The Philippines emerged as a major winner at the 31st Annual World Travel Awards (WTA), securing eight prestigious titles in the Asia category. Among these accolades, Cebu was crowned Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination for 2024. This event, which took place at the City of Dreams in Parañaque on September 3, was a milestone for the country, marking the first time the Philippines hosted the renowned travel awards ceremony. The announcements were made public on September 4, further solidifying the Philippines’ position in the global travel and tourism industry.

The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) continues to reinforce its position as a global leader in the events and hospitality industry thanks to its victories at both the World Travel Awards (WTA) and the World MICE Awards (WMA) for the second consecutive year.

Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy, the world’s first art amusement park, will open for a limited time at The Shed in New York City on November 20th, after a successful debut run in Los Angeles.

Adventures in Saudi: Taste of Aseer has won the prestigious “Culinary Journeys” category at the IGCAT (International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism) International Food Film Menu 2024 awards.  A collaboration between “Saudi, Welcome to Arabia” with the broadcaster CNBC, the film explores the gastronomic heritage of the Aseer region and highlights the diversity of the Kingdom’s landscapes and culture.  With a strong farm-to-table ethos ingrained in the culture, Aseer is known for its cuisine, with traditional methods still in use today.