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Philippines Named World’s Most Desirable Island Country
The Philippines captured the Gold Award for Most Desirable Island Country at the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, held on 4 November 2026 at the historic Painted Hall in Greenwich, London. Outranking world-renowned destinations including Barbados and The Bahamas, the Southeast Asian nation earned the top prize in the reader-voted competition celebrating the world’s favorite destinations.The Philippines celebrated a defining moment for its tourism industry at London’s historic Painted Hall, located within the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles received the Gold Award alongside Philippine Department of Tourism London Tourism Attaché Jerome Diaz and the TPB delegation. The ceremony brought together international tourism representatives to recognise destinations that have captured travellers’ imaginations. For the Philippines, the award reflects more than picturesque beaches. It recognises a country where tropical landscapes, local traditions, welcoming communities and rich cultural experiences combine to create a distinctive international travel destination.
Source: Travel and Tour World
