The World Travel Awards 2023 recognizes that Philippines for its unparalleled 'nature, islands, and hospitality'
The Philippines has once again bagged the title of Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards on Wednesday, September 6, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Philippine Tourism Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano received the award on the department’s behalf. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced the win after the awarding ceremony.
“The Philippines’ fifth consecutive win as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination further affirms the unparalleled beauty and megabiodiversity of our country loved by divers and tourists all over the world,” Frasco said inShe said the win is “a testament to the Philippines’ commitment to sustainable tourism development and [the] strengthened collaboration with tourism stakeholders.”
The Department of Tourism credits the win to its recent initiative to “[elevate] the country’s dive tourism industry.” After creating its the Dive Committee, the DOT has collaborated with their partners to host dive-centric events that encourage and promote the tourism activity.: “I love the people…[they are] the biggest asset of the Philippines,” he said.
The country held the title of Asia’s Leading Beach Destination in 2013, 2016, 2018, and 2020 to 2022, and even received theOther establishments from the Philippines received recognition during the WTA 2023 award ceremony:Amanpulo Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognizes and celebrates key players in the tourism sector. The– with reports from Luna Coscolluela/Rappler.com
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