Cebu in list of most searched getaways in Southeast Asia

CEBU, Philippines — Cebu made it to Agoda’s list of Top 10 most searched beach getaways in Southeast Asia for the last two months of 2024.

This was disclosed by the Department of Tourism (DOT), who proudly shared that Cebu and Boracay are the two tourist destinations in the country that made it to the list.

DOT describes Agoda as a globally renowned online travel platform that offers a wide range of accommodations, flights, and services, making it a top choice for millions of travelers worldwide.

In the list, Cebu is ranked 10th while Boracay is at 9th spot.

For DOT, the inclusion of Cebu and Boracay in the list underscores the growing global interest and recognition of the Philippines’ best beaches.

The DOT also lauded the inclusion of Boracay and Cebu in the coveted list.

The rankings, released by Agoda earlier this month in celebration of International Beach Day, reflect search data for September and October, highlighting “a diverse array of beach destinations that cater to various preferences, from serene retreats to vibrant beach parties”.

Earlier, the Philippines also got multiple nominations at the prestigious 2024 World Travel Awards including Cebu as the World’s leading wedding destination.This after winning the Asia-Oceania region.

The country also got nominations for the World’s leading beach and dive destinations while Manila was nominated as a leading city destination and Intramuros as the leading tourist attraction. DOT was also nominated as the world’s leading tourism board and its Love the Philippines as a leading marketing campaign.—  ATO (CEBU NEWS)