Philippines efficiently hosts World Journey Awards 2024, luggage eight awards

Have fun Excellence: World Journey Awards 2024 within the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has as soon as once more demonstrated its standing as one among Asia’s premier tourism locations by clinching a complete of eight recognitions on the thirty first World Journey Awards (WTA). That is the primary time the nation hosted the distinguished journey and tourism awards gala ceremony by way of the mixed efforts of the Division of Tourism and its connected company, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines.

Through the Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2024 on the Metropolis of Goals held on Tuesday (Sep. 3), the Philippines was honored as Asia’s Main Dive Vacation spot for the sixth consecutive yr since 2019, because it bagged the titles of Asia’s Main Seashore Vacation spot and Asia’s Main Island Vacation spot.

A number of the nation’s high locations additionally took middle stage at this yr’s WTA, with the historic Walled Metropolis of Intramuros acknowledged as Asia’s Main Vacationer Attraction, whereas Boracay nailed the title of Asia’s Main Luxurious Island Vacation spot, and Cebu as Asia’s Main Marriage ceremony Vacation spot.

In the meantime, a particular award was given to DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recognizing the tourism chief for her transformational management in tourism, citing her “excellent contributions to tourism governance” and “imaginative and prescient, tireless dedication, and the tangible impacts of her initiatives have set a brand new benchmark in tourism management, not simply within the Philippines however throughout Asia and Oceania.”

“The previous two years have been a interval of unbelievable progress and transformation for the Philippines. Below the management of our President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, we now have launched into a path of dynamic tourism improvement, investing closely in infrastructure, bettering connectivity throughout our 7,641 islands, enhancing the general tourism expertise, and most significantly, investing in our biggest asset, our folks.

The Filipino folks, with their innate heat, resilience, and fervour, are on the coronary heart of Philippine tourism. They’re the embodiment of the essence of our tradition, the real smiles, the unparalleled service, and the genuine experiences that depart a long-lasting impression upon each traveler. We’re dedicated to empowering our folks with the abilities, the assist, and the alternatives that they should persistently ship world-class tourism experiences,” Secretary Frasco mentioned in her speech.

As could also be recalled, Frasco has led a sequence of revolutionary packages upon taking the helm of the DOT as a part of her shared dedication to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s imaginative and prescient to remodel the Philippines right into a tourism powerhouse in Asia.

“Now we have responded to the challenges that we now have confronted with braveness and innovation, harnessing the energy of our tradition and heritage and turning them into distinctive, unforgettable experiences. By diversification, we at the moment are increasing to new horizons, enhancing and increasing our choices past solar, sea, and sand to incorporate wellness and well being, journey, cruise, halal, cultural, and culinary experiences,” the DOT chief added.

The Philippines additionally bagged the Asia’s Main Advertising and marketing Marketing campaign 2024 award for Love the Philippines marketing campaign.

Final yr, the Philippines additionally bagged a number of awards on the thirtieth WTA, together with the first-ever International Tourism Resilience award, which the nation proudly shared with 4 different nations.

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A show of world-class performances and Filipino expertise highlighted the WTA gala, attended by authorities officers, trade leaders, and worldwide media, and awardees from over 23 international locations throughout Asia and Oceania.

The occasion gave a glimpse to Manila’s vibrant metropolis, the place enterprise and leisure vacationers alike are supplied a preview of the wealthy tapestry of Philippine tradition, historical past, leisure, and nightlife—from exploring the Walled Metropolis of Intramuros to discovering artisan markets and Manila’s thriving arts scene.

In her speech, Secretary Frasco emphasised the important function tourism performs within the Philippines and affirmed the nation’s readiness to host extra world occasions just like the WTA.

“Tourism isn’t just a driving drive for our economic system. It’s a drive for good for our nation. The sector has created thousands and thousands of jobs for Filipinos and empowered our native communities. We’re decided to increasing tourism alternatives additional by specializing in high quality and sustainable tourism, making certain that each customer leaves with a deeper appreciation for the wonder and variety of our nation. In the present day, the Philippines stands able to host world occasions of all scales whereas sustaining our native appeal and authenticity. We’re a nation that rises to challenges, innovates with ardour, and embraces each alternative with optimism, exerting each effort in direction of our nation changing into a tourism powerhouse in Asia,” the DOT chief mentioned.

As a response, WTA Founder Graham Cooke shared an optimistic outlook on the worldwide tourism trade. He mentioned that within the Philippines, the nation is concentrating on to welcome 7.7 million worldwide guests or close to its pre-pandemic report in 2019.

“This is able to be nothing wanting an impressive achievement, and it’s a testomony to the exhausting work, resilience and the ambition of the Division of Tourism and the nation’s resurgent personal sector,” Cooke mentioned.

“So, a proper welcome to the thirty first Annual World Journey Awards, I’ll formally acknowledge the significance of the tourism sector to each regional and world economies, for making this unbelievable night attainable,” the WTA Founder added, expressing gratitude to the DOT, nationwide authorities companies, and personal sector companions, who made the Philippines’ profitable internet hosting of the WTA attainable.

“I’d additionally wish to thank once more every one among you right here this night; you’ve got been acknowledged by our world voting viewers because the leaders of tourism excellence. I do know that your dedication to changing into the easiest will, in flip, serve to drive up the requirements throughout the trade and can increase the collective benchmark. It is just by all the time striving to enhance, to conduct our enterprise higher, with larger buyer care, compassion, and solely by working collectively can we make sure that the journey trade continues to develop and prosper,” he added.

Established in 1993, the WTA goals to acknowledge, reward, and have a good time excellence throughout all sectors of the tourism trade. In the present day, it’s thought to be the trade’s final hallmark of high quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.

Every year, WTA covers the globe with a sequence of regional gala ceremonies staged to acknowledge and have a good time particular person and collective success inside every key geographical area.

The internet hosting of the gala ceremony in Manila marked the fourth leg of WTA’s Grand Tour 2024, a world seek for the best journey and tourism organizations masking six continents.

For extra info on the WTA and full record of 2024 winners, please go to the official WTA web site.

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