Over 200 tourism merchants from across the country attended the inaugural Klook Partner Awards in the Philippines. With 16 winning categories, a total of 42 Filipino companies were recognized for their outstanding performance, showcasing the beauty of the Philippine islands and executing successful collaborations with the travel platform.
Klook executives said the partnerships have helped strengthen the industry and expand access to Filipino destinations.
Eric Gnock Fah, Klook’s president and co-founder, credited local operators for the company’s success.
“This event was organized to celebrate the operators on the ground that deliver all these amazing experiences and services to travelers locally and around the world,” he said.
Michelle Ho, Klook Philippines general manager, said the company is the country’s most trusted travel app, covering more than 99 cities. She cited steady growth in attractions, hotels, and mobility, noting that the platform plans to build new networks to further promote domestic tourism.
The Department of Tourism welcomed the initiative, with Assistant Secretary Sharlene Zabala-Batin commending Klook and its partners for contributing to innovation and sustainable growth. “Your dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence inspire us to keep moving forward,” she said.
Sixteen categories were awarded, with Enchanted Kingdom named Best of the Philippines – Attractions, The Henann Group of Resorts recognized in the hotels category, and Southwest Tours honored in mobility. Hotel101 Group was also recognized among hotel partners.
Executives from the winning companies highlighted innovation, stronger online presence, and wider reach as key benefits of their partnerships with Klook.
