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MANILA – The Philippines was recognized as the best diving destination in the world, while the walled city of Intramuros in Manila was declared the best tourist attraction at the 27th edition of this year’s World Travel Awards, the Department of Tourism announced on Saturday.
In a Facebook post, the DOT said the Philippines was named the “World’s Leading Diving Destination”, while Intramuros was declared the “World’s Leading Tourist Attraction” in annual awards.
The Philippines surpassed 8 other destinations, including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Maldives, Fiji and Mexico for the “World’s Leading Diving Destination” award.
Intramuros also surpassed 15 other iconic world attractions such as the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Macchu Pichu in Peru, the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal in India in the category “World’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2020”.
The award-winning body also recognized the Philippines as Asia’s top diving and beach destinations.
Meanwhile, Intramuros this year was also recognized as Asia’s top tourist attraction, a feat the historic city first accomplished in 2016.
Other Philippine destinations also took home other awards such as:
- World’s Leading Casino Resort 2020 (City of Dreams Manila, Philippines)
- World’s Leading Dive Resort 2020 (Amanpulo, Philippines)
- World’s Leading Luxury Theme Resort 2020 (El Nido, Pangulasian Island, Philippines)
The awards body, established in 1993, sought to recognize the achievements of establishments and venues involved in the global tourism industry.
DOT acknowledged the feat in a Facebook post.
“The Philippines is now recognized as the world’s top diving destination and Intramuros (Intramuros Administration) now holds the title of the world’s top tourist attraction. Show the world #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines by celebrating and sharing these great victories for the country! ” He said.
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