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Siargao Recognized as one of the Best Islands in the World

Condé Nast Traveler readers awarded Siargao as one of the best island destinations in the world. It was included in the Top Islands in Asia category of the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award, scoring 97.77. The luxury and lifestyle travel magazine likens the country’s surfing capital to Bali, with its pristine white beaches and lush mangrove forest.  

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Reviving the Local Tourism Industry

Being recognized as one of Asia’s top tourist attractions is a major accomplishment for the Department of Tourism. It’s a testament to the tourist industry’s efforts during the pandemic, and Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat couldn’t be more grateful.

“We have worked to strengthen our position as a top-of-mind destination around the globe while ensuring that health and safety protocols across our destinations are implemented and observed,” Puyat remarked. “This recognition bodes well for the recovery of the country’s tourism industry and our latest global campaign ‘More Fun Awaits,’ which showcases the DOT’s preparations for international leisure travel once the restrictions are lifted,” she added.

Top Tourist Destinations

Other local islands that made it on the list are Palawan in third and Boracay in the eighth position. They scored 97.54 and 93.26, respectively. Raja Ampat Islands and Bali in Indonesia; Sri Lanka; Langkawi in Malaysia; and Koh Samui, Phi Phi Islands, and Phuket in Thailand are also among the choice islands in Asia.

Philippines was likewise ranked 20th on CNT’s list of Top Countries in the World, scoring 91.65. The top-ranking goes to Portugal, followed by New Zealand, Japan, Morocco, and Sri Lanka.

Some Philippine properties were also recognized among the best in the region. In the Top 30 Hotels in Asia list, Raffles Makati ranked 9th, Shangri-La at the Fort ranked 18th, and Discovery Suites Manila ranked 25th. In the Top 25 Resorts in Asia list, El Nido Resorts ranked 9th, Shangri-La Boracay’s Resort and Spa ranked 11th, and Discovery Shores ranked 17th.

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