The Manila Hotel Named the Philippines’ Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards for the Second Consecutive Year

The Manila Hotel once again earns international recognition as it is named the Philippines’ Leading Hotel 2025 at the 32nd World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, held on October 13, 2025, at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong.

Following its 2024 win, this consecutive victory reaffirms The Manila Hotel’s enduring excellence and its stature as the country’s premier luxury landmark. The World Travel Awards—often regarded as the “Oscars of the travel industry”—honor organizations that set new standards of excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality worldwide.

Discovery Hospitality Corporation Joins Esteemed Ranks at the 2025 World Travel Awards

Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC) proudly announces its nomination as the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group at the prestigious 32nd Annual World Travel Awards 2025. This global recognition shines a spotlight on DHC’s enduring legacy as a pioneer, trailblazer, and champion of Filipino hospitality.

For over two decades, DHC has consistently set the gold standard in the Philippine hospitality scene. From landmark firsts to transformative innovations, the group has built a portfolio defined by visionary leadership, local pride, and exceptional guest experiences.

A Legacy of Firsts

Over the years, DHC has built a reputation for pioneering many of the country’s most significant hospitality milestones across all its luxury properties all over the Philippines. 

Show some love! Philippines in the running at World Travel Awards 2024

It is time to show some love for the Philippines once again as the country is in the running to win several categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024.

The Philippines aims to win as the World’s Leading Beach Destination 2024, the World’s Leading Dive Destination 2024, and the World’s Leading Island Destination 2024. The country is defending champion as the World’s Leading Beach and Dive Destination, with awards won last year.

Also, popular tourist destinations across the country are among the nominees in various categories.

The historic walled city of Intramuros is nominated as the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2024, trying to beat 21 nominees from the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, United States, China, Ireland, Vietnam, Peru, Tanzania, Canada, South Africa, India, Japan, Greece, and Australia.

Exploring Manila’s Storied Past Through the Walled City

Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in the Philippines’ rich history and culture when you visit Intramuros. Conveniently located in the heart of Manila, this popular attraction was once again hailed as Asia’s Leading Tourist Destination last September 3 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony held at City of Dreams Manila.

“We are delighted that Intramuros continues to spark the interest of both local and foreign travelers as the Walled City is our gateway to our past. Its storied walls and timeless streets remind us of our resilience as a people. We are grateful for its recent win as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards as it validates our efforts to create the best experiences for our guests,” said Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. 

The Manila Hotel Awarded as Philippines’ Leading Hotel at the 31st World Travel Awards

The Manila Hotel is honored to be recognized as the Philippines’ Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2024. This esteemed accolade reaffirms the Grand Dame’s unwavering commitment to providing world-class Filipino hospitality to guests from around the globe. Often regarded as the “Oscars of the travel industry,” the World Travel Awards celebrate excellence in tourism and hospitality. 

“We are thankful to the World Travel Awards for this recognition,” said The Manila Hotel president Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr. “To our cherished guests and patrons, this victory is yours as much as it is ours. Your continued support and loyalty inspire us to keep delivering the exceptional service you’ve come to love. We also extend our congratulations to the Department of Tourism for their achievement in winning Asia’s Leading Marketing Campaign award for the ‘Love the Philippines’ campaign. We also commend DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for being recognized with the Transformational Leadership in Tourism Governance award, underscoring her outstanding contributions to Philippine tourism. Mabuhay ang industriya ng turismo ng Pilipinas!”

The Manila Hotel’s vice president for sales and marketing Marvin Kim Tan also stated, “We are delighted to receive this recognition from the World Travel Awards. This award reflects the dedication and passion of our team, whose commitment to excellence ensures that every guest experience the heart of the Filipino hospitality. It celebrates not just our rich heritage but the legacy we continue to build.” 

As an iconic national heritage institution, The Manila Hotel offers guests a blend of historical significance and modern amenities, while providing world-class accommodations, dining, wellness, and recreational services.

Philippines successfully hosts World Travel Awards 2024, bags eight awards

The Philippines has once again demonstrated its status as one of Asia’s premier tourism destinations by clinching a total of eight recognitions at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA). This is the first time the country hosted the prestigious travel and tourism awards gala ceremony through the combined efforts of the Department of Tourism and its attached agency, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines.

During the Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2024 at the City of Dreams held on Tuesday (Sep. 3), the Philippines was honored as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination for the sixth consecutive year since 2019, as it bagged the titles of Asia’s Leading Beach Destination and Asia’s Leading Island Destination.

Some of the country’s top destinations also took center stage at this year’s WTA, with the historic Walled City of Intramuros recognized as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction, while Boracay nailed the title of Asia’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, and Cebu as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination.

Anya Resort Tagaytay Triumphs as Philippines’ Leading Boutique Resort at the 31st World Travel Awards

Mikel Arriet, Anya Resort Tagaytay General Manager (second from left); David Cooke, Founder of World Travel Awards (center); Eunice Lodripas (second from right), AHG Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing

Anya Resort Tagaytay has once again set the benchmark for luxury and excellence in the hospitality industry, securing the prestigious title of Philippines’ Leading Boutique Resort at the 31st Annual World Travel Awards. This marks the second consecutive year that Anya Resort Tagaytay has earned this distinguished recognition, having won the same award last year. The event, held at City of Dreams, was a star-studded affair celebrating the finest in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors across the region.

Another First: Philippines to Host the World Travel Awards in September

The Philippines is solidifying its position as a premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination by hosting, for the first time, the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony. The red-carpet event organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) will be held on 03 September 2024 at the City of Dreams Manila.

DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her enthusiasm, “This not only marks a historical tourism milestone for our country under the Marcos administration, but also serves as a testament to the Philippines' growing prominence and readiness to host high-caliber international events. We are glad that esteemed global organizations, like the World Travel Awards, are recognizing our capacity to deliver world-class hospitality, superior event management, and unparalleled tourism experiences,” adding that the gala is also an avenue to network with various tourism stakeholders in the region.