Manila: The Philippines has secured another impressive set of nominations in the Annual World Travel Awards, as announced by the Department of Tourism (DOT). This recognition is seen as a reinforcement of the country's status as one of the world's most sought-after travel destinations.
According to Philippines News Agency, the nominations span three country categories, five destination-specific categories, and one for the DOT itself. These nominations build on the Philippines' recent successes at the WTA Asia-level awards. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted that these nominations reflect the strength of the Filipino people's hospitality, creativity, and resilience, as well as the world's continued confidence in the Philippines as a beautiful and hopeful destination.
Secretary Frasco emphasized the importance of enhancing infrastructure, connectivity, and accessibility in collaboration with other agencies. She expressed that these recognitions serve as shared encouragement to continue building up the country together. Additionally, she urged the public to support and vote for the Philippines in these prestigious awards.
In the country category, the Philippines is in pursuit of a seventh win as the World's Leading Dive Destination 2025, World's Leading Island Destination 2025, and the title of World's Leading Beach Destination 2025, which it last held in 2022 and 2023. Manila is nominated for World's Leading City Destination 2025, while Intramuros is a finalist for World's Leading Tourist Attraction 2025. Boracay is a finalist for World's Leading Luxury Island Destination 2025, Cebu for World's Leading Wedding Destination 2025, and Clark Freeport Zone is recognized for its expanding MICE infrastructures, vying for World's Leading Meeting and Conference Destination 2025.
The DOT is also competing for the title of World's Leading Tourist Board 2025. In addition, at least 16 Philippine private tourism establishments have been nominated across various categories. The public is encouraged to cast their vote for the final leg of the 32nd World Travel Awards at www.worldtravelawards.com/vote until October 26.
