How to vote for the Philippines in the 2026 World Travel Awards
Uy, Pilipins!
The Philippines is making a major splash on the regional stage with a wave of nominations at this year's World Travel Awards.
The country is competing for Asia's Leading Beach Destination and Leading Dive Destination, while Manila's historic Intramuros is in the running for Asia's Leading Tourist Attraction.
Regional hotspots also gained recognition, with the City of San Fernando, Pampanga nominated as Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination and Aurora Province is up for Asia's Leading Nature Destination.
In the aviation and governance sectors, Philippine Airlines scored an impressive nine nominations, including nods for Asia's Leading Airline in Business Class, Customer Experience, Airline Brand, and Rewards Programme. Rounding out the country's achievements, the Department of Tourism is a contender for Asia's Leading Tourist Board.
How to vote
To vote for the Philippines, register an account at the WTA website.
Upon receiveing a verification email, click the link to verify your email address before you can login to cast your vote.
According to WTA, a standard vote carries a weighting of one, while votes cast by verified travel professionals carry a weighting of two.
To apply for the upgrade, users are required to complete the Travel Industry Voters section on registration and submit a minimum of 10 votes. Verification is at the sole discretion of WTA.
The voting ends on Aug. 7 and the winners will be announced during the Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2026 on Sept. 27 at the Crossroads Maldives.
Below is the complete list of nominations for the Philippines:
- Asia's Leading Airline - Business Class 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Airline - Customer Experience 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Airline - Premium Economy Class 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Airline 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Airline Brand 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Cabin Crew 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Cultural Airline 2026 - Philippine Airlines
- Asia's Leading Tourist Attraction 2026 - Intramuros
- Asia's Leading Beach Destination 2026 - Philippines
- Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination 2026 - City of San Fernando, Pampanga
- Asia's Leading Dive Destination 2026 - Philippines
- Asia's Leading Luxury Island Destination 2026 - Boracay
- Asia's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2026 - Clark Freeport Zone
- Asia's Leading Regional Nature Destination 2026 - Province of Aurora
- Asia's Leading Tourist Board 2026 - Department of Tourism Philippines
- Asia's Leading Wedding Destination 2026 - Cebu
- Asia's Leading Responsible Tourism Award 2026 - Subic Bay
- Asia's Leading Airport Hotel 2026 - Savoy Hotel Manila
- Asia's Leading Beach Resort 2026 - Fairways & Bluewater Boracay
- Asia's Leading Boutique Beach Resort 2026 - Vivere Azure
- Asia's Leading Business Hotel 2026 - Discovery Primea
- Asia's Leading Casino Resorts: City of Dreams Manila; Okada Manila
- Asia's Leading City Hotel 2026 - Belmont Hotel Manila
- Asia's Leading Design Hotel 2026 - Admiral Hotel Manila -MGallery
- Asia's Leading Dive Resort 2026 - Atmosphere Resorts & Spa
- Asia's Leading Entertainment Resort 2026 - Okada Manila
- Asia's Leading Fully Integrated Resort 2026 - City of Dreams Manila, Newport World Resorts, Okada Manila
- Asia's Leading Heritage Hotel 2026 - The Manila Hotel
- Asia's Leading Hotel Residences 2026 - Raffles Makati
- Asia's Leading Luxury Beach Resort 2026 - Shangri-La Boracay
- Asia's Leading Boutique Hotel 2026 - Admiral Hotel Manila -MGallery
- Asia's Leading Luxury Resort 2026 - Pangulasian, El Nido
- Asia's Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2026 - Amanpulo
- Asia's Leading New Luxury Hotel Development Project 2026 - Fili Hotel Bridgetowne
- Asia's Leading Private Island Resort 2026 - Amanpulo; Ariara Island
- Asia's Leading Retreat 2026 - The Farm at San Benito
- Asia's Leading Serviced Apartments 2026 - Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila
- Asia's Leading Sustainable Resort - Calatagan South Beach
- Asia's Leading Villa Resort - BE Grand Resort Bohol
- Asia's Leading Wedding Hotel - The Lind Boracay
