Philippines is set to host the World Travel Awards 2024

Philippines to host World Travel Awards 2024 in September

JADE VERONIQUE YAP

GMA Integrated News

11 July 2024

The Philippines is set to host the World Travel Awards 2024.

During a press conference held at the M.I.C.E Con 2024 by the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday, DOT Secretary Christina Frasco announced that the country will host the annual World Travel Awards this September.

As seen in the World Travel Awards website, the awarding ceremony will commence on Sept. 3 at the City of Dreams Manila in Parañaque City.

For this year’s edition, the Philippines bagged seven nominations, including Asia's Leading Beach Destination, Asia's Leading Dive Destination, and Asia's Leading Island Destination.

Intramuros is also nominated once again as Asia's Leading Tourist Attraction, while Boracay and Cebu is nominated as Asia's Leading Luxury Island Destination and Asia's Leading Wedding Destination, respectively.

DOT, on the other hand, is nominated for the Asia's Leading Tourist Board award again.

Last year, Manila City secured its first-ever award at the prestigious World Travel Awards, earning the title of the World’s Leading City Destination for 2023.

Alongside this recognition for the city, the Philippines also maintained its 2022 titles as the World’s Leading Dive Destination and Beach Destination.

The World Travel Awards is a London-based organization established in 1993 and is known as the Oscars of the travel industry. It acknowledges excellence in travel and tourism at the national, regional, and global levels.

—CDC, GMA Integrated News