The Philippines made waves at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA), capturing eight prestigious titles in a stunning display of tourism excellence.
The City of Dreams Manila hosted the WTA Asia & Oceania Gala for the first time, and the country’s vibrant allure was on full display. Boracay was crowned Asia’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, a highlight of the evening and a testament to its breathtaking beauty.
WTA Founder Graham Cooke was impressed by the Philippines' debut as host. “This has been an extraordinary event,” he said. “Our winners are stellar examples of tourism excellence, and I congratulate each and every one for helping to raise the collective benchmark across Asia and Oceania.”
Showcasing Philippine Excellence
The Philippines’ impressive lineup of awards underscores its diverse and captivating tourism landscape:
- - Asia’s Leading Marketing Campaign 2024: Love The Philippines
- - Asia’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2024: Boracay
- - Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2024: Intramuros
- - Asia’s Leading Beach Destination 2024
- - Asia’s Leading Dive Destination 2024
- - Asia’s Leading Island Destination 2024
- - Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination 2024: Cebu
- - Transformational Leader Award in Tourism Governance: Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her pride, stating that these awards reflect global confidence in the Philippines as a top travel destination.
“Through Love the Philippines, we aim to provide meaningful experiences that are personal and profound to the traveler that is able to introduce our country from the lens of our culture, our heritage, our festivals, our food, our arts, and many other tourism offerings,” she said.
