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PropertyGuru’s tourism news roundup also revealed that Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok and Tokyo won top honors at the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024. In other tourism-related news, the Marcos administration’s focus on developing Philippine tourism has shown impressive results, with the tourism industry recording its highest ever growth in 2023. Finally, Hong Kong Airlines’ daily round-trip flights bring the total number of international flights between Hong Kong and Da Nang to 21 per week.
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and Tokyo take top spot in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
Travel + Leisure magazine has announced the results of its annual World’s Best Awards, with Mandarin Oriental taking top honors.
The following Mandarin Oriental hotels took first place in their respective categories:
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is ranked #1 on the list of Top Hotels in Bangkok at the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024. Mandarin Oriental Paris is ranked #1 on the list of Top Hotels in Paris at the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024. Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is ranked #1 on the list of Top Hotels in Tokyo at the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024.
“It is a tremendous honour to receive the annual World’s Best award from the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, and for our hotel to be recognised in more than 15 categories is testament to the dedication of our passionate staff to deliver exceptional experiences. Our commitment to delighting our guests is at the heart of everything we do. That Mandarin Oriental, Paris has been ranked number one in the city is particularly great recognition with the Olympic Games approaching and we are proud of it,” Laurent Kreitman, Group Chief Executive Officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, said in Hotel Conversation.
Tourism focus boosts Philippines to record numbers
The Marcos administration’s focus on tourism development has shown remarkable results, with the tourism industry recording its highest-ever growth in 2023. In an achievement report ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State of the Union address on Monday, the Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed 2023 as a monumental year for the tourism industry, citing “monumental achievements” even as it strives to recover from the effects of the pandemic.
According to the DOT, tourism will account for 8.6 percent of gross domestic product in 2023, reaching at least P2.09 trillion, the highest in the past 24 years, while inbound and domestic tourist receipts will total P3.367 trillion, up 75.3 percent from 2022.
For Tourism Minister Cristina Garcia Frasco, the chief’s “prioritization of the tourism industry has enabled the achievement of record-breaking figures and other notable milestones,” PNA reported. “The president’s leadership and clear vision for tourism excellence in the country have enabled the department to develop and implement innovative programs that have resulted in improved quality of tourism services, expanded tourism opportunities across the country, and improved tourist experiences, longer stays and increased spending,” Frasco said in the report.
Hong Kong Airlines launches daily flights to boost tourism in Da Nang
Flight HX548, operated by Hong Kong Airlines, landed at Da Nang International Airport on July 19, carrying 152 passengers from Hong Kong to experience tourist services in the city center.
Nguyen Thi Hoai Anh, deputy director of the city’s Tourism Department, said Hong Kong Airlines’ daily round-trip route will be added to its existing network, bringing the total number of international flights between Hong Kong and Da Nang to 21 per week. The new service will connect passengers to other destinations around the world and in the region through Hong Kong Airlines’ network, making a significant contribution to the recovery of international tourism in Da Nang, she told Vietnam Plus.
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