Key Points
- In 2023, the Philippines was recognized in several cataegories at the World Travel Awards.
- Among the awards was world’s leading dive destination while Manila was named world’s leading city destination (2023).
- Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco welcomes WTA’s recognition and says it shows the country’s beauty and diversity to the world.
The Philippines was nominated in the World Travel Awards 2024 in several categories:
Asia’s leading beach destination
Asia’s leading dive destination
Asia’s leading island destination
Meanwhile, Intramuros is also nominated as Asia’s leading tourist attraction. Boracay is nominated for Asia’s leading luxury island destination. On the other hand, Cebu is vying for Asia’s leading wedding destination while teh Department of Tourism is included among the nominees for Asia’s leading tourist board.
