On Top of the World

New Zealand has been voted Top Country for the second year running in a UK-based travel magazine readers’ poll. Almost 30,000 travellers voted in the annual Wanderlust poll, with New Zealand receiving a 96.8 percent satisfaction rating. Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive George Hickton said that visitors come to New Zealand for a unique and authentic experience. “The fact that this award is based on visitor satisfaction is something our tourism industry can be very proud of,” said Hickton.