Hen dos tend to be held in York rather than elsewhere in the North because of its Purple Flag status, council Economy Executive Member Cllr Pete Kilbane said.
Cllr Kilbane told councillors the standards which had to be met to receive the designation had helped to create a safe environment in the city centre and deter problematic behaviour.
It comes after the local Business Improvement District (BID) took over the management of the Purple Flag designation from York Council in 2023.
The status, awarded by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), is an internationally-recognised designation similar to Blue Flag awards to coastal towns for high beach standards.
ATCM stated Purple Flags are awarded in recognition of efforts made to create safe and thriving places for people visiting pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants at night.
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