Philippines hailed as Asia's top beach and dive destination at 2021 World Travel Awards
The Philippines is hailed once again as Asia's top beach and dive destination at the 2021 World Travel Awards (WTA). This is the fifth time that the country has won the award for Asia's Leading Beach Destination, and the third time in a row since 2019 to bag the Asia's Leading Dive Destination award.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced this great new win for the travel and tourism industry today.
In a statement, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said, “We are elated that the country's pristine beaches and mesmerizing dive spots have once again been cited as the best in Asia by the prestigious 2021 World Travel Awards. We share this recognition with our tourism stakeholders, local government units, partner agencies, and all Filipinos who have been helping us promote our country's attractions, products, and culture.”
Sec. Puyat also said this will help amp up their promotional efforts in anticipation of the resumption of international leisure travel.
“This will boost our efforts to keep the Philippines as a top-of-mind destination for foreign tourists as we await the resumption of international leisure travel to the country, consistent with our 'More Fun Awaits' global campaign.”
It was also revealed today that the country is vying for the following five other awards at the 28th World Travel Awards:
·World's Leading Beach Destination 2021: Philippines
·World's Leading Dive Destination 2021: Philippines
·World's Leading Island Destination 2021: Siargao, Philippines
·World's Leading Tourist Attraction 2021: Intramuros, Philippines
·World's Leading Tourist Board 2021: Philippines, Department of Tourism
Voting will run until midnight of October 25 on the WTA website.
The WTA is a prestigious awards program that aims to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Last year, the Philippines won three WTA awards, namely, Asia's Leading Dive Destination, Asia's Leading Tourist Board, and Asia's Leading Beach Destination.
Among the country's top beach destination are Boracay in Aklan, Siargao in Surigao del Norte, and El Nido and Amanpulo in Palawan, while the top diving spots in the country are the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan, Anilao in Batangas, Malapascua and Moalboal in Cebu, Balicasag, Panglao and Anda in Bohol, and Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro.
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