Asia's leading beach country wins another recognition as world's best dive destination

The country, renowned for its pristine coral reefs and crystal-clear, warm waters, with a coastline stretching over 36,000 kilometers, surpassed 10 other contenders including the Maldives in the diving list.

Earlier this month, it was also named the best diving destination at the TripZilla Excellence Awards 2024, which was organized by TripZilla, a Singapore-based online travel media platform with a monthly reach of over 20 million travelers.

Beach tourism plays a vital role in the Philippine economy, driven by its tropical climate and unique geography, which includes more than 7,000 islands.

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognize excellence in the global travel and tourism industry and are often referred to as the "Oscars of the travel industry."

Winners are determined by votes cast by travel professionals and the public.

Manila, the capital of the Philippines, was voted the world's leading city destination, while Boracay—a small island spanning seven kilometers, located over 300 km south of Manila, was named the world’s leading luxury island destination.