbon, Portugal (37%)
5. Nice, France (33%)
6. Nha Trang, Vietnam (33%)
7. Palawan, the Philippines (32%)
8. Porto, Portugal (31%)
9. Da Nang, Vietnam (23%)
10. Medellin, Colombia (23%)./.