Philippines takes home eight awards at the World Travel Awards 2024

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The Philippines was named 'Asia’s leading beach destination and Asia’s leading island destination' at the World Travel Awards 2024. Credit: oneinchpunchphotos/envato

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The Philippines is Asia’s leading dive destination for the sixth consecutive year.

Key Points
  • The Philippines also bagged Asia’s leading beach destination and Asia’s leading island destination.
  • Intramuros was awarded Asia’s leading tourist attraction; Boracay as Asia’s leading luxury island destination; and Cebu as Asia’s leading wedding destination.
  • Department of Tourism’s “Love the Philippines” campaign took this year’s Asia’s leading marketing campaign.
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