Philippines Emerges as Regional Chief at Routes Asia Awards 2025

The Philippines has emerged as a regional chief on the Routes Asia Awards 2025.

Being acknowledged for sustained efforts to implement tourism growth throughout the nation notably in making it accessible to extra vacationers, the Philippines claimed victory in two key classes on the esteemed Routes Asia Awards 2025, held in Perth, Australia.

Philippines Emerges as Regional Leader at Routes Asia Awards 2025 — Philippines Emerges as Regional Chief at Routes Asia Awards 2025

The Philippines, represented by the Division of Tourism (DOT), was declared Vacation spot of the Yr, whereas low-cost provider Cebu Pacific secured the Finest Airline title for the second consecutive yr. The winners have been revealed through the Routes Asia 2025 Networking Night on March 26, 2025.

The triumphs at Routes Asia 2025 construct on the robust momentum generated by the DOT’s initiatives, together with the flagship “Love the Philippines” marketing campaign and its aggressive effort to increase home and worldwide routes. As of February 28, 2025, 46 new home and 47 worldwide routes are in operation, enhancing entry to locations similar to Siargao, Batanes,and Coron, amongst others.

“The Division of Tourism stays steadfast in working intently with our stakeholders to additional strengthen air connectivity, open extra routes, and improve our gateways. With the continued help of our companions in authorities and the personal sector, we’re assured that the Philippines will attain even better heights so far as being an accessible, handy, and worthwhile vacation spot for extra vacationers the world over,” stated Secretary Frasco.

The Philippines’ DOT, the Guam Guests Bureau, the Japan Nationwide Tourism Group (JNTO), the South Australia Tourism Fee, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have been nominated for the Vacation spot of the Yr recognition earlier than being awarded to the nation.

“Profitable this award not solely validates the strong efforts of the DOT underneath the management of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., but additionally celebrates the collective dedication of our devoted group and our supportive companions in each the federal government and personal sectors. To have the ability to compete with esteemed tourism authorities from Guam, Japan, South Australia, and Thailand is an achievement in itself—one which displays the rising energy and recognition of the Philippines as a tourism powerhouse on the world stage,” in accordance with DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.
In the meantime, Cathay Pacific, VietJet Air, and Vietnam Airways have been alongside Cebu Pacific within the Finest Airline honor.

Cebu Pacific has been on the forefront of increasing air connectivity, launching 31 new routes, resuming hub operations in Davao and Iloilo, and introducing flights to key locations similar to Kaohsiung, Chiang Mai, and Sapporo. Additional solidifying its development, the airline formalized the most important plane order in Philippine aviation historical past via a partnership with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney. This landmark settlement was introduced through the ‘Future Skies for Each Juan’ Gala in October final yr, an occasion graced by Secretary Frasco, First Woman Louise “Liza” Araneta Marcos, Division of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, and different distinguished friends.
In line with Secretary Frasco, the popularity underscores the very important position of native carriers like Cebu Pacific as key companions of the DOT in driving tourism development and enhancing connectivity.

“I lengthen my heartfelt due to Cebu Pacific and all our companion airways for his or her tireless efforts in enhancing connectivity and making journey extra accessible to vacationers. Your dedication and partnership that you just proceed to increase to the DOT opens up locations throughout our lovely archipelago, but additionally ensures each journey is handy and satisfying for all vacationers,” the Tourism Chief stated.

Clark Worldwide Airport (CRK) and Mactan-Cebu Worldwide Airport have been additionally among the many nominees on the Routes Asia Awards 2025. Clark was shortlisted within the Beneath 5 Million Passengers class, having gained the award in 2024, whereas Mactan-Cebu competed within the 5–20 Million Passengers class, which it beforehand claimed in 2023.

The Routes Asia 2025 Philippine delegation included representatives from the DOT, Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Mactan-Cebu Worldwide Airport Authority (MCIAA), ACAC (Aboitiz InfraCapital Airport Company), Luzon Worldwide Premiere Airport Growth Company (LIPAD), Clark Worldwide Airport Company (CIAC), Bases Conversion and Growth Authority (BCDA), and Clark Growth Company (CDC).

DOT Assistant Secretary Judilyn Quiachon, Director Warner Andrada, and Tourism Attaché for Australia and New Zealand Purificacion Suanding-Molintas acquired the awards.