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TripAdvisor announces the “most excellent” places to travel worldwide

Iceland is Most Excellent Country Overall.

TripAdvisor recognizes tourism destinations with the most TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipients.

NEEDHAM, MASS. – TripAdvisor announced the "Most Excellent" global tourism destinations that have the highest percentage of TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipients. Now in its eighth year, the Certificate of Excellence is given to accommodations, restaurants and experiences that deliver great service and consistently achieve high traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.

"TripAdvisor is the place consumers go to plan and book their trips, and study after study has shown the site's impact on travel purchasing decisions," said Neela Pal, vice president, brand marketing, TripAdvisor. "When travelers see a Certificate of Excellence sticker or certificate on display, they immediately know that the business has a track record of offering highly rated guest or diner experiences. Now, with our 'Most Excellent' lists, we're excited to reveal the destinations where travelers are most likely to encounter these excellent businesses."

TripAdvisor determined¹ which destinations had the highest percentage of Certificate of Excellence recipients across the following categories:

"Most Excellent" Cities Overall

1.       Key West, USA

2.       Reykjavik, Iceland

3.       Edinburgh, UK

4.       Marrakech, Morocco

5.       Amsterdam, The Netherlands

6.       Dublin, Ireland

7.       Bali, Indonesia

8.       Krakow, Poland

9.       Glasgow, UK

10.     New Orleans, USA

 

Most Excellent" Countries Overall

1.       Iceland

2.       Ireland

3.       United Kingdom

4.       Greece

5.       Morocco

6.       France

7.       The Netherlands

8.       Italy

9.       Portugal

10.     Belgium

Certificate of Excellence Methodology
Certificate of Excellence winners were selected using a proprietary algorithm that takes into account the quality, quantity, and recency of user reviews, as well as the business' tenure on the site. Recipients must maintain an overall TripAdvisor rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least twelve months. A business must be listed for the full 12-month qualifying period between April 1 to March 31 to be considered. Recipients are announced only once a year in late May.

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Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.

She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.

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