According to Cebu shortlisted again for ‘Asia’s leading Wedding Destination’ (inquirer.net), again being considered for an international tourist prize is the island province of Cebu. The list of nominees for this year's competition was released by the World Travel Awards (WTA) organizers on February 20. Once again, Cebu was a finalist for Asia's Top Wedding Destination. In addition to Cebu, the Philippines has been nominated for numerous important awards at the 2023 WTA, including Asia's Best Beach Destination.
The nation has once again been nominated for the Asia's Top Diving Destination title, which it previously won four years in a row, from 2019 to 2022.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Intramuros were both named as finalists for Asia's Leading Tourism Board and Asia's Leading Tourist Attraction, respectively.
Through the initiatives we have outlined for the tourist industry's recovery and reinvention post-pandemic, we intend to sustain the increased demand for international travel into the Philippines in the days to come, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco in a statement, who claimed they are thrilled with the country's nominations for the WTA 2023.
In addition, the Cabinet official asked the populace to vote as a sign of solidarity.
According to Christina Frasco, she extends an invitation to her friends from other countries as well as her fellow Filipinos to show their support and continue promoting travel to the Philippines. The WTA 2023 voting began on February 20 and will close on March 19, according to a news statement from the organizers.