Philippines named as the world's leading dive destination at 2024 World Travel Awards
The Philippines has been awarded as the world’s leading dive destination for the sixth time.
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco shared the good news during the Department of Tourism (DOT)’s launch of their Philippine Dive Experience (PhiDex) on Nov. 28.
“For the sixth consecutive year, the World Travel Awards (WTA) considered the Oscars of the travel industry, has just awarded the Philippines as the world's leading dive destination for 2024,” Garcia Frasco said.
The prestigious award-giving body recognized the country during its Grand Final Gala Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 27 (Philippine time) at Madeira, Portugal. DOT’s Gerard Panga received the award.
The Philippines bested 10 other nominated destinations, including the Maldives, Belize, and the Cayman Islands. It also bagged five other awards this year. Boracay was named the World's Leading Luxury Island Destination 2024, Amanpulo the World’s Leading Dive Resort, and Manila the World's Leading City Destination 2024.
Meanwhile, the City of Dreams in Pasay was awarded the World’s Leading Casino Resort, and the DOT as the World's Leading Tourist Board 2024.
The recognition was based on public votes and validation from the group’s panel of travel professionals.
The Philippines has consistently been recognized with the same recognition since 2019. It was also recently recognized as Asia’s leading dive destination during the Asia and Oceania gala ceremony in September this year.
Since its creation in 1993, the WTA has been globally recognized as the "ultimate hallmark of excellence" in the tourism and hospitality industries. It covers country awards, regional awards, and world awards.
