Sunday, September 8, 2024 Graham Cooke, founder of the World Travel Awards (WTA), has declared the Philippines a “must-visit” destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). This announcement follows the country’s successful hosting of the 31st edition of the 2024 World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on September 3. During the event, Cooke praised the Philippines for its exceptional hospitality and tourism offerings.
“We’re proud to host our event here, and I’d recommend anyone considering hosting a MICE event to come to the Philippines,” said Cooke. The World Travel Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars” of the travel industry, is an international platform celebrating excellence in travel and tourism. The 2024 edition of the World Travel Awards’s Asia & Oceania Gala was a highlight of the World Travel Award s ’s Grand Tour, which also features stops in Berlin, Dubai, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, and Kenya.
The final award winners will be announced at the Grand Final in Madeira, Portugal, by the end of the year. The Philippines took home eight major awards during the ceremony, including Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2024 for Intramuros and Asia’s Leading Dive Destination 2024. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco received the special Transformational Leader Award for her efforts in boosting Philippine tourism.
Frasco expressed her gratitude for hosting the event and emphasized the country’s readiness t.