Rejoice Excellence: World Journey Awards 2024 within the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has as soon as once more demonstrated its standing as one in all 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 celebrated journey and tourism awards gala ceremony by means of the mixed efforts of the Division of Tourism and its connected company, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines.
Philippines Division of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco proudly holds the trophies for Asia’s Main Dive Vacation spot, Asia’s Main Seaside Vacation spot, and Asia’s Main Island Vacation spot on the thirty first World Journey Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2024, held on the Metropolis of Goals on 03 September 2024.
Throughout 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 Seaside Vacation spot and Asia’s Main Island Vacation spot.
A few of the nation’s prime 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 development and transformation for the Philippines. Below the management of our President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, now we have launched into a path of dynamic tourism growth, 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 individuals.
The Filipino individuals, 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 an enduring impression upon each traveler. We’re dedicated to empowering our individuals with the abilities, the help, and the alternatives that they should constantly ship world-class tourism experiences,” Secretary Frasco stated in her speech.
As could also be recalled, Frasco has led a collection of modern 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 now we have confronted with braveness and innovation, harnessing the power of our tradition and heritage and turning them into distinctive, unforgettable experiences. By means of 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, business leaders, and worldwide media, and awardees from over 23 nations throughout Asia and Oceania.
The occasion gave a glimpse to Manila’s vibrant metropolis, the place enterprise and leisure vacationers alike are provided 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 essential position tourism performs within the Philippines and affirmed the nation’s readiness to host extra international occasions just like the WTA.
“Tourism isn’t just a driving pressure for our financial system. It’s a pressure for good for our nation. The sector has created tens of millions 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. Right this moment, the Philippines stands able to host international 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 turning into a tourism powerhouse in Asia,” the DOT chief stated.
As a response, WTA Founder Graham Cooke shared an optimistic outlook on the worldwide tourism business. He stated that within the Philippines, the nation is focusing on to welcome 7.7 million worldwide guests or close to its pre-pandemic document in 2019.
“This is able to be nothing in need of an impressive achievement, and it’s a testomony to the laborious work, resilience and the ambition of the Division of Tourism and the nation’s resurgent non-public sector,” Cooke stated.
“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 international economies, for making this unbelievable night potential,” the WTA Founder added, expressing gratitude to the DOT, nationwide authorities businesses, and personal sector companions, who made the Philippines’ profitable internet hosting of the WTA potential.
“I’d additionally wish to thank once more every one in all you right here this night; you have got been acknowledged by our international voting viewers because the leaders of tourism excellence. I do know that your dedication to turning into the perfect will, in flip, serve to drive up the requirements throughout the business and can increase the collective benchmark. It’s only by all the time striving to enhance, to conduct our enterprise higher, with better buyer care, compassion, and solely by working collectively can we be certain that the journey business continues to develop and prosper,” he added.
Established in 1993, the WTA goals to acknowledge, reward, and have fun excellence throughout all sectors of the tourism business. Right this moment, it’s considered the business’s final hallmark of high quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.
Annually, WTA covers the globe with a collection of regional gala ceremonies staged to acknowledge and have fun 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 data on the WTA and full record of 2024 winners, please go to the official WTA web site.
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