The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the Philippines has been nominated in three key categories at the 24th Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards run by the United Kingdom’s longest-running and largest travel magazine, Wanderlust.
The DOT said the Philippines is nominated in the “Most Desirable Country (Worldwide)”, one of the top honors at this year’s awards. Cebu is nominated for “Most Desirable Region (Worldwide)”, while Palawan competes in the “Most Desirable Island (Worldwide)” category.
The Philippines can also be chosen as a winner in subcategories within the Most Desirable Country category, such as Culture and Heritage, Nature and Wildlife, Adventure, Gastronomy, and Sustainability.
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, in a statement, enjoined Filipinos and foreign tourists to support the country’s nominations to the preeminent awards ceremony.
“These nominations inspire not only us in the Department of Tourism, but also everyone in our country’s tourism sector to persist in our mission to share with the world the Philippines’ beauty in terms of nature, heritage, and culture, and also the warmth of our people,” Frasco said.
According to the DOT, Wanderlust expects over 200,000 unique votes for this year’s awards. The results would be decided by public vote from the Wanderlust readers.
To be able to vote for the Philippines in the 2025 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, netizens must complete the form provided at https://wanderlusttravelawards.com/, according to the magazine. They should also follow their Facebook and Instagram pages. Voting is open until October 27, 2025.
The awarding will be held on Nov. 5, 2025, at the National Gallery in London, United Kingdom.
