🔴PH WINS DESTINATION OF THE YEAR IN ROUTES ASIA 2025

Philippines Wins Coveted Destination of the Year Award at Routes Asia 2025.

The Philippines has been recognized as the Destination of the Year at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards, held in Perth, Australia. The award is a testament to the country’s strong partnerships with stakeholders in the aviation and travel industry, its focus on connectivity, and its vision of positioning the Philippines as a premier global destination.

Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her gratitude to partner airlines and the broader aviation ecosystem for their continued support. “These awards are a testament to the strength of our partnerships with different stakeholders in the aviation and travel industry, our unwavering focus on connectivity, and our collective vision of positioning the Philippines as a premier global destination,” she said.

The Routes Asia Awards celebrate excellence in air service development and marketing across the Asia-Pacific region. The Philippines’ recognition as Destination of the Year Winner underscores the DOT’s strong leadership in expanding the country’s air connectivity through strategic marketing, robust industry collaboration, and sustainable tourism initiatives.

The country’s flagship campaign “Love the Philippines” has fueled demand by highlighting the country’s diverse biodiversity, rich cultural heritage, and emerging destinations. As of February 28, 2025, 46 new domestic and 47 international routes are in operation, improving access to destinations such as Siargao, Batanes, Panglao, and Coron, among others.

Cebu Pacific, the country’s low-cost carrier, also received recognition as Best Airline, its second consecutive win. The airline has launched 31 new routes, resumed hub operations in Davao and Iloilo, and expanded to destinations like Kaohsiung, Chiang Mai, and Sapporo.

The Philippines also earned nominations in two key airport categories this year: Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in the 5–20 Million Passengers category, and Clark International Airport in the Under 5 Million Passengers category.

The Routes Asia 2025 Philippine delegation included representatives from the DOT, Civil Aeronautics Board, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, and other government agencies and private partners.