December 04, 2019

PH Wins as Best Diving Destination at the World Travel Awards 2019

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  • The Philippines was awarded the Best Diving Destination by World Travel Awards (WTA) 2019 that took place at Muscat, Oman last November 28, 2019.

    Balicasag Island, Bohol

    Along with the other eight destinations, the country dominated the list under the same category that includes Azores Islands, Bora Bora in French Polynesia, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Galapagos Islands, Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Mexico, and the four-time titleholder, the Maldives.

    “Dubbed by marine experts and scientists as the heart of marine biodiversity in the world, our country is home to the highest concentration of coral reef life and astounding variety of marine species,” Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said.

    “This latest recognition is a validation that the Philippines is truly a premier dive destination,” she added.

    Diving in the Philippines | World's Leading Dive Destination 2019

    With its vibrant marine life and vast crystal blue waters, it's no surprise why the Philippines is awarded as the World’s Leading Dive Destination at the 2019 World Travel Awards.Take the plunge and see why diving is more fun in the Philippines: https://philippines.travel/seeanddo#dive#ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

    Department of Tourism – Philippinesさんの投稿 2019年11月29日金曜日

    The WTA hosted its gala event for Asia and Oceania in Vietnam last October. Additionally, it is also the first time that the Philippines bagged Asia’s Leading Dive Destination award since 2006.

    At the same time, the DOT was granted Asia’s Leading Tourism Board for promoting breathtaking destinations in the country with an aim to strengthen Philippine Tourism.

    Diving spot is Balicasag Island, Bohol

    DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, meanwhile, said that they wanted to ensure the diving safety of divers through the help of the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving.

    Additionally, the country organized its first Philippine International Dive Expo at Conrad Hotel in Pasay City, which was graced by renowned diving experts, scientists, marine conservationists, and international dive buyers to discuss sustainable diving practices.


    Source: Philippine News Agency

               
               
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