The Philippines is officially nominated in nine categories at the 32nd World Travel Awards (WTA), with final results eagerly awaited, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Friday, Oct. 17. Building on its success in regional competitions, the country is among the finalists for three...
The Philippines reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after capturing six major honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday, Oct. 14. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognitions...
President Marcos has praised Filipinos for being the driving force behind the country's achievements in the tourism sector as the Philippines bagged eight honors at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) In a Facebook post on Friday...
Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco (Photo: DOT) The Philippines is competing for several prestigious titles in the upcoming 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) to reinforce its status as a premier global destination, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has announced. This follows the...
(Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) 2023 proved to be a remarkable year for Philippine tourism, surpassing the target international visitor arrivals and reaching the five-million mark before year-end. Under the leadership of the Department of Tourism, the country earned numerous accolades...
Intramuros, the historic walled city of Manila, has once again earned international acclaim as it secures a nomination for the prestigious title of World's Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2023 World Travel Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Intramuros has been recognized on this...
The Philippines and two of its top tourist attractions—Intramuros and Cebu—have been nominated for significant accolades in the Asia category of the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA), Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced, on Tuesday, Feb. 22. (MANILA BULLETIN...
The Philippines has once again named as the leading dive destination in the world during the World Travel Awards 2021, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. A diver swims past a coral reef off the coast of Escaño Beach in Barangay Piapi, Dumaguete City in an undated photo. On Monday (Sept....
Known for its pristine beaches and world-class diving sites, the Philippines once again stood out amid the pandemic after the 28th World Travel Awards recognized the country as this year's leading beach and diving destination in Asia. Sombrero Reef in Batangas is a diving site where gorgonians,...
And the country needs your help! Photo by Karl Paul Baldacchino via Unsplash The 27th World Travel Awards, known as the Oscars of Travel, will not let the economic slump get in the way of recognizing the best players in all key sectors of the global tourism industry. Just recently, the...