11:12 - 3.10.2017

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Analytical agency Turstat analyzed the preliminary results of the Internet voting of National Geographic Traveler Awards 2017.

The Agency reports that Azerbaijan is in Top 5 of countries in category "Wellness Holiday". Israel is the leader in the category. The first Top 5 also includes Germany, Slovenia and Switzerland.

"The Chenot Palace hotel in Gabala (district of Azerbaijan) is in Top 5 in the nomination "Best Resort Hotel," Turstat said.

Some countries are leading in the following categories Greece - beach holiday, Cyprus – family vacation, Italy – excursion tour, Austria – ski tour, Argentina - adventure tour, Japan – exotic tour, Georgia - gastronomy and agrotourism, and China - "discovery of the year".

Altai Krai is ahead of other regions of Russia on wellness holiday. Kamchatka is the leader for adventure recreation, Khakassia for eco-tour, and Leningrad oblast for excursion tour.

The Internet voting of National Geographic Traveler Awards 2017 takes place from 22 May to 15 October at website: http://www.nat-geo.ru/ngt-awards-2017/