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World Travel Awards founder recommends Philippines as ‘must-visit MICE destination’

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The Philippines wrapped up its inaugural hosting of the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala...

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PH 'Leading Beach, Dive Destination'; Manila 'Leading City Destination' at World Travel Awards 2023

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The Philippines is vying for four major awards at the World Travel Awards this year.

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By Le Phyllis F. Antojado-Orillaneda | February 22, 2023 - 12:00am

Ang Pilipinas uban sa duha ka leading destinations niini ang nakakuha og nominasyon sa 2023 World Travel Awards ubos sa Asia Category.

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By Caecent No-ot Magsumbol | February 22, 2023 - 12:00am

Cebu has been nominated as Asia’s leading wedding destination in the 30th World Travel Awards.

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By ROSES AND THORNS | By Pia Roces Morato | September 9, 2022 - 12:00am

Just recently, the Philippines was recognized as Asia’s leading dive destination as well as Asia’s leading beach destination, while Intramuros reclaimed its title as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction,...

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Philippines hailed world’s top dive destination anew at 2021 World Travel Awards

By Rosette Adel | December 16, 2021 - 8:02pm

The Department of Tourism on Thursday announced that the Philippines once again won The World’s Leading Dive Destination...

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