The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds TIME’s selection of Boracay Island in its list of the world’s 50 most remarkable sites to visit in 2022.
“Boracay Island has once again proven its allure as a tourist refuge, and the DOT is proud to say that. We’ll be able to reclaim our place in the worldwide market with the help of such recognition “Christina Garcia Frasco, the state’s tourism secretary announced.
“To be sure, the Philippines has an abundance of tourist attractions and activities to offer the world. As well as developing and promoting our people’s talents, we also look forward to marketing our national and worldwide marketable products “She went on.
Boracay Island joins the likes of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Seoul in South Korea, and Doha in Qatar on the list of world-famous destinations and natural wonders. The island was shut down six months in 2018 to allow for maintenance and reconstruction projects.
A pandemic struck, and the Philippines closed its borders, halting even local travel to Boracay. ” As a 4-square-mile speck in the Visayas island chain, it has the opportunity to recover from this devastating natural disaster fully. As of February 2022, tourists worldwide can finally enjoy this newly rehabilitated, restored, and natural playground following a three-year recuperation period. Wildlife like sea turtles and warm hospitality have returned, according to residents, who TIME’s Charlie Campbell quoted.
With the help of DOT central and regional offices, national government agencies, local governments and the private sector, we will strive to promote not only the country’s most popular tourist destinations like Boracay but also lesser-known destinations like Cebu and Davao that have previously been overlooked.
TIME sought submissions from its global network of correspondents and contributors for its list of 50 World’s Greatest Places for 2022, focusing on “those delivering new and intriguing experiences.”
