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Manila Named the World’s Leading City Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards
Forget big cities like New York and London! It turns out, Manila has stolen the spotlight in 2023. The vibrant capital of the Philippines bagged the coveted title of World’s Leading City Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards. A first for our beloved metropolis, it marks a significant milestone for the country’s tourism revival. Keep reading to find out more about this incredible achievement!
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Manila recognised at the 2023 World Travel Awards
Representatives from Manila City accepted the prestigious award at the famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates last Friday, 1 Dec.
As Filipinos, we know better than anyone how captivating the city of Manila can be. And now the world knows it, too! From a vibrant culinary scene to awe-inspiring historical sites, Manila offers a kaleidoscope of rich experiences that can resonate with travelers from all corners of the globe. It’s a different (but no less exciting) side to the white beaches and secluded islands that most visitors associate with the Philippines, don’t you think?
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Other Philippine awards
Of course, Manila isn’t the only win of Team Philippines. In fact, the country took home four additional accolades! The Philippines was also named as the World’s Leading Dive Destination and World’s Leading Beach Destination, both of which the country also won in 2022. To add to that, Amanpulo and City of Dreams Manila were celebrated as the World’s Leading Dive Resort and World’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort, respectively.
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