The 27th World Travel Awards recognized the Philippines as Asia's leading beach destination and Asia’s leading dive destination in 2020. The award-giving body also declared Intramuros as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) as this year’s leading tourist board in Asia, besting 11 nominated countries. This is the Philippines’ fourth time to win Asia's Leading Beach Destination and the second time to win Asia’s Leading Dive Destination, following a number of nominations for categories since 2006.

Philippines, DOT get accolades at 2020 World Travel Awards Asia Winners Day. (2020, November 5). SunStar Bacolod, p. 3.