

PRESS RELEASE | PR-123-2024
SINGAPORE, 17 October 2024 – For the second year in a row, the Philippines was once again recognized as the Best Dive Destination (Asia Pacific) during Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024. Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig received the award, on behalf of the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), at the ceremony held in Conrad Singapore Orchard Hotel on 15 October 2024.
Other major winners at the 2024 Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards in the Asia Pacific region include Singapore’s Sentosa as Best Island Destination, Singapore Airlines as Best Airline, Changi Airport as Best Airport, and Japan as Best Destination.
In a statement, TPB remarked that “this recognition showcases our rich natural aquatic wonders and acknowledges the Philippines as a leading destination in the world for marine biodiversity. With breathtaking coral reefs and a dazzling variety of marine life, our waters offer a true diver’s paradise.”
In 2023 and 2021, the Philippines was also awarded as Best Dive Destination (Asia Pacific) by the Travel Weekly Asia.
Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards has established itself as an esteemed and well-respected accolade within the industry. This year, the award presented 36 accolades across seven (7) categories, celebrating exceptional operators and suppliers who have made significant impacts on the future of tourism. Voting took place from 10 July to 31 August 2024, with winners having been chosen based on criteria such as overall excellence, professionalism, and innovation specific to their respective fields./END