The Philippines remains to be recognizable by the international travel communities as it was able to land 27th in World Travel Awards. It still named as “Asia’s leading dive and beach destination.”
Apart from taking the two awards, the Department of Tourism (DOT) was also declared as this year’s leading tourist board in Asia, standing out of 11 nominated countries.
“We are truly honored and thankful for the accolades and tributes given to the Philippines at the 2020 World Travel Awards Asia,” said confidently by the Tourism Secretary, Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.
“These recognitions are certainly an inspiration to the industry, as we safely and gradually reopen our destinations for tourism. These would not be possible without the combined efforts from our tourism stakeholders, local government units, partner agencies, and our fellow Filipinos who have tirelessly promoted our country’s attractions, products and culture,” she added, beaming with pride.
Dive Tourism is identified by the DOT as one of the priorities and highlights in the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2016-2022. This is with a high hope that it can positively affect the industry’s growth in terms of visitor count, length of stay, higher tourism revenue, and many more.
This is the fourth time that out country win Asia’s Leading Beach Destination and also the second time to win Asia’s Leading Dive Destination, and this is followed by a number of nominations for categories since 2006.
Apart from its wins in the Asia categories, the Philippines and the DOT still have a big chance to win more awards in the World category, as it has given five nominations.
Among these are the World’s Leading Beach Destination, World’s Leading Dive Destination for the Philippines, World’s Leading Island Destination (for Siargao Island) and World’s Leading Tourist Attraction (for Intramuros).
Photo Source: https://www.zenrooms.com/
