A tourist in Boracay takes a photo of a beautiful scene of the island. FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines 鈥斅燭he Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Monday that it is optimistic about the tourism prospects of the Philippines after winning back-to-back recognitions from travel award giving bodies.
In a statement, DOT said that renowned travel magazine Wanderlust awarded the Philippines as the fourth Most Desirable Country for Adventure in its 22nd Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.
Meanwhile,聽the country was also named as Destination of the Year in the ninth TripZilla Awards.
DOT鈥檚 attached agency, the Tourism Promotions Board, was also hailed as the Sustainability Leader of the Year for Asia by the same award-giving body.
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According to DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, the awards affirm the nation鈥檚 standing as a 鈥渢op-of-mind destination among all types of travelers.鈥�
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鈥淭hese recognitions underscore the Philippines鈥� stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and Filipino brand of service excellence that makes for an enhanced Philippine tourism experience under the Marcos Administration,鈥� Frasco said.
鈥淥n behalf of the Department of Tourism, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has risen to our President鈥檚 call for tourism transformation, which expands opportunities for livelihood and employment, driving the growth of the Philippine economy further,鈥� she added.